Frauds

Man from Birmingham, was sentenced to two years in prison for being the instigator behind two ‘crash for cash’ plans, which he orchestrated with assistance from his brother and two other men.

http://news.cityoflondon.police.uk/r/979/man_jailed_for_orchestrating_two_cases_of_crash_f

The latest fraud to hit motorists sees ghost brokers lure victims through online advertisements, offering fraudulent policies around 15 per cent cheaper than those offered by legitimate companies. In many cases the victims are unaware that the policy is invalid.

https://www.blmlaw.com/news/-8216-ghost-8217-brokers-scamming-drivers

A fraudulent insurance claim on a motor insurance policy has led to a Devon & Cornwall Police officer’s dismissal without notice.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/auto-motor/fraudulent-insurance-claim-costs-police-officer-his-job-89349.aspx

Every other day a would-be property buyer in the UK has their deposit stolen by fraudsters who have posed as their conveyancer.

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/our-campaigns/national-campaigns/home-buyers-safety-campaign/

According to a post on the company's official forums, 73 customers who had purchased something from OnePlus using their credit card in the last two months have had fraudulent charges on their card.

http://mashable.com/2018/01/15/oneplus-credit-card-fraud/#tmBVWZ8Ckmqj

A fraudster and a corrupt delivery driver were at the centre of a big online scam involving dozens of goods ordered from upmarket company John Lewis.

http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/grimsby-man-centre-14k-john-1058114

The crooks ask their victims to take part in a fake undercover operation

http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/crooks-pose-police-officers-cash-14141025

280,000 public tip-offs led to no action taken due to lack of evidence

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/benefit-fraud-public-tip-offs-legal-action-police-no-evidence-dwp-work-pensions-department-a8144096.html

The Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) has warned that ticket fraud in the UK continues to increase, as the ticketing industry body celebrates its 20th year in business.

https://www.iq-mag.net/2018/01/ticket-fraud-rises-uk-star/

Potential fraudulent activities include fake landlords claiming to own properties and stealing deposits.

http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/rightmove-and-zoopla-ban-on-private-listings-puts-tenants-at-risk-of-fraud-accusation/