Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Dani Dyer faces police visit to recoup jailed ex Sammy Kimmence’s stolen cash: Dani Dyer is facing a visit from the police who will be trying to recoup the money that her ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence conned out of two pensioners …: “Fraud” – BingNews
Business coach who tricked investors into buying shares sued: A Twickenham business coach who massively exaggerated the value of his company, tricking investors into buying shares, has been ordered to pay …: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘Devious’ mum who stole from elderly woman is spared prison because she is pregnant: A MUM who stole from an old lady before fleeing to Romania for five years has swerved a jail sentence because she is pregnant.: “Fraud” – BingNews
HSBC issues urgent warning as Britons ‘tricked in a click’ – what to look out for: HSBC has sent an email to its customers warning of a spate of scams through a number of mediums, looking to attack Britons. The email reads: “Life moves at a fast pace. Many of us are doing multiple …: “Fraud” – BingNews
‘Britain’s greatest fraudster’ who stole £30million reveals how to avoid scams: Tony Sales once stole £30million and committed cons with impunity, but is now using his talents for good by protecting companies from criminals …: “Fraud” – BingNews
IFB backs calls for government to include online ads in Online Safety Bill: The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is backing calls for the UK government to include paid for online adverts in the scope of the Online Safety Bill ahead of it being presented for pre-legislative …: “Fraud” – BingNews
CA grants innocent partners limitation defence in huge law firm fraud: Mrs Box, who was senior partner of the three-partner firm, pleaded guilty in 2017 to nine counts of fraud, two of forgery and one of theft, and was sentenced to seven years in prison. Over the course …: “Fraud” – BingNews
DWP could be investigating your benefit claim and these are the types of evidence they look at: DWP investigators can gather many types of evidence against a potentially fraudulent claimant. There are over 20 million people across the UK claiming benefits or State Pension from the Department for …: “Fraud” – BingNews
New partnership helps police protect victims targeted by fraudsters in gift card scams: We are working with supermarkets to help stop people falling victim to scams where fraudsters ask would-be victims to buy them gift cards.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Govt sets out LPA reform plans to simplify process: The government has set out plans to reform lasting powers of attorney (LPA) as it seeks to modernise the legal framework around this.: “Fraud” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Be cautious about offers for credit monitoring services. Why pay extra for them when you can get your credit reports for free or very cheap? Read the description of the services carefully. Unless you’re a victim of serious and ongoing identity theft, buying a service that alerts you to certain activities in your credit files probably isn’t worthwhile, especially if it costs hundreds of dollars a year.