Frauds

  • 28 May 2018 9:52 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The background to the case is that Mishcon’s client, Dreamvar, agreed to purchase a house in London where the purported vendor was in fact a fraudster who had obtained the driving licence and TV licence of the true owner.

    https://www.propertyweek.com/professional/appeal-decision-is-crucial-in-the-fight-against-property-fraud/5096763.article

  • 28 May 2018 9:52 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Conveyancers have cited a lack of awareness about fraud and more clarity on timeframes as the biggest issue clients need informing about.


    http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/conveyancers-urged-to-do-more-to-educate-clients-about-fraud-risks/

  • 28 May 2018 9:50 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    New research conducted by Barclays reveals that children are being put at identity theft risk by parents oversharing on social media, in a trend dubbed “sharenting”, to the point at which it could annually cost the future generation £676 million by 2030.


    https://www.cbronline.com/news/sharenting-barclays-identitytheft

  • 28 May 2018 9:49 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Police in Telford are advising the community to be on their guard following a reported courier fraud in the Arleston area.


    https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2018/05/19/police-warning-following-courier-fraud-incident-in-telford/

  • 28 May 2018 9:49 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    A mother who lived a “lavish” lifestyle of luxury holidays and plastic surgery after fraudulently claiming £70,000 in tax credits has been ordered to pay back just a third of the amount.

    https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mum-who-enjoyed-lavish-life-14689846

  • 20 May 2018 10:55 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Human trafficker who received a two-year prison sentence after being found guilty of conspiracy to defraud insurance companies, fell with the help of what defendant law firm Keoghs described as an “in-depth” operation involving its fraud rings and advocacy teams.

    https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/auto-motor/the-fall-of-a-fraud-ring-saves-insurers-millions-100831.aspx

  • 20 May 2018 10:53 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Nottingham Police has recently seen an increase in fraud incidents where the offender claims to be a police officer.

    https://westbridgfordwire.com/increase-in-fraud-incidents-involving-bogus-police-officers/

  • 20 May 2018 10:50 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    A pensioner, jailed after admitting a £45,000 benefits scam, told the Department for Work and Pensions he lived with his wife who had no income

    https://stv.tv/news/north/1415308-pensioner-jailed-for-45-000-council-benefits-fraud/

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