Scams
Six jailed for 45 years for eco investment scam
Six members of a crime group have been jailed for a total of 45 years for devising a fake eco-investment scheme as a tax break for wealthy investors, often using the law firm at the heart of the Panama Papers.
UK compensation scheme warns of Russian scam
UK consumers have been warned to avoid a Russian website claiming to be a subsidiary of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Investment fraudsters targeted in police raids
The City of London Police raided 20 offices with the help of the Financial Conduct Authority and HM Revenue & Customs in a day of action on Tuesday to gather intelligence on different types of investment fraud.
Foiled UK tax-help scam tally hits million milestone
A million costly tax-help scams have been blocked or diverted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the authority has claimed.
Billionaire slams scammers using his image
After his name and image were used to defraud members of the public, a billionaire entrepreneur and investor from Singapore has filed two police reports and issued a public warning.