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Reeves refunds £38k after tenant deposit failure

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been compelled to return £38,000 to former tenants after failing to properly protect their deposits. The Labour MP finally submitted crucial paperwork years after the tenancy ended, following legal pressure.

NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection

A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.

Friend vanishes with couple's £12,000 life savings

A devastated couple reveal how a woman they considered a close friend disappeared after they entrusted her with £12,000 for a house deposit, leaving them financially ruined and heartbroken.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Get Your Full Rental Deposit Back - Expert Guide

Discover expert tips and legal rights that could save you hundreds of pounds when moving out of your rental property. Learn what landlords can and cannot deduct from your deposit.

Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout

Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.

Sweat Equity: New Path to Homeownership in UK

Discover how 'sweat equity' programmes are helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder by exchanging labour for deposits in this groundbreaking housing solution.

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.

Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags

Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.

Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k

A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.

Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam

Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.

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