6 h. ago Alleged Covid fraudsters warned to pay up or face the ‘hit squad’

A deadline has been set for suspected fraudsters to return any taxpayers’ money they may have received under false pretences during the pandemic

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6 h. ago Suspected Covid fraudsters given final warning to pay up owed cash before key deadline

Under a government counter-fraud scheme those who wrongly claimed cash during the pandemic have the chance to voluntarily return the money before the end of the year

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6 h. ago Covid fraudsters urged to pay up before December or face ‘hit squad’

The Government has pledged to hit perpetrators with fines of up to 100% of the value of the money they swindled from the taxpayer.

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3 d. ago ‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five

Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study findsMothers lose an average of £65,618 in pay by the time their first child turns five, as the “motherhood penalty” risks their financial security, official figures show.Mums in England are hit by a “substantial and long-lasting reduction” in their pay after they have children, as they become less likely to stay in paid employment, the Office for National Statistics have said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Private investigator warns romance fraudsters 'from Scotland' targeting people online

Former journalist Derek, who works for Boothroyd Associated Ltd, says he has been inundated with clients from across the globe coming to him for help after losing their money.

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1 week ago Warning over new dropshipping scam sweeping Instagram and Facebook – how fraudsters are targeting you

A WARNING has been issued over a new dropshipping scam sweeping Instragram and Facebook. The advertising watchdog has told shoppers to be aware of companies that promote clothes they don't stock and instead ship cheap items from third-party sellers overseas. This is a practice otherwise known as dropshipping. It comes as a so-called "British" clothing...

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire householders warned of fraudsters' new winter text scam

The government’s Data Intelligence unit has this week highlighted two mobile ‘phone numbers to look out for.

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2 w. ago Barbra Streisand among stars to pay tribute to Robert Redford: ‘One of the finest actors ever’

Actor and singer reflects on their time together making the 1973 hit The Way We Were, as Hollywood and beyond pay tributeRobert Redford, giant of American cinema, dies aged 89Barbra Streisand has paid tribute to Robert Redford, calling him “one of the finest actors ever”.The entertainer shared a statement after her co-star in The Way We Were died at the age of 89 on Tuesday. His publicist wrote that he died “at Sundance in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scots warned over bank card scam costing victims thousands as fraudsters offer home visits

Trading Standards Scotland said several people had recently been targeted by scammers who cold call victims to say they have been issued with a new bank card.

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