Cowboy builder jailed for £100k extension fraud
A Derbyshire family was conned out of £98,000 by a cowboy builder who left their home in ruins. Michael Parr, 55, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. Read the full story.
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Builder jailed for £100k fraud leaving home in ruins
A Derbyshire couple lost £100,000 to a rogue builder, leaving their home uninhabitable. The stress contributed to a miscarriage. Read their warning to others.
Perfect Builder's Brew: Survey Reveals New Recipe
The classic 'builder's brew' gets a modern makeover. New research reveals tradespeople prefer a shorter steep time and cooler temperature. Discover the perfect cuppa recipe here.
Meta profits $16bn from scam ads, banking industry furious
Meta pocketed $16 billion from fraudulent advertisements last year while failing to block 15 billion daily scam ads. Australian Banking Association demands immediate action to protect consumers.
Cowboy builder jailed for £200k homeowner fraud
A fraudulent builder who preyed on vulnerable homeowners, including a woman whose father had just died, has been sentenced to prison after conning victims out of nearly £200,000 through shoddy work and false promises.
Builder Gel Manicures: Lasting Nail Perfection
Discover why builder gel polish is revolutionising nail care in the UK. Get stronger, longer-lasting manicures with our ultimate guide to this game-changing nail treatment.
Waterloo Road actor jailed for builder fraud scam
Former Waterloo Road actor Zachary Sutcliffe has been sentenced to prison after running a fraudulent building business that left customers thousands out of pocket while pretending to be a successful BBC star.
Model jailed for £3m NHS fraud exposed at festival
Jasmine Allchurch, 33, sentenced to prison after fraudulent £3 million negligence claim against NHS was uncovered when she was photographed dancing at festival despite claiming severe injuries.
Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud
A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.
Mother fakes cancer to scam boyfriend of £30,000
A Hampshire mother faces jail after admitting to an elaborate cancer hoax that conned her partner out of thousands in a twisted scheme exploiting his compassion.
Influencer faces prison for fake cancer scam
Spanish influencer Andrea L. faces prison after admitting to faking terminal cancer and raising thousands through fraudulent donations in elaborate online scam.
Builder dies after falling through children's centre skylight
A 38-year-old construction worker died after falling through a fragile skylight while carrying out repairs at a children's centre in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
DJ sues builder for £200k over 'bricked' festival performances
Top DJ Ben Malone takes builder to High Court over alleged botched renovation that left him unable to perform at major festivals including Glastonbury.
Cowboy builder jailed for £36k scam on disabled children's family
A fraudulent builder who preyed on a vulnerable family, leaving them with a leaking roof and vanishing with £36,000, has been sentenced to prison after splurging their money on nightclubs.
Cowboy Builder Jailed for £65k Family Home Scam
A rogue builder who left a family's dream home in ruins and stole £65,000 has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of contractor fraud.
Builder cleared in Banksy theft case: 'Thought it was rubbish'
A builder accused of stealing a Banksy artwork worth over £500,000 has been cleared of all charges after a court heard he believed it was discarded rubbish. The full story behind the high-profile Islington case.
Builder stole £250k Banksy print for home gallery
A builder stands accused of stealing a rare, heart-themed Banksy print valued at a quarter of a million pounds from a social club to add to his private collection of 'Love'-themed artworks.
Cowboy double glazing contractor jailed for £18k scam
A rogue trader who left a pensioner's home uninhabitable with botched double glazing work has been sentenced to prison. Read the shocking details of this £18,000 scam.
Builder threatens to bury customer in concrete
A heated argument between a builder and his client escalates into threats, with the builder vowing to bury the customer in concrete. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked outrage online.
Builder mauled by XL Bully in South London
A builder was left with severe injuries after being mauled by an XL Bully dog in South London. The shocking incident has reignited debates over dangerous dog breeds.
Investors duped in cattle Ponzi scheme
Dozens of investors lost millions in a fraudulent cattle investment scheme, with perpetrators now facing serious charges.
Australian Builders Collapse Amid Soaring Costs
Australia's construction industry faces a dire crisis as builders collapse under the weight of skyrocketing costs, labour shortages, and supply chain disruptions. Discover the impact on homeowners and the economy.
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