450 Blue Badges Cancelled in Wirral Crackdown on Misuse
Over 450 Blue Badges were cancelled in Wirral after permits issued to deceased residents were still used, saving taxpayers more than £363,000. Fines of up to £1,000 apply.
Category : Fraud
Martin Lewis: 'I Can't Cope' as Scams Using His Name Surge
Martin Lewis says he 'can't cope' with the surge in sophisticated online scams using his name and image, after a victim's story left him in tears. Victims lost over £20m in 2024.
Dementia Scam Victim Gave Thousands to Fraudsters
Mary Khamis, 89, with dementia gave thousands to scammers; her daughter warns others after £10,000 savings lost to fraud.
UK Smartphone Users Alerted to Urgent 'Hi Mum' Scam Text
UK smartphone users are warned about a new 'Hi Mum' scam text exploiting the heatwave. Ignoring advice could lead to financial loss. Report to 7726.
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Police Scotland Prepares for Cyber Attacks at 2026 Games
Police Scotland has taken major steps to combat cyber attacks during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, including fake ticket scams and IT disruptions, as revealed in an HMICS report.
Former Phoenix News Anchor Sentenced to 10 Years for $63m Covid Fraud
Former Phoenix news anchor Stephanie Hockridge sentenced to 10 years for $63m Covid-19 relief fraud with husband Nathan Reis.
Kanye West Loses Copyright Infringement Trial Over Unauthorised Sample in 'Hurricane'
Kanye West loses copyright trial over uncleared sample in 'Hurricane' live performance; ordered to pay $176,153.
GTA 6 Pre-Order Scam Warning: Fake eBay Listings
Scammers are selling fake GTA 6 pre-orders on eBay. Rockstar confirms all physical editions are codes in boxes, so pre-owned listings are likely scams.
Fraud Probe: 450+ Blue Badges Revoked on Wirral
More than 450 Blue Badges were revoked on Wirral after a fraud investigation found they were issued to deceased residents, saving taxpayers over £363,000.
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Blur drummer loses £200m royalty legal battle
Blur drummer David Rowntree has lost his Court of Appeal bid to continue a £200 million legal battle against PRS over 'black box' royalties distribution.
One Clear Email Sign of Travel Scam, Tourists Warned
Tourists warned of a key sign in emails: fake payment requests from compromised hotel accounts. Saily and NordStellar research reveals rising travel scams in 2026.
Sean Kingston Sentenced to Three and a Half Years for $1m Wire Fraud
Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years for $1m wire fraud scheme involving fake receipts for luxury items; mother also jailed.
34% of Holidaymakers See Rise in Social Media Travel Scams
A third of UK holidaymakers have noticed an increase in potential travel scams on social media over the past year, according to a survey by emerchantpay. Seven in 10 are wary of promotional emails, and half prefer booking with firms that clearly explain f
Cancer Fraud Mum Faked Illness For £30k Donations
Derby mum Laura McPherson faked terminal cancer to con boyfriend out of £25k and a Rolex, ordered to repay £30,714.
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Ticket Scams Conning Fans Out of Thousands of Pounds
A wave of ticket fraud cases has hit UK courts, with scammers selling fake tickets for Oasis, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, and Liverpool FC matches, costing victims thousands.
Countryfile Adam Henson Urgent Warning to BBC Viewers
Countryfile star Adam Henson has issued an urgent warning to BBC viewers about a scam using his name and image to promote a fake investment scheme.
Rogue Builders Who Called Victim 'Lemon' Jailed for £37k Scam
Two rogue builders in Lancashire jailed after calling victim a 'lemon' in voice notes, conning him out of £37,000 for shoddy roof repairs.
Cancer Patient Loses £3,200 in Online Puppy Scam
Florida cancer patient loses over $4,000 in online puppy scam; fraudulent delivery company suspended.
Woman Who Faked Pregnancy and Baby's Death Quits Documentary
Kira Cousins, who faked a pregnancy and baby death, has withdrawn from a documentary about the scam, citing mental health concerns.
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Artist's £7,000 painting stolen by fraudsters using stolen cards
Award-winning artist Lucy Pittaway's painting 'Yorkshire Welcomes the World' was fraudulently bought with stolen credit cards and delivered to a Liverpool address, leaving her £7,000 out of pocket and without her artwork.
GB News Pundit Charged with Fraud Over Expenses
Matthew Torbitt, a GB News pundit and former Labour adviser, faces two fraud charges over travel and expense claims between 2022 and 2024, the CPS said.
Lee Andrews Offers Live TV Lie Detector Test Over £5k Scam Claim
Lee Andrews, Katie Price's husband, has offered to take a lie detector test on live TV after being accused of scamming a vulnerable woman out of £5,000 for a visa he allegedly failed to deliver.
Katie Price's Husband Accused of Taking £5,000 for Fake Visa
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews allegedly took £5,000 from a woman in Dubai promising a property investment visa that never materialised, according to a friend.
EE Customers Warned of £4.27 Scam Email
EE customers are urged to ignore fraudulent 'payment reminder' emails demanding £4.27. Norfolk Trading Standards warns the phishing attempt aims to steal personal and financial data.
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EE Customers Warned About £4.27 Payment Reminder Scam
EE mobile customers are urged to ignore fraudulent 'payment reminder' emails demanding £4.27, which aim to steal personal and financial data via a fake website.
EE customers warned over fake £4.27 payment reminder scam
EE mobile customers are being warned about a scam email claiming a £4.27 outstanding balance. Norfolk Trading Standards says the fake payment reminder leads to a phishing site.
Car Industry Ignored Keyless Theft Warnings a Decade Ago, Investigation Finds
Investigation reveals car industry ignored decade-old warnings about keyless theft risks, leading to surge in vehicle crime and high insurance premiums.
Twin Sisters, 13, Nearly Die After Being Given Spiked Vape in 'Sick Prank'
Twin sisters, 13, were left unconscious and foaming at the mouth after being given a vape spiked with MDMA and spice in Hull park.
Barneys Heir Accuses Family of $20m Tax Fraud Scheme
Barneys heir Bob Pressman accuses his mother and siblings of a $20m tax fraud scheme to evade New York taxes, filing a whistleblower lawsuit.
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Sydney 'fortune-teller' allegedly ran $70m fraud by telling clients she saw a billionaire in their f
Sydney fortune-teller Anya Phan charged with $70m fraud, exploiting clients with false predictions of a billionaire future.
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