Controversial whistleblower housing report blocked in Merton Council meeting
A highly-contested report into whistleblowing allegations in a Merton housing association’s repairs and maintenance service was blocked for discussion during
Cold call crackdown: UK companies that harass customers could face fines of up to £500,000 due to law change
Companies behind cold calling and nuisance text messages can fines of up to £500,000 imposed more easily due to a
UK’s leading cancer hospital conned out of £25,000 – Croydon man jailed for 12 months
A Croydon man who kept almost £25,000 that was wrongfully paid to him by an NHS cancer trust has been
Essex ‘crook’ pleads guilty to fraud after trying to gain £100,000 discount through government scheme
An Essex doctor has pleaded guilty to fraud after attempting to purchase a Lambeth council property through the Right To
Meals on Wheels con: Council urges Merton residents to be vigilant after imposter tried to snatch belongings
A conman has been targeting vulnerable Merton residents under the guise of a Meals on Wheels delivery man in a
Lambeth newsagent ‘despicable and contemptuous’ Oyster skimming scam nets him £23,000 fine
A Lambeth newsagent who spent more than two years running an Oyster card top-up scam that left commuters out of
Lambeth sublet ‘cheat’ prosecuted under new council powers
A woman who illegally sublet a council flat has been prosecuted under a new law against ‘unlawful profit order’ and
Blue badge fraudsters targeted in Wandsworth after architect fined for using his disabled mother’s permit
Summary: David Jones was fined £1,040 plus other costs. Image: By Rachel Hur A man was fined last week for
‘Inspirational’ woman joins Wandsworth conference to tackle gangs targetting elderly
Summary: Marilyn Baldwin has set up an anti-scamming campaign. Image: By Molly Kersey The winner of Lorraine’s Inspirational Woman of
Richmond benefit cheat jailed after trying to scam own mother out of her home
Summary: William Anthony conducted a large benefits scam. By SWLondoner staff A man who tried to swindle his elderly mother
Man admits hiding businesswoman’s body in New Malden lock-up
Summary: Carole Waugh was reported missing in May 2012. Image: By SWLondoner staff A man has admitted hiding the body