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Monday, June 8, 2026 dwp fraud benefits universalcredit cohabitation claimants scam ltamc enforcement fraudact

Last year, fraudsters pretending to be single claimants swindled an astonishing £1.1 billion in benefits, recent analysis reveals. The number of individuals falsely claiming single status has surged, enabling scammers to … Read More

Sunday, June 7, 2026 mcafee scam phishing antivirus cybersecurity fraud email renewal malware protection

McAfee antivirus users are being targeted by a widespread email scam that falsely claims their subscription is about to expire. These fraudulent emails urge recipients to renew immediately by offering an enticing “89% … Read More

Friday, June 5, 2026 hmrc tax scam tiktok fraud nationalinsurance utr personaldata security arrests

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a stark warning about a £153 million scam circulating on TikTok that tricks individuals into divulging their personal tax details. This alarming fraud prompted HMRC to block … Read More

Saturday, May 30, 2026 fraud benefits dwp scam fraudster stuntman socialmedia court housing recovery

Gerry Sherard, the 65-year-old stuntman known for his role in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, was exposed for fraudulently claiming £30,000 in benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Despite enjoying a … Read More

Saturday, May 30, 2026 fraud scam holiday booking caravan villa travel police security fraudsters

Holidaymakers are being targeted by criminals employing new scams, including fake caravan rentals and unrealistically cheap villa deals, warns West Mercia Police. As more people book holidays online, fraudsters are quick to … Read More

Monday, May 25, 2026 rental scam fraud renters students housing westmercia upfront hmrc accommodation

Renters are being warned about a growing rental fraud in which scammers demand upfront fees for properties that either don’t exist or have already been let. West Mercia Police have highlighted that this deception is … Read More