Lloyds Bank warns all customers of fraud risk
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
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Ex-Chelsea treasury manager admits £208k fraud
A former Chelsea FC assistant treasury manager has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Premier League club of over £200,000. Claire Walsh will be sentenced at crown court.
DWP Warning Over State Pensioner Text Scam
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 warns of £1,420 job scams
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.
Santander issues £120 scam warning to customers
Santander warns of a 143% surge in weight loss injection scams, with customers losing £120 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from social media fraud.
Black Friday Travel Scam Alert: £11m Lost in 2024
Action Fraud warns holidaymakers as travel scams surge for Black Friday. Protect your money with ATOL checks and credit card payments. Stay safe while booking deals.
Birmingham binman faked injury, caught as bouncer
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
DWP's 'blanket' crackdown could debank benefit claimants
New DWP powers allow bank account checks on Universal Credit claimants. MPs warn of 'mass fishing' operations and threats to civil liberties. Read the full analysis.
Budget Crackdown on DWP Benefit Fraud Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a DWP fraud crackdown aiming to save £1.2bn. The Targeted Case Review scheme will investigate Universal Credit claims. Read the full details.
Carer Threatened with Prison in DWP Scandal
Unpaid carer Vivienne Groom faces jail for Carer's Allowance overpayment. Read her heartbreaking story and the urgent call for DWP reform.
Santander warns 3 in 4 over fake AI ad risk
Santander warns 74% of customers can't spot fake AI social media ads, risking bank account wipeouts. Learn the signs to protect yourself this Christmas.
Carer loses home after ticking wrong DWP box
A 64-year-old carer was convicted of fraud and lost his home after a simple form error. Discover the systemic failures behind the Carer's Allowance scandal.
UK Black Friday Scams Warning: 5 Key Threats
UK households warned as Black Friday scam searches surge by 37%. Cybersecurity experts reveal 5 major fraud tactics and how to protect yourself during the sales.
DWP to seize bank statements in benefit crackdown
New DWP powers will allow seizure of three months' bank statements to combat benefit fraud. Learn how this crackdown affects claimants and the safeguards in place.
DWP begins Universal Credit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves greenlights a DWP crackdown on Universal Credit fraud, aiming to save £1.2bn. Claimants are told to gather financial evidence to avoid penalties.
Reeves pledges £1.2bn benefit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce £1.2bn savings from benefit fraud crackdown and scrap two-child limit in Autumn Budget. Read the full details.
DWP 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown Begins
The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.
Fire Stick Fraud: £1,700 Bank Theft Risk
A fake 'Amazon Fire Stick' scam is putting UK users at risk of fraud, with victims losing nearly £1,700 on average. Learn how to protect your bank details from cybercriminals.
Warning for UK drivers after 7,000 fraud cases
Car insurance experts issue an urgent warning to UK motorists about 'ghost brokers' selling fake policies. Learn how to spot the scam and protect yourself.
DWP claimant fears GCSE lie on CV is fraud
A benefits claimant reveals they lied about a maths GCSE on their CV and now fear committing DWP fraud. Discover the Reddit advice and what constitutes real CV fraud.
Warning over 'horrible' winter fuel payment scam
UK state pensioners are being targeted by a resurgent Winter Fuel Payment text scam. Experts warn this 'horrible' fraud aims to steal personal data. Learn how to protect yourself.
HMRC sends £2,500 tax refund to fraudster
A UK taxpayer is wrongly pursued for a £2,500 debt after HMRC paid their tax refund to an impersonator. Learn how to protect yourself from tax refund scams.
Woman charged with Oasis ticket fraud
Rosie Slater, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of fraud over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. She is due in court in December. Read the latest on this case and new ticket resale laws.
HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
Barclays warns of Black Friday AI scam threat
Barclays warns customers of sophisticated AI scams ahead of Black Friday. Gen Z most fearful, with 75% believing AI makes scams harder to spot. Learn how to stay safe.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
DWP expands bank account checks for benefits
The DWP is introducing new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud, starting with Pension Credit, ESA, and Universal Credit. Experts warn of privacy concerns.
Cowboy Builders Jailed for £86k Elderly Scam
Rogue builders William and Joseph Smith conned elderly victims out of £86,000 for shoddy roofing work, spending proceeds on Dubai holidays and Rolex watches. Learn how to protect yourself from similar scams.
DWP bank checks risk 'wrongly flagging' claimants
Experts warn new DWP powers could see Universal Credit, ESA and Pension Credit recipients wrongly flagged for bank account checks. Learn how verification failures may impact you.
Amber snow warning for England as 25cm forecast
The Met Office issues an 18-hour amber snow warning for North East England with up to 25cm forecast, causing potential travel disruption and power cuts. Stay informed.
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