Scott Beveridge, 33, claimed a cannabis crop worth up to £53,928 found in his home was for personal use. A judge rejected the claim, handing him a suspended sentence with a warning it was likely his 'last chance'.
French biathlete Julia Simon wins Olympic gold despite fraud conviction; victim finishes 80th.
Four men jailed for £600k Tube SMS scam using suitcase 'SMS blasters' to target London Underground passengers.
Anthony Brennan, a notorious Scottish fraudster with multiple aliases, has signed up as a bogus minister online, now offering exorcisms and illegal marriages.
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Seven men jailed for running a £15,000 per person fake document scam for 200 illegal immigrants in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
Wirral Council cancelled 459 Blue Badges linked to deceased residents, saving taxpayers over £363,000. Misuse of the permits can result in fines of up to £1,000.
Hollywood producer David Raymond Brown indicted for defrauding investors and film companies of over $12 million in a Ponzi-like scheme.
A tech expert warns never to say 'yes' to unknown callers asking 'Can you hear me?', 'Are you the homeowner?', or 'Do you have a moment to talk?' as scammers use AI to record your voice for fraud.
A woman suffered burns after a portable battery exploded at Cineworld in Union Square, Aberdeen, on Saturday night, prompting evacuation and emergency response.
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One in five Brits who stream premium content illegally reported malware infections in the past year, with average losses of £1,680, according to new research from BeStreamWise.
Wife of jailed Azeri banker forfeits Knightsbridge mansion and Ascot golf club in £18.5m settlement with UK authorities.
Sydney fortune-teller Anya Phan arrested for allegedly running a £35m fraud syndicate targeting vulnerable Vietnamese community members.
AI expert Hector Chavez warns never to say 'yes' to three common questions from unknown callers. Scammers record your voice to authorize fraud. Stay safe by asking 'Who is calling?' instead.
Simon Leviev, the 'Tinder Swindler', freed in Georgia after Germany drops extradition request; lawyer cites lack of evidence.
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Amanda Holden joins BBC Scam Interceptors after scammers used her image in a romance fraud that cost a victim thousands.
Myanmar military raids major scam centre, detaining over 2,100 people and seizing Starlink terminals, as crackdown on Southeast Asian fraud industry intensifies.
Tina Farnsworth, 57, claimed she couldn't bathe or dress to get £37,089 in PIP, but was caught working in pubs. She received a suspended sentence at Sheffield Crown Court.
Trump grants clemency to David Gentile, convicted in $1.6bn fraud scheme, just after he began prison sentence.
Minton and Donello Organic White Orzo recalled due to undeclared wheat (gluten). FSA warns consumers with coeliac disease or gluten allergy not to eat it. Return to store for refund.
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Louis Tomlinson was duped by pension fraudsters during a failed Doncaster Rovers takeover in 2014, court hears.
Celebrity romance scams rise during festive season, with victims losing thousands to impersonators of stars like Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt.
BLM organiser Xahra Saleem jailed for 2.5 years for defrauding charity of £30k to fund luxury lifestyle.
Tony Rose, 32, fraudulently claimed £8,800 in PIP by saying he couldn't walk 20 metres, but was caught on surveillance riding a motorbike. He received a suspended 14-week prison sentence.
Arizona gun dealer Laurence Gray charged with selling weapons to Mexican cartels, including military-grade rifles, in a case highlighting cross-border gun trafficking.
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Italy's top court rules that serving tap water is not a consumer right, dismissing a tourist's case against a Dolomites hotel.
Cybersecurity experts warn of scams targeting Britons seeking air conditioners during heatwaves, with fake deals impersonating brands like AiraBreeze and Aldi, costing victims up to £150.
Kismet Kebabs, a major UK doner kebab supplier, was fined £500,000 after tests revealed its '70% lamb' products contained less than 10% sheep, with goat, skin, and fat used instead.
A BBC investigation reveals Kismet Kebabs sold doners labelled as 70% lamb but containing less than 10% sheep DNA, with goat, skin, and fat. The firm was fined £500,000 for fraud.
Claire Alderton, 48, was sentenced to two years for fraud after lying about having cancer and forging references to work at George's Rockstars, a children's cancer charity.
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Daniel King, who killed Rebecca Cooke in 2021, was jailed for 38 months after dealing heroin and crack cocaine while on licence. He called it the 'worst decision'.
