Frauds

The techniques used by fraudsters in online romance scams are similar to those found in domestic violence cases, according to research published in the British Journal of Criminology

https://theconversation.com/the-abuse-tactics-fraudsters-use-to-break-the-hearts-and-wallets-of-those-looking-online-for-love-93663

Amidst allegations of Vote Leave's overspending, questions concerning the effectiveness of the UK's electoral system arise

https://www.shoutoutuk.org/2018/04/03/electoral-fraud-punishable-by-little-more-than-a-parking-fine/

Figures published this month show that losses climbed to £14 million last year, up from £6.9 million the previous year and £2.8 million in 2015, according to Financial Fraud Action UK.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5571407/The-rise-contactless-led-relentless-rise-contactless-fraud.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailUK

A property fraudster convicted after the longest criminal trial in UK legal history has been freed – after serving just nine months in jail.

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/trial-and-error/

Allianz has enjoyed a record breaking year in its battle against insurance fraud – rattling up a total saving of £62.8 million.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaking-news/allianz-enjoys-record-breaking-fraud-saving-year-96195.aspx

Leicester boss was caught out by specialist fraud investigators who discovered his mother was not the driver

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/crooked-car-hire-boss-admits-1396108

Advice highlights the benefits of using identity document validation to audit and share data on fraudulent documents

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252437764/Home-Office-issues-guidance-on-tech-to-prevent-identity-fraud

A consumer has been left almost £600,000 out of pocket after falling victim to a conveyancing scam. 

https://www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk/main-news/consumer-loses-600k-conveyancing-scam

A woman who was living in Tebay has appeared at North and West Cumbria Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to committing two counts of fraud by making a false representation.

https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2018/03/20/carlisle-woman-admits-fraud-offences/

She is charged with three counts of embezzlement, two charges under the Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013 and one charge under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/national/16103396.former-mp-natalie-mcgarry-in-court-on-fraud-charges/