30 August 2006

More needs to be done to tackle internet crime in Scotland, according to business groups.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/5297502.stm
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30 August 2006

A former Nottinghamshire policeman who was jailed over a major VAT fraud has been ordered to play back more than £1.6m or face four more years in jail.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/5296742.stm
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26 August 2006

Almost a quarter of those claiming single-person discount on council tax may be doing so fraudulently, a council investigation has found.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/5288782.stm
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25 August 2006

The way many of us write our cheques is changing.  In a few weeks time, anyone writing a cheque made payable only to a bank or building society will have to add extra details to help combat fraud running at £40m a year.  For the full story log on to: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/dmstandard/frame.html?in_bottom=http:%2F%2Fwww.thisismoney.co.uk%2Fnews%2Findex.html%3Fin_page_id%3D2&in_page_id=1804
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22 August 2006

A man from Somerset who was caught on video walking, after he claimed he was left I a wheelchair by an accident at work, has been jailed for fraud.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/5275450.stm
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21 August 2006

Two people have been charged after an investigation by the fraud squad into an online travel firm.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/5269948.stm
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18 August 2006

The fraud squad is investigating a travel firm over fears thousands of people may have paid for holidays that were never booked.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/5262800.stm
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17 August 2006

Westminster City Council has been praised by the local government ombudsman for 'significant improvements with its housing benefit service', said director of finance Nick Bell.  And they are at the lowest level for six years.  MJ magazine
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16 August 2006

Police across Yorkshire and the Humber are joining forces with business leaders to fight fraud and business crime in the region.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/4800059.stm
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15 August 2006

A Galashiels woman who conned her 87 year old neighbour out of £8,000 of savings has avoided a prison sentence.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/4795089.stm
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15 August 2006

A new computer system is being introduced in an attempt to stop prescription fraud in Northern Ireland.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/4792471.stm
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10 August 2006

Almost £10bn worth of export trade was associated with Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud during the three months to June, official figures show.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4780685.stm
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10 August 2006

HSBC is to review its online security after researchers at Cardiff University found a loophole which could allow access to customers’ online accounts.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4778351.stm
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9 August 2006

A dentist who defrauded the NHS of at least £200,000 has been ordered to sell off his properties to repay the debt.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4778113.stm
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8 August 2006

Nearly one in 10 people believe they have fallen victim to identity fraud, according to a survey.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5256992.stm
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3 August 2006

TV reality show personality Lizzy Bardsley has lost her appeal against conviction for benefit fraud – and had her sentence increased.  For the full story log on to: http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=55&ArticleID=1673987
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3 August 2006

Trials to cut voting fraud worked well at local elections in May but concerns remain about cost and privacy issues, the Electoral Commission has said.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5241902.stm
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3 August 2006

Fraud investigators found wads of cash hidden in a sofa in the cellar when they searched the home of a benefit cheat.  For the full story log on to: http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=55&ArticleID=1670013
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2 August 2006

Reported fraud in the UK surged in the first six months of the year; passing levels seen for the whole of most recent years, a study has found.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5240740.stm
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2 August 2006

Fraud in Scotland has reached record levels, figures have show.  For the full story log on to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/5240646.stm
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2 August 2006