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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

Thursday, May 7, 2026 scam fraud tsb banking cybercrime phishing security whatsapp finance warning

A Solihull couple is sharing their cautionary tale after narrowly avoiding a costly scam involving a fraudster impersonating a TSB bank employee. The ordeal began when Gillian Carroll received a call last weekend from a man … Read More

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 fraud scam westmercia police phone identity theft cryptocurrency security alert

Police in the West Midlands have raised an urgent alert after a local resident received a highly convincing phone call from fraudsters impersonating police officers. The callers claimed to be from the Economic and Cyber Crime … Read More