fraud

Criminal gangs who trick people into investing in worthless shares have been targeted by police in the biggest ever international crackdown on the fraud.

Solicitor John Fitzpatrick has been sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court to six years' imprisonment for his part in two 'quite spectacular mortgage frauds'.

When should advisers report unregulated investments to the FCA?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reminding investors that the deadline for filing for compensation from the Madoff Victim Fund (MVF) is the last day of February.

How an IFA uncovered a multi-million pound trading scandal

A scam artist who tricked investors into believing he was a trading genius was today sentenced to seven years in prison at Southwark Crown Court.

Matthew Ames, son of troubled overseas property company Harlequin's chairman David Ames, has been found guilty of two counts of defrauding investors.

Former GP Noble trustee Graham Pitcher's application to appeal his eight-year prison sentence has been refused.

Scammers have cloned a German wealth management firm which aims to lure in UK investors using a fictitious office in London's City, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned.

Scammers have cloned advice firm Chelsea Financial Services and are operating under the name Chelsea Financial, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned.