Fraud

Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of ‘festive fraudsters’

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been sentenced to 17 months in prison suspended for two years after pleading guilty to a fraud charge. (Credit: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Bernie Ecclestone spared jail time after guilty fraud plea

A pedestrian walks past a branch of a Patisserie Valerie cafe in London on January 23, 2019.

Four charged with fraud over Patisserie Valerie collapse in 2019

'A cold-call ban for all financial products is long overdue'.

A cold-call ban for all financial products is long overdue - Ros Altmann

The most common Paypal scams of 2023 and how to avoid them

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

NatWest customers are being warned of an e-mail phishing scam that could empty your bank account

NatWest customers warned of ‘dodgy’ email scam

Action Fraud has issued a warning after receiving multiple reports of attempted WhatsApp account takeover scams.

WhatsApp users warned over surge in account takeover scams

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers and asked them not to share certain information on social media. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

DVLA issues identity theft warning to drivers on social media

PayPal has issued advice on how to avoid being scammed online

PayPal issues email scam warning to customers

Former Sheffield Hallam MP Jared O'Mara

Former MP Jared O’Mara guilty of expenses fraud to fund cocaine habit

O2 has issued a warning as fraudsters are getting phone contract customers to steal personal details

O2 issues warning as scammers target phone contract customers

The banks with the best online and app security have been revealed as research has found some bank chains miss basic protections

The banks with the best & worst online security revealed

Gold medalist Usain Bolt of Jamaica stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 4 x 100 meter Relay on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Usain Bolt loses £10m life savings in “potential act of fraud”

Italian stage and film director, Franco Zeffirelli with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, during the filming of 'Romeo and Juliet'. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)

Romeo and Juliet actors sue production company for sexual abuse

Xahra Saleem leaves Bristol Magistrates Court where she pleaded not guilty to two charges of fraud.

Black Lives Matter protest organiser denies stealing tens of thousands

More than 70,000 people are expected to receive a text from Metropolitan Police that will determine if they were a victim of a bank spoof con in the next 48 hours to help fight fraud

Metropolitan Police will send text to UK people to help fight fraud

1 in 5 parents risk prosecution in effort to save on car insurance

SmartSearch, the anti-money laundering specialist, today announces the appointment of Guy Harrison as CEO.

SmartSearch hires senior figure from Dow Jones as new CEO
SmartSearch, the anti-money laundering specialist, today announces the appointment of Guy Harrison as CEO.

DVLA warns drivers to beware of these online scams

Here are steps you can take to protest your cash from fraudsters. Picture: PA

Here are the simple steps you must take to protect yourself from fraudsters - Co...

Consumer complaints about fraud and scams are on the increase.

Fraud and scam complaints to financial ombudsman at highest level for five years

Are you confident about spotting a scam?

High-risk investment calls on the increase

Threat from cyber crime growing fast

Mike Gordon CEO Callcredit Information Group

Callcredit aims for closer university relations

One teacher is struck off 'every other school day,' new figures reveal

The real Robbie Williams

Fraud of Robbie tribute artist

Lord Freud

Welfare minister under fire for ‘some disabled people not worth minimum wage’ co...

Eric Pickles has announced a new fund which will help catch fraudsters

Cash for councils to beat fraud

Fake package holiday racket nets £7m from victims
Fraudsters are stealing around £7m a year from holidaymakers, according to a police report.

‘Fraud’ probe into prisoner escort firm

Identities stolen for two-thirds of frauds

Beware the ‘enemy within’, warns study, as insider fraud grows

August the best month to catch the fraudsters

Watchdog estimates that fraud is costing every adult in UK £1,500 a year

Open government leaves town halls vulnerable to fraud

Public sector fraud worst in higher education

Workplace fraudsters more likely to be young

Corporate fraud set to increase

Fraud ruled out at social club that faces battle for survival

Industry hails initiatives as card fraud tumbles

Stay vigilant to avoid the fraudsters' trap

Mark Smith: Private sector can help collar the fraudsters

Call for 'catch-all' fraud database to give investors cash confidence

Fraud is blamed for spiralling car insurance premiums

Public sector bodies "face growing fraud risk"

Public bodies face economic crime growth as cuts bite

Tories pledge action over benefit fraud

Fraud "will grow" as region emerges from recession

Industry war on card fraud reaping rewards

Crooks target Yorkshire firms