Fraudster Caught After iPhone Email Signature Blunder in Czech Republic
Craig Rees, who fled the UK to avoid tax fraud trial, was tracked to Czech Republic via his iPhone email signature. He received extra 6 months on 7-year sentence.
Category : Fraud
Ex-AFL Agent Ricky Nixon Convicted in Fraudulent Football Memorabilia Scam
Former AFL player agent Ricky Nixon found guilty of selling fraudulently signed Melbourne Demons premiership footballs. He was fined $4500 and ordered to repay victims.
Tinder predator jailed after faking cancer to scam 17 women out of thousands
Ryan McVeigh, 31, used fake identities and sick lies about terminal illness to defraud and abuse vulnerable women he met on Tinder and Bumble. Read the full shocking story.
Ashley Dale Killer's Dad Caught Passing Drugs in Prison
Thomas McMahon, 64, admitted smuggling painkillers to his son Joseph Peers, convicted for Ashley Dale's murder, during a visit to HMP Full Sutton.
Brazilian Woman Posed as 12-Year-Old to Scam Families
A 37-year-old Brazilian woman allegedly posed as a 12-year-old girl, using fake abuse claims and childish behavior to deceive families for years.
Dad of Ashley Dale's killer caught smuggling pills in jail
Thomas McMahon, 64, hid painkillers in a crisp packet for his son Joseph Peers, serving life for murdering Ashley Dale. He received a suspended sentence.
NHS nurse struck off for £19,500 shift fraud
Faith Chareka, an emergency nurse at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, has been removed from the nursing register after fraudulently claiming £19,575 for 50 shifts she did not work.
2 Signs Your Banknote May Be Fake as Counterfeit Circulation Rises
Brits warned as counterfeit banknotes double. Learn two key signs to spot fakes and avoid financial loss or prosecution.
270k Warned: Ignoring CCJ Letter Could Ruin Credit Score
A BBC expert warns over 270,000 homeowners that ignoring a County Court Judgement (CCJ) letter could damage their credit for six years, affecting mortgages and rentals.
Dad caught smuggling drugs in crisp packet to son in prison
Thomas McMahon, 64, tried to pass painkillers hidden in a crisp packet to his son Joseph Peers, serving life for the murder of Ashley Dale, at HMP Full Sutton.
Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland Get New Scam Check Tool
Lloyds Banking Group announces Scam Check tool to combat online shopping fraud, using AI to warn customers before they send money to scammers.
Vape Boss Ordered to Pay £250,000 or Face Jail
Ethan Smith, a vape shop owner with luxury cars and boats, must repay £250,000 from illegal sales or serve 30 months in prison.
Nurse struck off for £20k fake shift fraud
Faith Chareka, an A&E nurse, was struck off after fraudulently claiming nearly £20,000 for 50 shifts she didn't work, risking patient safety due to understaffing.
Drivers warned over ghost broking scam on social media
Motorists urged to beware of ghost broking scams on social media that leave drivers unknowingly uninsured. Aviva reports 7% rise in such fraud in 2025.
Dad caught smuggling drugs to son in prison for Ashley Dale murder
Thomas McMahon, 64, tried to pass painkillers hidden in a crisp packet to his son Joseph Peers, convicted for the murder of Ashley Dale, during a prison visit.
Glasgow Raid Seizes 5,900 Fake Squishy Toys
Trading standards officers in Glasgow confiscated over 5,900 counterfeit squishy toys from a warehouse, warning they contain hazardous chemicals and pose choking risks.
Peter Murrell moved to cushy Dumfries jail after abuse
Peter Murrell, who embezzled over £400,000 from the SNP, has been moved to HMP Dumfries after suffering constant taunts in Edinburgh's Saughton prison.
Wealth adviser admits stealing £11.5m from clients
Steven Long, 59, pleaded guilty to fraud after stealing £11.5m from 115 victims, many elderly, through his Universal Wealth group. He faces sentencing next month.
Kebab Firm Fined £500,000 for Mislabeling Lamb Doner
Kismet Kebabs, an award-winning supplier, was fined £500,000 after inspectors found it used goat, turkey, and fat instead of lamb in its doner meat, misleading consumers nationwide.
Aviva detects £233m in bogus insurance claims in 2025
Aviva uncovered over 18,400 fraudulent claims worth £233 million in 2025, with AI-generated images and ghost broking scams on the rise, particularly in motor insurance.
Kingston Council Issues 10,000 Fines at Yellow Box
Kingston Council fined drivers over 10,000 times at a yellow box junction in one year, raising over £1 million. Critics call it a cash cow.
Murrell's Portugal Villa Sold After Legal Aid Claim
Peter Murrell's luxury Portugal villa, valued up to £518,000, was sold months after he claimed legal aid amid SNP embezzlement charges.
Ashley Dale murderer's dad caught smuggling drugs in crisp packet
Thomas McMahon, 64, smuggled painkillers into HMP Full Sutton for his son Joseph Peers, convicted of Ashley Dale's murder, using a crisp packet. He received a suspended sentence.
Crisp Packet Foils Dad's Prison Drug Plot for Murderer Son
Thomas McMahon was caught trying to pass painkillers to his son, Joseph Peers, convicted for the murder of Ashley Dale, during a prison visit.
Dad smuggled painkillers to murderer son in prison
Thomas McMahon, 64, admitted smuggling painkillers to his son Joseph Peers, a convicted murderer, during a prison visit. He hid 14 tablets in a crisp packet and was caught by security staff.
UK counterfeit banknotes surge: how to spot fakes and avoid loss
Counterfeit notes in the UK have doubled since 2024. Learn how to spot fake £10 and £20 notes and what to do if you receive one.
Ex-CIA Official Stole $40M in Gold via Fake Spy Program
David Rush, a former CIA officer, allegedly created a fake 'special access program' to steal over $40 million in gold bars and other valuables from the agency.
Aviva detects record £230m in bogus insurance claims
Aviva identified over 18,400 suspect insurance claims worth £233m in 2025, a record high, as fraudsters increasingly use AI to fake accidents and documents.
Page 31 of 31