84 m. ago Lanarkshire shoppers told not to be fooled by online scammers ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

New figures from the charity show that Scots suffered almost £1 million in financial losses last year after falling victim to online scams.

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8 h. ago Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet hits second lowest price ever in Black Friday sale

The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is currently on sale for £79.99, down from £149.99, in the online marketplace's Black Friday sale

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25 h. ago Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to mafia poker charges

NBA champion accused of playing in rigged gamesCould face decades in prison if found guiltyPortland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player.Billups, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons as a player, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. Some of Billups’ co-defendants are also charged with running an illegal gambling business and engaging in an extortion conspiracy. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Lego fans snapping up heavily reduced McLaren F1 sets for Christmas in Black Friday sale

Several F1 sets have been slashed at an online retailer for Black Friday.

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29 h. ago Black Friday warning after online fraudsters scam Scots out of £1m in past year

"Criminals are always seeking new opportunities, including through social media, to exploit people and steal personal information, bank details, or money."

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4 d. ago Warning for holiday shoppers as one in four credit card users have faced fraud in past year

The study found that Gen Z is most at risk as 43 percent have experienced banking fraud, and 41 percent hit with credit card fraud

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6 d. ago White Stuff has reduced every single item online for Black Friday including sparkly Christmas party cardigan

"Fantastic quality cardigan with beautiful design. Can be worn during working week or on a night out"

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6 d. ago Pieminister to close online store ahead of Black Friday 2025

The pie chain said it made the decision following a large demand for orders last year

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6 d. ago Black Friday online shopping tips to protect your money from online fraud

Online security experts at Norton shares three key tips to stay safe during the festive sales season.

Economics

1 week ago New UK Government plans to tackle benefits and public sector fraud set to become law

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill is now ready for royal assent.

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2 w. ago ASOS Black Friday 2025 what to expect and deals to shop now starting from £20

Online retailer ASOS are taking part in Black Friday 2025 and here's everything fashion fans need to know to bag a bargain

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit fraud crackdown to launch soon

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to launch a new campaign at the end of January 2026 to combat Universal Credit fraud, with the initiative focusing on three key areas

Politics

2 w. ago Premier League ace Yves Bissouma has more than £800k ‘stolen’ from account at VIP bank Coutts in massive ‘fraud’

PREMIER League ace Yves Bissouma had more than £800,000 “stolen” in an alleged fraud from his VIP Coutts bank account.  The £30million Spurs midfielder’s losses occurred between September 2022 and June 2024, The Sun can reveal.  Maurice Gomes, 31, was initially arrested after a report from the player over a year ago.  Metropolitan police confirmed Gomes was...

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2 w. ago New call tracing to stop bank fraudsters and provide faster support for victims

Top mobile networks including BT EE, VodafoneThree and Virgin Media O2 commit to block foreign call centres from impersonating banks within the next year.

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2 w. ago DWP confirms new Universal Credit fraud crackdown will focus on three key loss areas

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Economics

2 w. ago US sanctions bankers it says launder cybercrime money to pay for North Korea’s nuclear weapons

Washington accuses Pyongyang of using a network of bankers, financial institutions and shell companies to launder money gained through IT worker fraud, cryptocurrency heist and sanctions evasion

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3 w. ago New DWP steps to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP worth up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

3 w. ago Irish sporting superstar's legacy is now a pathetic image of a cheat with a charger up his nose to carry out a wicked fraud as he is jailed for faking cancer diagnosis in money scam

DJ Carey, 54, who was dubbed the 'Maradona of hurling', pleaded guilty in July to 10 counts of inducing people to give him money.

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3 w. ago Weight loss jab warning: fraudsters’ fake products ‘could cause real harm’

As texts and social media offer cheap offers, buying from unverified sellers can cause serious health problemsYou have heard and read so much about people using weight loss injections to get slim, you feel it is time to give it a go in the run-up to the festive season. The problem is cost.But it seems there are other options rather than getting a prescription from a doctor and going to the pharmacy. A text message arrives giving a link to a site with much cheaper medication – and with no need to go through official channels. And you saw a similar ad on social media the other day, so you decide to go for it. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scots family convicted over £20m VAT fraud as HMRC crack money laundering plot

Leslie and Beverley Thompson enjoyed a lavish lifestyle with their ill-gotten gains including two holiday homes in Florida.

Economics