Fake Roman amphitheatre scammer jailed for fraud
Franco Malosso von Rosenfranz built a fake Roman amphitheatre and charged tourists £35, fooling local government before being jailed for two years and four months.
Category : Fraud
Couple fined over fly-tipping outside Port Talbot home
Brian and Gemma Morgan were convicted at Swansea Magistrates' Court for leaving waste including plasterboard and plastic boxes outside their Holland Street property.
Yes Scotland activist banned director in £680k VAT row
Pro-independence activist David Henry, who complained to police about missing Yes Scotland funds, was disqualified as a director for eight years over a £680,000 VAT dispute.
NT Child Protection Failures Found in Kumanjayi Little Baby Case
A draft review tabled in the NT parliament found child protection authorities failed to adequately assess threats to Kumanjayi Little Baby's mother, leaving her to protect children alone amid domestic violence.
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DVLA warns drivers targeted by scammers with fake texts
The DVLA warns drivers are being targeted by scammers using fake texts, emails, and websites. Around 20,000 people reported suspected fraud in 2024.
Toddler 'Covered in Blood' After Dog Attack at Pub
A two-year-old boy suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked by a dog in the beer garden of The Wulstan pub in Wolstanton, Staffordshire. He was rushed to hospital and has since been discharged.
DVLA warns drivers of scams: how to stay safe from fraudsters
The DVLA has warned that drivers are being targeted by scammers. In 2024, around 20,000 people reported fraudulent activity. Learn how to protect yourself.
Fraudster Used £190,000 in Covid Loans for Debts and Stocks
Rupali Wagh, 50, of Cardiff, defrauded the UK Government out of £190,000 by making multiple Bounce Back Loan applications, using funds for personal debts and stocks. She received 27 months imprisonment.
Lanarkshire Loan Shark Warning: 400 Reports in Scotland
Nearly 400 reports of suspected loan shark activity were recorded across Scotland between March 2025 and March 2026, with Glasgow highest at 124 and North Lanarkshire at 38.
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DWP Staff Stole £600k in Benefits for Claimants
DWP staff stole £612,715 in benefits meant for pensioners, disabled and unemployed in 2025/26, with 40 internal investigations. Total internal fraud over five years reaches £4m.
HMRC Issues Urgent Warning to UK Households Over Online Scammers
HMRC warns UK households about online scammers offering fake financial rewards for tax details, risking identity fraud and money loss. Report scams via HMRC's website.
Fraud Victim Dies of Heart Attack After Losing Life Savings
A retired farmer died of a heart attack 48 hours after learning his life savings were stolen by rogue financial advisor Richard Webb, who swindled over £5 million from 19 victims.
DVLA Warns Drivers of Scam Texts and Emails
The DVLA warns UK drivers are being targeted by scammers with fake texts and emails about vehicle tax refunds or fines. Nearly 20,000 reports in 2024. Do not click links; report to NCSC.
Entitled Neighbour Uses Outside Tap, Homeowner Padlocks It
A homeowner caught their neighbour using their outside tap to fill a swimming pool without permission. They padlocked the tap and asked Reddit for advice, sparking debate about theft and legal recourse.
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Virgin Media O2 Urges Text 7726 as Scams Surge
Virgin Media O2 warns of rising scams, urging users to text 7726. 18 million UK adults targeted in last three months; June 2026 saw record suspicious calls.
Martin Lewis Warns of Amazon Scam After Nearly Falling Victim
Martin Lewis issued an urgent warning after nearly falling for an Amazon scam. He urges shoppers to be vigilant and not blame victims.
Cybercrime in Scotland '10 times worse' than official data shows
Rory Innes of The Cyber Helpline warns Scotland's cybercrime is likely 10 times worse than official figures, with thousands of victims unreported due to inconsistent police recording.
Hotel guest flees after finding sex toy under bed at 2am
A guest at The Royal Hotel in Cardiff fled at 2am after discovering a dildo under his bed while reaching for his phone, losing confidence in cleanliness standards.
Romance fraudster jailed for £177k scam
Joshua Teale, 32, was jailed for five years and three months for defrauding a man of £177,000 in a romance scam involving fake hospitalizations and a nurse.
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Woman storms out of first date after discovering he is married
A woman's first date in six years ended in shock when her date revealed he was married with children, prompting her to storm out and delete his number.
DWP Worker Helped Mum Get £22k Benefits Abroad
A DWP civil servant defrauded his employer of over £22,000 by helping his mother claim pension credit while she lived abroad. Christian Okwuegbue was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 24 months.
Katie Price's Father-in-Law Jailed in Same Dubai Prison as Son
Katie Price's father-in-law Peter has reportedly been jailed in the same notorious Dubai prison as his son Lee, with both facing fraud allegations. Friends urge Katie to leave Lee.
Fraudster Jailed for £11.5M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Pensioners
Steven Long jailed for 8 years 4 months for £11.5M Ponzi scheme targeting 115 pensioners; co-defendant Raymond Simpson sentenced to 5.5 years in absentia.
Widower 'Complete Failure' After £11.5m Ponzi Scheme
A widower told a court he felt like a 'complete failure' after losing £140,000 in an £11.5m Ponzi scheme that targeted retired people, leaving 115 victims devastated.
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Prison Officer Sex Scandals: 41 Caught in Inmate Romances
Government figures reveal 41 prison officers were caught in sexual relationships with inmates in five years, with an 85% increase last year. Experts cite overcrowding and undertrained staff as factors.
Baby-Faced Hackers Who Crippled TfL Jailed for 5.5 Years
Two teenage hackers, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, caused £29m damage to Transport for London from their bedrooms, disrupting services and stealing data of 7 million commuters.
Rapper Jailed 28 Years for Killing Content Creator
Ellis Heather, 25, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 28 years for stabbing Stephen Morrison, 30, to death during a music video shoot featuring big snakes and a Komodo dragon in Epping, Essex.
Southern Water fined £7m over sewage pollution in Kent
Southern Water has been fined over £7 million for illegally dumping untreated sewage off the Kent coast between 2019 and 2021, causing serious environmental harm and public health risks.
Fake £20 Notes Warning Before Royal Welsh Show
Police warn visitors to Builth Wells about counterfeit £20 notes circulating ahead of the Royal Welsh Show. Dyfed-Powys Police urge vigilance and provide tips to spot fakes.
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Martin Lewis Nearly Caught by iPhone Scam on WhatsApp
Martin Lewis warns he nearly fell for an Amazon impersonation scam on WhatsApp, urging vigilance after a fake call about an iPhone order.
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