Bookies worker jailed after £40,000 Back to the Future betting scam
A gambling addicted father has been jailed for a year after stealing more than £40,000 from Coral bookies in Dundee and Angus in a Back to the Future-style scam.
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Dundee scammer who claimed to be fraud victim following Dubai holiday spared jail
A bank worker who reclaimed the cost of a lavish break to Dubai after claiming his travel documents never turned up, only to be caught out when bosses saw pictures of him enjoying the break, has been spared jail.
How giving friends a lift could be invalidating your car insurance
Every driver wants to save money on their car insurance, and there are plenty of tactics to do so – from keeping your car in a garage to improving its security or even just reducing your mileage.
Rogue trader convicted of fraud launches last-ditch attempt to avoid deportation
Supporters of a former UBS trader facing deportation to Ghana after being convicted of fraud are preparing an 11th hour legal challenge to try and keep him in the UK.
Robert Maxwell’s sons speak out about their fraudster father
The sons of publishing tycoon and fraudster Robert Maxwell have revealed their father was due to meet senior figures at the Bank of England on the day he disappeared from a yacht in the Canaries.
Waterfront takeaway owner scammed £17,000 from Dundee City Council
A kebab shop owner has admitted scamming Dundee City Council of more than £17,000 by pretending to be a part-time employee of the business in order to claim benefits.
Vehicle stolen with help of identity theft recovered from Belgium
A vehicle stolen in the UK has been recovered from Belgium after a cross-border investigation involving identity theft on the ‘dark web’ – the sinister online marketplace where users can buy and sell illegal products and services without any rules or safeguards.
Dundee woman conned out of almost £2000 in voucher scam
A 57-year-old Dundee woman has been conned out of almost £2000 in an iTunes voucher scam.
Conman who tried to defraud ‘frail’ pensioner of £2,500, leaving 2-metre hole in his roof, avoids jail
A young conman who tried to defraud an “elderly and frail” pensioner out of £2,500 has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.
Serial conwoman stunned staff as she left £250 tip on Texan’s credit card at Perth restaurant
A serial fraudster stunned restaurant staff when she left them a £250 tip.