Walsall fraudster jailed for £100k pensioner scam
Abdirahman Yalahow, 29, conned eight elderly victims out of over £100,000 using 'elaborate stories'. West Midlands Police warn of rising courier fraud. Learn how to protect vulnerable relatives.
Abdirahman Yalahow, 29, conned eight elderly victims out of over £100,000 using 'elaborate stories'. West Midlands Police warn of rising courier fraud. Learn how to protect vulnerable relatives.
National Trading Standards warns of 'silent scams' draining millions via unwanted subscriptions. Learn how to spot them and protect your bank account.
Tesco is relaunching its 'Less to pay for 5-a-day' campaign, offering free British apples to children at checkouts from Dec 30 to Jan 13. The initiative aims to give away over 3 million apples.
HMRC urges self-assessment taxpayers to file by Jan 31 2026 or face initial £100 fines and escalating penalties. Learn the deadlines and how to avoid scams.
Cybersecurity alert: Hackers are sending highly convincing phishing emails to Gmail and Outlook users. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your data without clicking dangerous links.
The DVLA issues an urgent warning to UK motorists on how to spot scams and protect personal data, following a surge in fraudulent activity reported this year.
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Nationwide Building Society has issued an urgent scam alert after customers received fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
UK households warned as delivery fraud hits record high. Learn how to spot fake texts and emails from scammers impersonating Evri and other couriers. #StopThinkFraud
Three murderers in the West Midlands tried to cover up their crimes by staging their spouses' suicides. Discover how police uncovered the truth and secured justice for the victims.
A major UK supermarket is handing out free bags of surplus Christmas vegetables, including potatoes and sprouts, in a post-Christmas drive to prevent food waste. Find your nearest store.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer warns drivers about a major used car scam. Learn how to check the V5C logbook to avoid disreputable sellers and protect your money.
UK households warned of a 'spray and pay' parcel delivery scam sweeping England. Criminals send fake texts to steal data and bank details. Learn how to protect yourself.
NatWest warns customers of a phishing scam using fake FCA rules to steal biometric data. Learn how to spot the fraudulent emails and protect your financial information.
The trial of three men charged over the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was hit by a van on a Sutton Coldfield golf course, will begin in January. Get the latest updates.
Lloyds Bank reveals the top five purchase scams of the year, with victims losing £436 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket, vehicle, and social media fraud.
Unwanted sales calls and scam texts plague millions. Discover the simple, free, government-backed service that can stop them in under a minute. Learn how to register and fight back.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
The NHS is launching a major trial of a new blood-cleaning device, Dialive, for acute-on-chronic liver failure. Starting early next year, it offers new hope for gravely ill patients.
Parents are warned of a cruel AI voice scam cloning a child's cry for help. Experts reveal how to spot the fraud and protect your finances this Christmas.
HMRC issues urgent warning as scammers target UK households with fake tax demands. Over 135,500 reports made in 10 months. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your information.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
A key HMRC rule means anyone can increase their Personal Allowance by £1,000 through side hustles. Learn how to earn tax-free and use other savings allowances.
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, convicted of murder after drink-fuelled attacks on five people in London on Christmas Day 2024. He will be sentenced on 30 January.
The trial of Daryl Berman, accused of murdering her 84-year-old husband David at their Prestwich home, has collapsed after the jury could not agree on a verdict. Read the full court details.
EDF is giving customers with smart meters eight hours of free electricity on Christmas Day. Sign up for the Sunday Saver challenge by 24 December to claim this festive offer and save on bills.
Amazon offers a 4-month free trial of Music Unlimited for new subscribers, plus a bonus Audible credit. Learn how to claim this streaming deal before it ends.
A four-month free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited is tempting Spotify subscribers with superior audio quality, Audible access, and a lower monthly price. Discover if the switch is right for you.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.