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.
Category : Fraud
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen Tracks Down eBay Scammers 70 Miles Away for Laptop
A 19-year-old from Whitfield drove 70 miles to Tilbury after being scammed on eBay, recovering his £650 MacBook from a restaurant used as a drop point.
HMRC Warns: Sharing Tax Details Online Could Freeze Bank Account
HMRC warns that sharing tax details online can lead to frozen bank accounts and identity theft. Report scams to HMRC and contact your bank if scammed.
Wales News Live: July 17 Weather, Traffic, and More
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DWP Accused of Shocking Fraud as £600k Stolen from Vulnerable
The DWP faces criticism after staff allegedly stole £600,000 from claimants including the unemployed, disabled, and pensioners in 2025-26, down from £1.7m the previous year.
Teen drives 70 miles with mum to recover laptop from scammers
Blake Walker, 18, drove 70 miles with his mother to confront scammers who tricked him into sending his £650 Apple MacBook after a fake eBay sale. He recovered the laptop from a restaurant in Essex.
Medical Records at Risk After Partnered Health Data Breach
A cyber-attack on Partnered Health exposed sensitive patient data from 21 clinics. Experts warn medical records could be sold on the dark web, with each record worth up to US$250.
Martin Lewis Warns 'Anyone Can Be Caught' After Amazon Scam
Martin Lewis admitted he nearly fell for an Amazon scam call while distracted, warning that 'anyone can be caught out' by sophisticated fraudsters.
Homeowner enraged as neighbour uses tap to fill pool
A homeowner caught their neighbour using their garden tap to fill a swimming pool without permission. They installed a padlock and sought advice online, sparking debate about theft and legal recourse.
Russians Scammed by Fake Witches Promising Car Spells
Desperate Russians are being duped by fake wizards and witches into handing over cash for car enchantments, as fuel price crisis drives scams promising petrol savings through spells and runes.
Metro Suspension: Suspected Cable Theft in North Tyneside
Suspected cable theft halts Tyne and Wear Metro services on the Yellow Line between Wallsend and Monkseaton, affecting 10 stations. Buses accept tickets.
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Teen Hackers Jailed for £29m TfL Cyber Attack
Two teenage hackers, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, were jailed for five years and six months for a cyberattack on Transport for London that cost £29 million and disrupted Oyster systems.
FIFA Lottery Scam Warning for North East Residents
A woman in Northumberland received a fraudulent letter claiming she won £800,000 in a FIFA World Cup lottery. Authorities warn residents to be vigilant.
Locksmith scams surge 147%: victims charged thousands
Locksmith scams in the UK rose 147% between Jan-Mar 2026 vs 2025. Victims like Sarah paid £2,209 to unlock a door. The '49-er' bait-and-switch is rife. Google ads and lack of regulation fuel the epidemic.
ATM Thief Caught Using Own Card in £25k Scam
Felix Urcaciu, 33, was caught after using his own bank card during a cash-trapping scam that stole over £25,000 from ATMs across the UK. He and his brother Cristian were jailed.
Con Man Arrested at Prison Gate for £15,000 Pensioner Fraud
Amos Smith was arrested immediately after leaving prison for defrauding a pensioner of nearly £15,000. He received a two-year-eight-month sentence.
North East Pub Goers Warned of QR Code Scam Ahead of Semi-Final
Football fans in North East pubs are warned about QR code phishing scams that could drain bank accounts, as England faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.
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