Warning Issued as Fraudsters Target Homes in Black Country with Same Distraction Tactic Thursday, February 19, 2026 fraud burglary blackcountry westbromwich distraction elderly scam police utilities safety Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly … Read More
Paramedic and Recruiter Avoid Jail Over £60k NHS Fraud with Suspended Sentences Tuesday, February 17, 2026 nhs fraud paramedic recruitment suspendedsentence timesheets nhscounterfraudauthority proceedsofcrime dudley investigation A former NHS locum paramedic and a recruitment consultant have each been handed suspended prison sentences after defrauding the NHS of more than £60,000, following an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA). … Read More
Police Excavations Continue in Midlands Garden Amid Ongoing Murder Investigation Tuesday, February 17, 2026 murder investigation police midlands leicester charges trial disappearance fraud property Leicestershire Police have been using jackhammers to excavate a garden in Broad Avenue, Evington, as part of a continuing investigation into the disappearance and presumed murder of 60-year-old Gary Piatek. Mr. Piatek was … Read More
What Households Should Know About Potential Expansion of DWP Bank Account Checks Sunday, February 15, 2026 dwp bank accounts checks benefits legislation households fraud eligibility regulations Recent changes in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regulations indicate a significant shift in how bank account checks are conducted. Traditionally, these checks primarily focused on individuals receiving benefits. … Read More
DWP Bank Account Checks to Impact 100,000 People in First Year – Key Facts You Should Know Sunday, February 15, 2026 dwp benefits fraud bankaccounts overpayments government policy finance regulations claimants The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out expanded authority to conduct bank account checks and freeze or seize cash as part of its efforts to combat fraud and overpayments. Over the first year, these measures … Read More
Why the DWP Can Now Withdraw Money Directly from Bank Accounts Sunday, February 15, 2026 dwp benefits universalcredit pensioncredit esa bankaccounts fraud legislation privacy government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been granted significant new powers that allow it to withdraw money directly from the bank accounts of benefit claimants. This change is part of recent legislation aimed at … Read More