Frauds

Scottish LibDems 'suspend councillor Aileen Polson over electoral fraud charge'

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23092527.scottish-libdems-suspend-councillor-aileen-polson-electoral-fraud-charge/?ref=twtrec

A fake police officer manipulated a pensioner into buying and handing over a £17,000 Rolex watch.

https://westbridgfordwire.com/four-fake-police-officer-scams-con-nottinghamshire-victims-out-of-50000/

Today, businesses are realising that a top-notch customer experience is the key to staying one step ahead in a highly competitive market, writes Signifyd, experts in commerce protection.

https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/how-to-protect-your-business-from-loyalty-fraud/

Santander (BME:SAN) has called on the government, banking industry and relevant bodies to tackle authorised push payment (APP) fraud.

https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/santander-calls-on-government-and-industry-to-tackle-app-fraud-2793350?ampMode=1

People in Nottinghamshire are being told to be extra vigilant amid reports that scammers are impersonating police officers.

https://westbridgfordwire.com/fraudsters-pretending-to-be-police-officers-con-elderly-nottinghamshire-victim-out-of-8000/

One in four UK adults aged 40 and over would consider accessing their pension early to pay for the cost of living, research reveals.

https://www.yourmoney.com/retirement/fca-issues-scam-warning-as-savers-consider-accessing-pensions-early/

An ex-EastEnders actress has been arrested for allegedly conning a man in his 80's out of £80,000, according to reports.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/ex-eastenders-star-arrested-for-conning-elderly-man-out-of-%C2%A380000-for-sex-services/ar-AA13hvDs

Pension scheme trustees have been encouraged to ensure that controls are in place to protect against fraud, with RSM UK warning that recent market turmoil could make pension scheme investments a potential target for fraud.

https://pensionsage.com/pa/Market-volatility-prompts-pension-fraud-concerns.php

One female victim from Switzerland lost more than £600,000 after the men tricked her into thinking she was in an online romance

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/online-dating-scam-men-jailed-newham-met-police-b1033252.html

The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has executed multiple warrants across the country as part of its offensive against travel insurance fraud, resulting in seven arrests.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaking-news/london-police-crack-down-on-travel-insurance-fraudsters-423306.aspx