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Government targets Bounce Back Loan abusers
Accused of misconduct, misfeasance, or some other wrongdoing? If so, you’d be wise to carefully consider your options moving forward.…
Director disqualification for dodgy wine dealer
Earlier this month, former wine investor William Geoffrey Mason received a 10-year company director disqualification. An Insolvency Service investigation found…
Consumers warned over pre-paid energy scams
Britain’s leading fraud prevention service, Cifas, has warned gas and electricity customers to avoid pre-paid energy scams disguised as discounted…
When digital currency goes wrong Netflix documentary
Netflix’s newest true-crime offering is a cautionary tale about the world of cryptocurrency investments. Trust No One: The Hunt for…
End of temporary insolvency measures
Last week, the Government withdrew the temporary insolvency measures introduced two years earlier to support businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.…
Cybercrime: Beware of Ukraine donation scams
It is hard not to be affected by the horrific scenes of war from Ukraine that appear daily on our…
Due diligence in the Dragon’s Den
Although the BBC’s long-running reality TV show Dragon’s Den has produced several business success stories, there have also been some…
Sister and brother charged with £100m crypto scam
Earlier this month, US authorities exposed another reason why you should be cautious of crypto-opportunities following the arrest of two…
FCA targets unregulated investment scammers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates financial companies providing services to consumers, announced plans to increase preventative action against…
Netflix series for social media scammer Sorokin
If you’re a film and TV buff, you’ll probably have noticed a recent surge in ‘scammer stories’ such as the…
How to avoid social media scams
An increasing number of people are being duped into investing in social media scams. According to the US-based Federal Trade…
Top 7 cryptocurrency scams
Cryptocurrency is a new and fast-moving sector, which is probably why it hasn’t been covered in previous posts. After all,…
How to challenge a statutory demand
Company directors, business owners, and individuals can expect to receive more statutory demands in 2022 compared to previous years. Why?…
Swindlers and the power of persuasion
Several posts have referenced convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes recently because the Theranos scandal is a good example of how the…
Corporate fraudsters: Are UK laws tough enough?
Whereas dishonest British company directors are rarely punished, American TV star Martha Stewart served time in jail for misleading investors…
Lessons to learn from the Theranos investment fraud
An interesting article in the San Diego Union-Tribune explores the issue of due diligence in the Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos…