Scams
‘Detective’ investors blocked £2m of scams in 2022
39% claim that their investigative and research skills are helping them spot signs of fraud
UK-Romanian boiler room fraud losses hit £1m
Investigation has found over 4,700 victims – but numbers expected to rise
Convicted investment fraudster gets four more years in prison
After failing to pay a confiscation order made against him
Ex-Premier League footballer jailed for seven years over £15m fraud
He ‘acted in a selfish manner without any concern for his victims’
£1.1m Ponzi scheme fraudster jailed for three years
He told victims that the investment was ‘virtually risk free’