68 h. ago Banks ‘missed chances’ to prevent romance fraud – as victim loses £72k

More than £106m was lost to romance fraud over the last financial year

Economics

2 d. ago Who are Chen Zhi and the Prince Group, accused by the US and UK of large

US treasury department has sanctioned Chinese-born Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi – alleged mastermind of a cyber-crime empire in south-east AsiaThe UK and the United States have sanctioned a multinational network based in south-east Asia accused of running large-scale online scam operations that are suspected of using trafficked workers to defraud people around the world.The industry has flourished in recent years, especially in parts of Cambodia and Myanmar where hundreds of thousands of people have been duped by false job adverts and then forced to commit online fraud, including through romance scams, sometimes under the threat of torture. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Banks missing opportunities to ‘break spell’ of romance scams, says regulator

The FCA said it recognised the challenge banks and payment firms faced combating ‘this complex crime’.

Events

1 week ago ‘You’ve taken my money’: Metro Bank customers report negative balances after major glitch

Some customers unable to send or receive money after technical issue with banking app

Economics

1 week ago ‘You’ve taken my money’: Metro Bank suffers glitch as customers claim to see negative balances

Some customers unable to send or receive money after technical issue with banking app

Economics

2 w. ago Storm Amy claims first victim after man dies as 234k homes lose power

As Storm Amy batters the UK and Ireland over Friday night, it has been confirmed that one man in his 40s has died as a result of the poor weather conditions hitting the country

Events

2 w. ago Rare deal slashes £88 Marc Jacobs perfume that 'gets so many compliments' to under £30

Shoppers keen on adding a luxurious fragrance to their vanity, or gifting a designer perfume this festive season, without breaking the bank won't want to miss out on this rare money-saving offer

Economics

2 w. ago 'Emmerdale star' tricked woman out of £20,000 'to help pay for court case'

"The impact of romance fraud is profound, affecting victims emotionally and financially."

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Romance fraudster conned six UK women out of £600,000 including telling one his dog had been murdered’

A man has appeared in court accused of fleecing six women out of almost £600,000 in romance fraud scams. Marc Cole-Jones, 52, is accused of 22 counts of fraud by false representation over a 15-year period. The charges relate to six women from Cheshire, Lancashire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Manchester and the West Midlands. The offences allegedly...

Economics

3 w. ago EastEnders star died bankrupt after going missing for two days in tragic case

Beloved BBC actor and James Bond star Paul Bhattacharjee tragically died in July 2013, with his partner Emma McKie saying he had a "darkness inside him that was irreperable"

Events

4 w. ago Voices: I’m an MP and doctor invited to the West Bank to look at health provisions. Instead, Israel sent us packing

The MP and GP Simon Opher was invited on a fact-finding mission to Israel and the West Bank. When he arrived, Israel called him a threat to ‘public safety, security and order’ and turned him away

Politics