Trial Date Set for Telford Man Accused of Romance Fraud Against Seven Women Sunday, March 1, 2026 fraud romance trial telford court cheshire investigation crime bail scam Marc Cole-Jones, a 52-year-old man from Church Grove, Donnington, is set to stand trial at Chester Crown Court after being charged with romance fraud involving seven women. The accused faces 25 counts of fraud by false … Read More
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
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
‘Bully’ Behind £10,000 Blackmail Scam That Forced Birmingham Couple From Their Home Sentenced Tuesday, January 20, 2026 blackmail intimidation birmingham crime threats court sentencing scam abuse victimization A man who blackmailed a Birmingham couple out of nearly £10,000 and forced them to leave their flat has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison. Twaha Kaana, aged 27, targeted the couple after they refused him entry … Read More
'Successful businessman' was actually in jail - Private investigator uncovers shocking dating fraud Saturday, January 10, 2026 fraud deception blackmail privateinvestigator dating conman prison identitytheft scam manipulation A woman was deceived for years by a man who portrayed himself as a successful, globe-trotting businessman — but was, in reality, serving time behind bars. This conman created a convincing false identity, convincing his victim … Read More