22 h. ago Sir Tom Jones issues a 'sad and disheartening' warning as he begs his fans to be 'careful and stay safe' after falling victim to online scams

The Welsh singer, 85, explained that some of his fans have fallen victim to a scam where fake profiles impersonate him online.

Events

32 h. ago Romance fraud in Scotland on the rise as victims scammed out of millions

The number of Scots men and women who have fallen victim to romance frauds has risen by almost 11% since 2022 according to new police figures

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3 d. ago Church could be forced to close after dishonest treasurer plundered almost £40,00

Roger Ward claimed he was the victim of a cryptocurrency scam

Economics

3 d. ago Church could be forced to close after dishonest treasurer plundered almost £40,000

Roger Ward claimed he was the victim of a cryptocurrency scam

Economics

3 d. ago Little known iPhone setting will block incessant spam callers from pestering you

With fraudsters taking any means to scam victims, many of us are constantly pestered by calls from unknown numbers.

Politics

5 d. ago Millionaire tipped to be Reform UK leader in Scotland urged huge rise in immigration

EXCLUSIVE: Malcolm Offord has been accused of hypocrisy over a piece in 2021 in which he said immigration should be promoted in Scotland.

Politics

6 d. ago Fugitive fraudster who spent 13 years on the run after fleeing to France then the US after swindling £70,000 out of victims is jailed

Duncan Herd, 60, was originally locked up in 2010 after swindling £70,000 from his victims in a scam in which he took down payments for non-existent yachts or land abroad.

Economics

8 d. ago Scots warned as 'legit looking' New Year scam could cost victims 'thousands'

This frightening scam includes a message that looks like it has been sent from the HMRC.

Events

1 week ago Scotland's oldest Playboy model realises 'upsetting truth' after spotting Tinder snap

Stephanie Heaney, 41, has been left feeling 'so sorry' for victims after discovering scammers are using her glamorous pictures to trick men on dating apps

Politics

3 w. ago The romance conman so brazen he was snaring a new victim on his phone even at his trial. No wonder the judge locked him up for a record 17 years!

No one suspected Nigel Baker had an ulterior motive for taking his mobile phone with him when he went on trial for romance fraud at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Why would they?

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3 w. ago That's not what I ordered! Christmas party dresses that don't live up to expectations

Proving that even celebrities can fall victim to these scams was the 49-year-old actress who shared her unfortunate online order on Instagram.

Society

3 w. ago Jews 'contemplating leaving Scotland as they no longer feel welcome'

Moshe Rubin, the Senior Rabbi of Scotland, said there had been a rise in antisemitism

Politics

3 w. ago Rise in Scotland's artisan bakery scene drives new tourism trend

Postcards from the bread: The search for perfect cakes, loaves and pastries is driving people across the country to sample Scotland’s new wave of bakery.

Politics

3 w. ago Racist offences in Scotland on the rise and account for 60 per cent of all hate crimes

The latest data comes as anti-migrant protests grow, with many hotels co-opted by the Home Office into housing people seeking asylum.

Events

last month Flu hospital admissions rise across Scotland: All you need to know about increase in cases

Almost 1,000 people were admitted to hospitals across Scotland as a result of flu last week

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