Fraud

Jane Hawkes

These are the signs a text message is a delivery scam

Councils have been urged to crack down on misuse of blue badge parking permits as the proportion of people holding them has reached a record one in 20

Blue badge crackdown: AA says disability permits are being abused

The Gorton and Denton by-election has been hit with claims of "cheating" after official observers alleged that record numbers of illegal family voting took place at polling stations.

What is family voting? By-election hit by 'cheating' claims

Back To The Future star Crispin Glover has reportedly been sued by his ex-girlfriend over alleged battery, assault, fraud and wrongful eviction among other claims.

Back To The Future star sued for battery as he brand claims 'baseless'

A former lover of Prince Harry has been arrested for allegedly leaving a plush hotel in Majorca, Spain, without paying a nearly £500 bill. (Photo: Getty Images)

Prince Harry's ex-lover arrested in Spain

Jeff Arundell on ITV quiz show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? in 2000

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? quiz contestant to pay back £4m

Rogue builder Mark Killick was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his crimes

Rogue builder who conned customers out of £1.25 million jailed

Asset recovery has long been a global problem for law enforcement.

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More than half of all students have been targeted by fraudsters

Fraud minister reveals crackdown has been launched on uni scammers

Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo and husband are arrested for fraud, who are their kids? : Wendy Osefo attends the DIRECTV Plot Twist Featuring Bravo at The Perch on August 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo arrested for fraud

Neil Fraser, Partner at Fraser and Fraser

Will Fraud: Bogus Websites Steal Millions from Deceased Estates

Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson reportedly duped by a group of fraudsters amid a failed takeover bid for his beloved childhood football club Doncaster Rovers.

Ex-One Direction star Louis Tomlinson 'duped by pension fraudsters'

Students heading to university are being warned about a surge in scams targeting young adults (Photo: Pexels)

Scam warning for students heading to university - what to look out for

Liverpool fans are reportedly the most susceptible to ticket scams.

Premier League fans swindled out of £2.5m by ticket scams

The Salt Path author Raynor Winn has defended for 2018 memoir after The Observer accused her of fabrication parts of her best-selling story.

The Salt Path: Biggest literary scandals of all time

Influencer Emilly Souza was arrested in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 3

Influencer on the run over gambling fraud is found at mum's house

62 per cent of businesses are prioritising their protection against savvy scammers

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A new AI tool has been introduced to help prevent savvy fraudsters and dodgy transactions.
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Digital challenger bank Starling has reported a 25% drop in annual profits after a turbulent year.

Bank struggles after drop in annual profits

A poll of 2,000 adults, 18 per cent identify as a ‘cautious calculator'

Four in 10 Brits keep money affairs private - are you one of them?

Drug dealer's door smashed in by police

"I'll pay for the door dad" - words of drug dealer as police raid home

A man has been charged following the discovery of the remains of 37 dogs at a property in Billericay, Essex.

Remains of 37 dogs found at home

Anita Mirmohammadi, 31, of Temple Close in Finchley, was sentenced to five years and 10 months at Basildon Crown Court on Friday, May 9, after being found guilty of fraud by false representation.

Woman jailed for stealing nearly £200k using company credit card

Romance scams continue to cause significant financial harm, with losses increasing by 17% to £36.5 million in 2023.

Fraud now makes up 40% of UK crime: Finance expert breaks down £1.2B in annual l...

A serial thief who is currently serving more than four years in prison has been convicted of further offences and told she will be deported.

Brazen pickpocket steals purse from diner's coat in Costa Coffee

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Exclusive Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban Sim farms

The UK is set to become the first country in Europe to ban the possession and supply of SIM farms under new legislation

UK moves to ban devices used in mass text fraud

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces two new charges in federal sex trafficking case

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces two new charges

Karen Morley, 36, of Engledow Drive, Cambridge, was handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, at Huntingdon Law Courts on Wednesday, 2 April.

Mum lies to school saying son has cancer
A mother who falsely claimed her son had cancer, deceived his school with a fake NHS letter, and pocketed more than £200 in donations has avoided a prison sentence.
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'Tech and telecoms companies must do more on fraud' says minister

Carl Erik Rinsch has been arrested and charged with federal fraud and money laundering after allegedly spending $11m given to him by Netflix to make a new show on himself.

Hollywood director arrested - accused of defrauding Netflix of $11m

Aaron Kumar

Man who took driving theory tests for other people jailed

Which? is calling for Booking.com to do more to prevent fraud on its site ahead of the Online Safety Act illegal harm codes coming into effect later this month. (Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Scam warning for holiday booking site as ‘dodgy listings’ found

Major change coming to Santander - what it means for customers

Major change coming to Santander - what it means for customers

Fraud Minister Lord Hanson has advice for how to avoid rental fraud, as causes of the scam are on the rise.

'Three words could stop you from falling victim to rental fraud' By The Newsroom

Former Brookside actor Philip Foster, who has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years imprisonment after masterminding a £13.6 million fraud that conned would-be models. Photo issued by National Trading Standards (NTS).

Ex-actor given jail term over £13.6m fraud targeting would-be models

Edward Blackmore was jailed for fraud after using a falsified contract with football club Paris Saint-Germain as leverage to secure loans for a new multi-million pound home.

Dad who claimed to have 'contract' with PSG is jailed for fraud

Football fraudster who conned Love Island star is back in jail

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Scam warning issued to anyone booking through popular holiday website

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76

Sven-Göran Eriksson 'left £3.7m in debt'

Chase Chrisley

Reality TV star 'slapped' bar manager in altercation

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Exclusive Government reveals how it will tackle scourge of nuisance behaviour

A cybersecurity expert has revealed four items you should immediately remove from your phone

Four things you should immediately remove from your phone

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Can you go to jail for using a ‘dodgy’ firestick?

TikTok star Jiare Schneider, aged 31, was found dead in a car in the woods, almost two weeks after he went missing. Now his family have been targeted by fraudsters. Photo by Instagram.

Dead star's family claim fraudsters are pretending to hold him hostage

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has stepped down from her cabinet role after it was revealed that she has a conviction for fraud by misrepresentation after wrongly telling police her work mobile was stolen in 2013.

Transport Secretary resigns after phone fraud conviction revealed

Former Wales international footballer Natasha Harding has apologised amidst an investigation into claims she conned parents out of thousands of pounds for private coaching sessions that allegedly never took place.

Former Manchester City star accused conning parents

A person looks at their bank card and mobile phone. PIC: Alamy/PA

How to identify scam phone calls - what to watch for

UFC superstar Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor accused of rape

Don’t get caught out by scams in 2024.

The 10 fastest growing scams targeting Brits in 2024

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

The Southwark-based cheese company Neal’s Yard Dairy reported the loss of 950 wheels of Hafod, Westcombe, and Pitchfork Cheddar, valued at over £300,000

Jamie Oliver calls for support after cheese theft

These are care workers who have been sent to jail for various crimes including sex abuse in 2024.

Care workers convicted for sex crimes

Youtuber Natthamon 'Nutty' Khongchak has been arrested for scamming her followers out of billions of pounds after two years on the run. Photo by Youtube.

Youtuber arrested for stealing billions from fans in investment scam

An actress who goes by the name Bambi, who represents catfish Simran Bhogal in Netflix documentary Sweet Bobby, has spoken out about being abused by people who think she really is the scammer. Photo by TikTok/@barmzgottalent.

Actress who represented catfish in Netflix documentary discusses abuse

Photo shows Valeria Fedyakina known as Bitmama, undated. She was accused of fraud and arrested in Moscow, Russia. Left, @bitmama888, NF/newsX; Right, courts of general jurisdiction of Moscow

Glamorous Russian crypto queen stole £17m to fund Ukrainian army

Instagram 'rich kid' who claims to be from 'British Kardashian' family, aged 25, has been arrested and charged with multiple offences including extreme pornography, making indecent images of children and possession of indecent images of children. Photo by Cheshire Police.

Man who said he's 'UK Kardashian' charged with having child sex images

Research has shown that Gen Z are more at risk of ticketing scams, and that it's not just a financial toll many victims suffer from.

Explainer Silent Crime: study reveals Gen Z more at risk of ticketing scams

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