Frauds

There were 8628 incidents of fraud recorded in 2017/18, a 17.9% increase on the previous year, according to latest figures from Police Scotland.

https://stv.tv/news/scotland/1416343-nearly-9000-scots-hit-by-credit-card-and-online-fraud/

A life-long Reds fan paid £700 for a fake ticket to the Champions League final in Kiev after being conned by a man advertising tickets on Twitter

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/fake-champions-league-final-ticket-14682582

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

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/

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

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/

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

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

Man used prior insurance broking knowledge to incept fake car insurance policies

http://news.cityoflondon.police.uk/r/1031/former_insurance_broker_turned_ghost_broker_is_ja

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/