Tag: Fraud

Bank refuses to help fraud victim while he fights Taliban

Deadline News Journalist - August 27, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie A SCOTS soldier who had his account emptied by fraudsters was told bankers wouldn’t freeze his money unless he called them in...

Wimbledon ticket touts cash in on Andy Murray mania

Deadline News Journalist - July 2, 2009

By Michael MacLeod A GREEDY ticket tout is selling Centre Court tickets for a staggering £20,000 each. Websites are awash with tabs for Sunday’s Wimbledon final...

Politicians hit by expenses con

Deadline News Journalist - June 16, 2009

By Paul Thornton A SERIAL con-artist ripped-off the Scottish Conservative Party by over £130,000 after being put in charge of paying EXPENSES. Janet Perrie, 53, embezzled...

DEPRESSED BANKER JAILED OVER £50K FRAUD

Deadline News Journalist - April 7, 2009

by PAUL THORNTON A PROMISING banker has been jailed after he stole £50,000 to help pay off debt and relieve his depression. Greig Smith, 29, set...

Traveldodge teen made £8k in three months

Deadline News Journalist - March 25, 2009

By Paul Thornton A BOGUS teenage travel agent who sold fake holidays on eBay has had his time behind bars extended. Nathan Hudson copied and pasted...