DVLA warns drivers after 20,000 report fraud
The DVLA issues an urgent warning to UK motorists on how to spot scams and protect personal data, following a surge in fraudulent activity reported this year.
The DVLA issues an urgent warning to UK motorists on how to spot scams and protect personal data, following a surge in fraudulent activity reported this year.
Nationwide Building Society has issued an urgent scam alert after customers received fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
UK households warned as delivery fraud hits record high. Learn how to spot fake texts and emails from scammers impersonating Evri and other couriers. #StopThinkFraud
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer warns drivers about a major used car scam. Learn how to check the V5C logbook to avoid disreputable sellers and protect your money.
UK households warned of a 'spray and pay' parcel delivery scam sweeping England. Criminals send fake texts to steal data and bank details. Learn how to protect yourself.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits final £89m public funds for the Lower Thames Crossing, giving the green light for 2026 construction start. The project aims to open in the early 2030s.
NatWest warns customers of a phishing scam using fake FCA rules to steal biometric data. Learn how to spot the fraudulent emails and protect your financial information.
Network Rail begins vital track replacement near Ingatestone station over five weekends from Jan 10. Expect bus replacements and level crossing closures. Check before you travel.
Primark confirms the closure of its Dartford store on January 3rd, 2026, marking its first UK shutdown in over ten years. 53 jobs are impacted. Read the full story.
Lloyds Bank reveals the top five purchase scams of the year, with victims losing £436 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket, vehicle, and social media fraud.
Unwanted sales calls and scam texts plague millions. Discover the simple, free, government-backed service that can stop them in under a minute. Learn how to register and fight back.
Parents are warned of a cruel AI voice scam cloning a child's cry for help. Experts reveal how to spot the fraud and protect your finances this Christmas.
HMRC issues urgent warning as scammers target UK households with fake tax demands. Over 135,500 reports made in 10 months. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your information.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.
Haroon Zaman, 23, impersonated victims and hijacked their accounts to promote a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme, conning over £124,000. Read the full details of the SEROCU investigation.
Official letters with a £150 energy bill rebate are arriving for six million UK households. The government warns to ignore scam texts and calls about the Warm Home Discount.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
HMRC issues urgent warning as scammers target taxpayers ahead of the 31 January deadline. Learn how to spot fake calls and texts and protect your personal information.
A Telford carer who fraudulently claimed sick pay while working and running a business has been ordered to repay over £6,000. Read the full story of the deception.
A sophisticated bank account scam is sweeping the UK, with fraudsters stealing tens of thousands of pounds. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your money from this urgent threat.
The DWP urges nine million state pensioners to stay vigilant against bank scams as Winter Fuel Payments arrive. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your payment.
State pensioners are being warned about a resurgence of fake DWP and HMRC texts attempting to steal personal data. Learn how to spot the scam and protect vulnerable relatives.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a warning after customers received suspicious letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your details.
Greggs has launched its second compact 'Bitesize' store at Dartford train station, with more planned. The trial aims to serve customers on the go with a curated menu of best-sellers.
Three years after a major Highway Code update, drivers are warned they're dangerously misunderstanding new pedestrian priority rules at junctions and crossings. Learn the key changes.
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
UK state pensioners are warned about a sophisticated text scam impersonating DWP Winter Fuel Payments. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect your finances.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.