Cowboy builder jailed for £100k extension fraud
A Derbyshire family was conned out of £98,000 by a cowboy builder who left their home in ruins. Michael Parr, 55, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. Read the full story.
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Builder jailed for £100k fraud leaving home in ruins
A Derbyshire couple lost £100,000 to a rogue builder, leaving their home uninhabitable. The stress contributed to a miscarriage. Read their warning to others.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173K fraud
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173k fraud
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
Perfect Builder's Brew: Survey Reveals New Recipe
The classic 'builder's brew' gets a modern makeover. New research reveals tradespeople prefer a shorter steep time and cooler temperature. Discover the perfect cuppa recipe here.
1 in 4 UK Card Users Hit by Fraud: Gen Z at Risk
A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.
Fortune Teller Arrested in £35m Fraud Scheme
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
Cowboy builder jailed for £200k homeowner fraud
A fraudulent builder who preyed on vulnerable homeowners, including a woman whose father had just died, has been sentenced to prison after conning victims out of nearly £200,000 through shoddy work and false promises.
Travel agent jailed for £60k holiday fraud scam
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
Builder Gel Manicures: Lasting Nail Perfection
Discover why builder gel polish is revolutionising nail care in the UK. Get stronger, longer-lasting manicures with our ultimate guide to this game-changing nail treatment.
NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals how financial advisors, inspired by 'Wolf of Wall Street', masterminded a £400m pension scam targeting vulnerable UK retirees through the Harlequin property scheme.
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout
Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.
Waterloo Road actor jailed for builder fraud scam
Former Waterloo Road actor Zachary Sutcliffe has been sentenced to prison after running a fraudulent building business that left customers thousands out of pocket while pretending to be a successful BBC star.
National Fraud Centre Struck by Major Cyber Attack
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud
A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.
COVID fraud hit squad recovers £1.4bn from scammers
Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudsters exploited COVID support schemes as government deploys specialist team to claw back stolen taxpayer money.
Covid fraudsters get final warning: Pay back or face jail
Exclusive: UK authorities issue 72-hour ultimatum to suspected pandemic fraudsters as £30 million remains unreturned. Final chance before criminal prosecution begins.
Mooshtips racing tipster accused of multi-million fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how British expat Andrew 'Mooshtips' Manison allegedly defrauded horse racing enthusiasts worldwide from his Thai mansion in elaborate betting scheme.
JPMorgan's £175M Nightmare: Student Loan Fraud Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Charlie Javice allegedly fabricated 4 million student accounts in one of America's most brazen banking frauds, leaving JPMorgan Chase with staggering losses.
Builder dies after falling through children's centre skylight
A 38-year-old construction worker died after falling through a fragile skylight while carrying out repairs at a children's centre in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
Iowa businessman pleads guilty to multi-million wire fraud
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
DJ sues builder for £200k over 'bricked' festival performances
Top DJ Ben Malone takes builder to High Court over alleged botched renovation that left him unable to perform at major festivals including Glastonbury.
Cowboy builder jailed for £36k scam on disabled children's family
A fraudulent builder who preyed on a vulnerable family, leaving them with a leaking roof and vanishing with £36,000, has been sentenced to prison after splurging their money on nightclubs.
Cowboy Builder Jailed for £65k Family Home Scam
A rogue builder who left a family's dream home in ruins and stole £65,000 has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of contractor fraud.
Builder cleared in Banksy theft case: 'Thought it was rubbish'
A builder accused of stealing a Banksy artwork worth over £500,000 has been cleared of all charges after a court heard he believed it was discarded rubbish. The full story behind the high-profile Islington case.
UK Job Scam Alert: Fake Flexible Work Offers Target Jobseekers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
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