Filter news by category
A conman has become only the third person in the entire country to be convicted of making thousands of pounds through computer software fraud.
A conman from South Tyneside has become the first person in the country to be jailed for making thousands of pounds through computer software fraud.
Instagram users are being warned about ‘get rich quick’ schemes following a rise in fraudulent investment posts on the social media app.
https://www.yourmoney.com/investing/fraudsters-target-instagram-users-with-investment-scam/
The BBC reports that a media company based in Scotland is now suing a former employee who fell for a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. In the scam, the employee received emails which appeared to be from the managing director and requested wire transfers.
https://newsroom.trendmicro.com/blog/simply-security/dont-blame-employees-who-fall-bec-scam
We are urging the public to remain vigilant and not be fooled by online and telephone fraud scams after a woman is nearly defrauded out of £27,000.
https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/57478/Police-issue-warning-following-reports-of-a-telephone-fraud-scam
We’ve covered DVLA scams before, but this one caught my eye due to how closely-tied it was to my real vehicle tax renewal. How did the scammers know?
We've had hundreds of reports about these Amazon emails! They're FAKE and the link takes you to a website designed to steal your login details!
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging over 55s to take their time to check that investment ‘opportunities’ are legitimate before they hand over their money.
A rogue trader who swindled more than £40,000 from homeowners to fund his gambling habit has been jailed.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/gambling-addicted-trader-jailed-after-15793158
Eight men were sentenced yesterday (Monday, 11 February) to more than 21 years for their roles in a nationwide telephone and courier fraud scam.
https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/02/12/phone-scam-gang-jailed-for-more-than-21-years/
Search articles by keyword
Midlands Fraud Forum Ltd. Reg.No: 06436330 Copyright © 2023 Disclaimer & Privacy Policy