Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies in fall from Thailand condominium
Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies at 58 after falling from a condo in Pattaya, Thailand, with police investigating possible suicide.
Category : Fraud
Trader Joe's sued over 'misleading' low-caffeine coffee
Trader Joe's faces a lawsuit over French Roast Low Acid coffee, claimed to have half the caffeine of regular blends without proper labelling.
Amazon's Ring Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition
Amazon's Ring is sued over its 'Familiar Faces' facial recognition feature, alleging privacy violations and seeking $5m in damages.
New Jersey father and daughter plead guilty to $2m art forgery scheme
New Jersey father and daughter admit selling fake Picasso and Banksy works, defrauding buyers of $2m in long-running art forgery scheme.
Dating App Fraudster Spared Jail After £10k Con
Adam Mowle, 34, posed as a woman on Tinder to defraud a man of £9,165; spared jail with suspended sentence.
Radio Station Offers £25k Reward for Stolen £500k Lipton Trophy
Go Radio offers £25k reward for recovery of historic Lipton Cup worth £500k, stolen from Glasgow's Riverside Museum. Police appeal for public help.
Scots mum breaks silence over fake baby doll
Kira Cousins, who duped her family with a plastic doll posing as her newborn, breaks silence in first interview. She says she miscarried but couldn't tell her ex.
UK Biobank Data of 500,000 Members Listed for Sale on Alibaba
UK Biobank data of 500,000 members listed for sale on Alibaba; no purchases made, listings removed with Chinese help.
Fake baby fraudster calls ex's family 'stupid'
Kira Cousins, 23, who faked a pregnancy and used a doll to pretend she had a baby, has broken her silence, calling those who believed her 'stupid'.
Former Secretary Refused Bail in £1.6m Fraud Case Against Billionaire
Annalouise Spence, ex-secretary to billionaire Judith Neilson, refused bail on 68 fraud charges over alleged £1.6m luxury purchases.
Kira Cousins speaks out on fake baby doll scam
Kira Cousins, 23, faked a pregnancy and passed off a plastic doll as her newborn. She now explains why she did it, claiming fear after a miscarriage.
Man Accused of $34,000 Lego Theft Using Pasta Swaps
California man arrested for allegedly swapping Lego figurines with pasta in a $34,000 return scam at Target, police say.
Scots pensioner who impersonated husband's voice in £100k fraud sentenced
Karen Lawrence, 66, impersonated her husband's voice in a £99,659 fraud scheme. Sentenced to 300 hours unpaid work and two years supervision.
Scots Pensioner Impersonated Husband's Voice in Nearly £100,000 Fraud
Scots pensioner Karen Lawrence, 66, sentenced for impersonating husband's voice to defraud him of nearly £100,000 in mortgage and pension fraud.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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