Rogue Traders in Blue Van Target Cheltenham Residents – How to Stay Safe Thursday, August 14, 2025 rogue traders cheltenham scam police warning council safety fraud identity Residents of Cheltenham have reported a rise in rogue traders operating from a blue van, falsely claiming to be council workers. These scammers use deceptive tactics to gain access to homes, often pressuring residents into … Read More
FCA Warns of Scammers Pretending to Be Car Finance Lenders Targeting UK Consumers Wednesday, August 13, 2025 fca scam carfinance fraud compensation uk security finance identity theft The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fresh warning to the public amid a rise in scams targeting motorists. Fraudsters are contacting individuals across the UK, claiming to be car finance lenders and offering … Read More
Vulnerable Man Loses Hundreds After Wallet Stolen From Wheelchair Monday, August 11, 2025 theft wallet theft-investigation wheelchair police crime victim fraud money investigation A vulnerable man recently fell victim to theft when his wallet was stolen directly from his wheelchair. Following the incident, hundreds of pounds were mysteriously withdrawn from his bank accounts, leaving him in financial … Read More
Director Jailed for Misusing £300,000 on Disney Trips and Gadgets Saturday, August 2, 2025 fraud embezzlement corporatecrime disneyworld luxury gadgets creditcards theft prison sentencing David Carr, a company director, has been sentenced to prison after misappropriating £300,000 of corporate funds to finance lavish trips to Disney World, as well as to purchase expensive gadgets and computers. Carr exploited … Read More
Gloucestershire Criminals Sentenced to Jail in July 2025 for Serious Offenses Friday, August 1, 2025 gloucestershire crime justice sentencing law police offenders courts violence fraud In July 2025, courts in Gloucestershire handed down several significant jail sentences for a range of serious crimes. From violent offenses to large-scale fraud, local law enforcement and the judiciary have demonstrated a … Read More
Council Worker Jailed for Fraudulently Holding Four Concurrent Public Sector Jobs Thursday, July 17, 2025 fraud council employment misconduct publicsector investigation courts payroll disclosure staffing Bryn Howells, a council employee, faced court after it was revealed he simultaneously held four jobs, accumulating at least £236,000 in salaries and benefits. Between February 2022 and June 2023, Howells worked as a Strategic … Read More