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Citizens Advice issue warning over biggest scam targeting UK households

Fraudster roofers found to use doorstep sales tactics in 77 per cent of cases reported

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Cowardly former soapstar jailed for model agency scam after going on the run to Spain

The court was told Philip Foster’s wife has died from cancer and Foster’s son Michael was murdered around Christmas last year

The Independent UK · Oct 16

AI leaves quarter of UK adults ‘overwhelmed’ by sophistication of scams

National Trading Standards has launched an ‘AI Scam Watchlist’ to raise awareness among consumers of the latest scams and how they work.

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Dartford Crossing: drivers warned over scam websites that lead to fines

Thousands of people thought they paid the Dart Charge, but only realised when they got a penalty charge notice

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

Fake websites alert for Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels after drivers conned by 'copycat' sites

Warning issued after two men were sentenced for stealing more than £2.2m using 40 unofficial websites

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Music fans urged to be wary of last-minute Glastonbury and Oasis ‘offers’

Some £1.6 million was reported lost to ticket fraud last year, according to figures from Action Fraud.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Urgent warning issued for anyone buying last-minute Glastonbury Festival and Oasis tour tickets

The Government has issued a warning as part of its wider crackdown on scammers

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Ex-Brookside actor given jail term over £13.6m fraud targeting would-be models

Philip Foster was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for his part in a sham modelling fraud, National Trading Standards said.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

‘Greedy and dishonest’ touts sold tickets worth £6.5m, court hears

Ed Sheeran and Little Mix fans among those targeted by firm that resold on Viagogo and StubHub

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024

Fleetwood Town owner jailed for 13 years over £15m fraud as club makes statement

Andy Pilley, who took over the League One club in 2004, learnt of his sentence at Preston crown court on Tuesday afternoon having been found guilty of four different charges relating to the sale of energy supply contracts

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023