2 h. ago Major bank issues warning over huge surge in driving lesson and test scams

Lloyds is warning learner drivers about a sharp rise in scams targeting learners wanting to book driving lessons and test, with people losing £244 on average.

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3 h. ago Scam warning for learner drivers after bank records jump in reported cases

Learner drivers are losing £244 on average to bogus offers of lessons and tests, according to figures from Lloyds.

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2 d. ago UK households issued warning over 'most common' phone scam as numbers rise

Phone calls claiming to be from HMRC are the most common type of phone fraud, according to new data

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7 d. ago Lorry ploughs into back of learner driver in 'nightmare' lesson crash

Video from the crash shows a lorry smashing into the back of a car driven by a learner during a 'nightmare' lesson - sending shattered glass flying through the air

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7 d. ago Urgent warning to Netflix users over email scam that can steal your login credentials and credit card details

Netflix users have been urged to be on the lookout for a new email scam that is doing the rounds this month.

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9 d. ago Gunshots and a surge of panic: footage shows last moments of boy, 12, killed in the West Bank

Two children a week are killed in the West Bank. Two cameras recorded the circumstances of one such deathThe last time Nassar al-Hammouni talked to his son, Ayman, it was by telephone and the 12-year-old was overflowing with plans for the coming weekend, and for the rest of his life. He had joined a local football team and planned to register at a karate club that weekend. When he grew up, he told Nassar, he was going to become a doctor, or better still an engineer to help his father in the construction job that took him away from their home in Hebron every week.None of that – the football, the karate or his imagined future career – will happen now. Last Friday, two days after the call to his father, Ayman was killed, shot by Israeli fire, video footage seen by the Guardian suggests. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago BBC Morning Live expert issues Gmail users warning over worldwide AI scam

Expert Nick Stapleton said that the scam can be done over the phone to make it more believable

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1 week ago London Stock Exchange Group climbs after reporting pretax profit jump for 2024

London Stock Exchange Group climbs after reporting pretax profit jump for 2024  Investing.com

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1 week ago Nvidia beats Wall Street expectations in first earnings after debut of DeepSeek AI

Investors will be eyeing firm’s financials for signs of slowing demand after revelation high-end chips not necessaryNvidia surpassed investor expectations for the fourth quarter of 2024 with a 78% jump in revenue year over year.The company reported $39.3bn in revenue, beating analyst projections of $38.25bn. It also reported $0.89 in earnings a share on Wednesday, beating expectations of $0.84. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Urgent winter fuel payment scam warning as fraudsters use new trick

A new scam is being used in a bid to steal money from unsuspecting shoppers. Criminals are claiming to help people cut their winter fuel bills, but it's a scam

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1 week ago Police issue scam warning to drivers after crooks stick fake QR codes on parking machines

Drivers in Argyll and Bute are being warned after stickers with fake QR codes were placed on parking machines.

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2 w. ago Learner drivers at risk of £1,000 fine but told there is one exception

Learner drivers are under strict restrictions when it comes to when and where they can drive

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2 w. ago Celtic miss out on £9m Champions League fortune but bank record prize money as total earnings revealed

A bumper to the coffers will soften the blow of late elimination by Bayern Munich

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2 w. ago TV Licensing warns of 5 key indicators to spot costly email scam

Scammers have been sending out fake emails to unsuspecting members of the public

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2 w. ago Warning to all 1.8bn Gmail users over 'devastating' scam stealing banking and sensitive data

Cybersecurity experts warned that hackers are using AI to unleash 'extremely effective' attacks on Gmail users. This allows criminals to steal banking information and personal data.

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2 w. ago Worrying 'scam' warning issued to anyone thinking of visiting Turkey

The country remains a popular destination for many Brits, but one travel vlogger has warned people could be left out of pocket if they don't follow this tip

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3 w. ago AirBnB issues urgent warning over scam affecting thousands of holidaymakers

Airbnb fear customers could be vulnerable to scams after research found that nearly two thirds of respondents were unable to spot AI-generated images of holiday homes

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3 w. ago European defence stocks surge to record high; UK economy ‘quite static’, says Bank of England’s Bailey – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Warning over new scam where criminals pretend to be bailiffs to trick victims out of thousands of pounds

One man from Northumberland said he was 'astonished and terrified' after he almost fell for the elaborate scam when he was told he owed more than £3,500 to Worcester Crown Court.

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