Frauds

A West Cumbrian fuel card fraudster has admitted a crime which a prosecutor has told a judge amounts to just over £8,000.

https://cumbriacrack.com/2021/08/10/west-cumbrian-man-admits-to-8000-fuel-card-fraud/

The granddaughter of a pensioner in her 80s robbed by a Cumnock fraudster who stole money from their gran as well as using a vulnerable pensioner’s bank card have revealed the devastating affect on the victim.

https://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/19490251.familys-disgust-cumnock-carer-stole-money-gran-80s/?ref=twtrec

A salon owner from Cornwall who was duped out of nearly £3000 when two men bought a pair of hair straighteners from her says she is upset after what has already been a difficult year.

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2021-08-05/cornwall-salon-owner-upset-after-losing-nearly-3k-in-straightener-refund-scam

Nottinghamshire Pension Fund Committee has signed up to a national initiative from the Pensions Regulator in a bid to combat pension scams and protect Nottinghamshire Pension Fund members.

https://westbridgfordwire.com/councillors-sign-up-to-initiative-to-stop-pension-fraud-scams/

Guernsey Police are warning people to take care when paying rental deposits.

It is after another scam was reported, where someone paid a deposit for a property that did not exist.

https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2021-08-06/guernsey-police-warning-over-latest-rent-deposit-scam

A NEW scheme called ScamSmart has been endorsed by the pension ombudsman to raise awareness of pension scams and give people the information they need to spot them.

Firms are being urged to strengthen their defences against scammers after new data has revealed that Scotland recorded ten high-value fraud cases in the first half of 2021.

https://www.scotsman.com/business/firms-urged-to-be-wary-of-scammers-as-scale-of-high-value-fraud-cases-revealed-3333083

Some banks are failing to support fraud victims and possibly even exposing them to future scam attempts, according to Which?

https://www.yourmoney.com/saving-banking/banks-are-failing-to-help-fraud-victims-says-which/

The rental market in the UK is booming with demand for properties to let is hitting new highs. Alongside the record-breaking housing market, there is a huge desire to move from renters as well.

https://www.mortgageintroducer.com/brokers-beware-of-buyers-in-btl/

A Labour MP accused of housing fraud wept in court today as she described the “traumatic” moment she called police and fled her family home after an argument with her brother during which he claimed she was possessed.

https://www.cityam.com/housing-fraud-trial-poplar-and-limehouse-mp-apsana-begum-breaks-down-in-court/