Sutton Coldfield Fraudster Jailed for £136,000 Gold Scam Friday, April 3, 2026 suttoncoldfield fraud gold scam investment crime conviction legal financialcrime defrauded Steven Porter, a 43-year-old man from Sutton Coldfield, has been sentenced for defrauding a woman out of £136,000 in a sophisticated gold scam. Porter admitted to fraud by false representation, deceiving his victim with … Read More
He took her £200K inheritance and fled to the Middle East – private investigator reveals tragic fraud Sunday, January 4, 2026 fraud inheritance scam privateinvestigator trust financialcrime heathrow escape relationship theft A woman’s £200,000 inheritance was stolen by her boyfriend, who vanished abroad with the money, leaving her shattered. The victim discovered the heartbreaking truth only after hiring Birmingham-based private investigator Dan … Read More
UK Households Losing £100 or More in Rising Romance Fraud Epidemic Monday, November 3, 2025 romancefraud fca financialcrime scams banks victims cybersecurity fraudprevention ukfinance onlinefraud The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised alarm over a surge in romance fraud cases sweeping across the UK, with victims collectively losing more than £106 million during the 2024/25 financial year. This marks a 9% … Read More