Frauds

"Fraud" is an umbrella term describing when a person "lies to you or 'scams' you to gain an advantage". It is often linked to trying to extort money, or to learn private information about you. There are countless ways that scammers try and take advantage of their victims, some of which include via email, texts, phone calls or in person.

In a rapidly developing world where technology is becoming more advanced by the day, concerns are growing for online safety.

A London woman has shared her experience of being manipulated by a romance fraudster - as figures reveal more than £92m has been lost to such scams nationally in the last year.

Emmanuel Scotts, 55, from Fulham, was jailed for 12 years in November for “callously” scamming a number of women he met on an online dating website out of more than £320,000.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is encouraging trustees and administrators to take a more proactive stance in protecting members from pension scams, as data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals a significant drop in scam attempts. However, concerns persist about underreporting of scams and potential fraud victims who may be unaware of their situation.

https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/pension-scam-attempts-fall-but-danger-persists-regulators-and-industry-experts-urge-vigilance-93CH-3173560

A man who was part of a complex courier fraud scam which cost victims more than £700,000 will have to pay back £250,000.

Fawaz Miah, 26, is in prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and money laundering offences.

A former West Mercia Police officer has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence for fraud by false representation.

Former Constable Ethan Aherne, 28, based in south Worcestershire, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/south-shropshire/2023/09/29/police-office-off-sick-with-a-back-injury-was-caught-playing-rugby/

A Co Down company director is to go on trial next year accused of an international multimillion pound bitcoin crypto fraud after he denied the offences.

Standing in the dock of Downpatrick Crown Court, 45-year-old Jawad Yaqub entered not guilty pleas to each of the 25 charges against him.

Two men are to stand trial over alleged roles in a major pension fund scam, a judge in Belfast ordered today.

Paul Ferrin, 67, is being prosecuted for suspected involvement in defrauding workers out of retirement sums.

A 41-year-old co-accused faces counts of fraud by false representation and making a misleading statement about an investment.

A fraudster who used an acquaintance's card to order 211 takeaways over more than a year has been ordered to repay him more than £5,000.

Brittany Narbett saved the victim's payment details after he offered to buy a joint takeaway on a visit to her house - then used it repeatedly on food delivery app UberEats between June 2021 and October 2022.

A man has been found guilty of conning single women into handing over thousands of pounds.

Khalid Mahmood, 44, used dating websites to swindle women out of their cash.

A former company director has been found guilty for his role in a property scheme in which he sought fraudulently to sell a community centre without the knowledge of the owners.

Mohammed Shafiq, of Nottingham, was convicted at Nottingham Crown Court of fraud by false representation and sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail.