Phone scams take sinister twist as victims’ voices cloned
5th February 2026 • Posted in News ArticlesChilling new wave of AI-assisted fraud targets older people and clones their voices
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Rogue trader sentenced to a further three years’ imprisonment for £140,000 roof repair fraud
23rd January 2026 • Posted in News ArticlesArthur Draper, 41, of no fixed address, has been sentenced to a three-year custodial sentence at St Albans Crown Court today. Draper pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud following a series of cold-calling incidents that sought to defraud homeowners of a total of £141,900, with £90,200 obtained via cheques and bank transfers.
Read MoreOver £1.4 million in penalties issued as crackdown on illegal tobacco accelerates
19th January 2026 • Posted in News ArticlesA new enforcement approach between National Trading Standards (NTS), local authority Trading Standards, Scottish Trading Standards Services and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has led to more than £1.4 million in civil penalties being issued to retailers and individuals involved in the sale of illicit tobacco.
Read MoreBuilder jailed over rogue trading spree
19th January 2026 • Posted in News ArticlesA rogue builder is facing time behind bars after carrying out a string of fraud offences against his customers, leaving them over £30,000 out of pocket.
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