'I'm on PIP but some people think I’m getting money for nothing' Saturday, February 14, 2026 pip disability benefits fraud support stigma investigation dwp claimants disabilitycosts A disabled woman has opened up about the unexpected reactions she’s faced since being awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Though many initially seemed supportive when she applied, some now appear “put out” that she … Read More
BBC Scam Interceptors Star Unveils Why £5 Notes Are Being Mailed Across the UK Thursday, February 12, 2026 scams bbc natcen survey money fraud scaminterceptors research postage security Nick Stapleton, co-host of the BBC’s Scam Interceptors, recently appeared on Morning Live to address a curious trend: people across the UK receiving £5 notes through the post unexpectedly. During the segment, presenter Gaby … Read More
DWP Benefit Fraudster Ordered to Repay £85,000 but Avoids Jail Due to Mental Health Tuesday, February 3, 2026 fraud benefits dwp esa housing repayment mentalhealth sentencing cumbria justice Louise Stuart, 60, from Maryport, Cumbria, has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence after being caught defrauding the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) out of £85,000. She claimed Employment Support … Read More
Birmingham Mother Sentenced for £13,000 Universal Credit Fraud Involving Children No Longer in Her Care Sunday, February 1, 2026 universalcredit benefitfraud carersallowance birmingham dwp fraud sentencing mentalhealth domesticabuse rehabilitation Carla Hunt, a 38-year-old mother from Birmingham, was found guilty of fraudulently claiming over £13,000 in Universal Credit payments for children who were no longer living with her. Additionally, she was overpaid more than … Read More
HMRC Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudsters Targeting Taxpayers Ahead of January Deadline Saturday, January 31, 2026 hmrc scam fraud tax selfassessment cybercrime security police phishing deadline As the January 31 self-assessment tax return deadline approaches, West Mercia Police have issued a stern warning about an increase in scams targeting self-employed individuals. Fraudsters are impersonating HM Revenue and … Read More
She cheated DWP out of £70,000 by faking terminal illness Thursday, January 29, 2026 fraud benefits dwp cancer scam prison fake medical deception crime Sarah Yarwood, 39, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after defrauding the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of £70,000 by falsely claiming she was terminally ill with cancer. She deceived the authorities … Read More