June 1, 2025
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Nine ‘criminal plants’ in your back garden which could land you in hot water with police

Most of us don’t realise having specific plants in your garden is actually a criminal offence which can costs you a hefty fine, we looked into some of the most dangerous plants you shouldn’t have in your garden These plants may appear appealing but you could get a hefty fine, just for having one in

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One in five Brits approached by money launderers – how to protect yourself

A fifth of adults claim they have been asked to hold funds, apply for a loan in someone else’s name, or open a new account, all in exchange for cash Experts tips to protect yourself against money laundering One in five Brits say they have been targeted by fraudsters to to to rope them into

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They thought they could make ‘quick cash’ but it all went wrong

The men are now facing the consequences of their actions Kieran Richie, 20, and David Lafferty, 21, were jailed (Image: Cheshire Police ) A gang thought they could make some “quick cash” but instead found themselves before the courts. David Lafferty, 21, and Kieran Richie, 20, broke into a man’s home on Willow Crescent in

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Entertainment industry businesswoman arrested over alleged The Family gang links as she’s suspected of laundering cash

A BUSINESSWOMAN has been arrested by Gardai over her alleged links to The Family gang. The woman – who works in the entertainment industry – was lifted by detectives from Kilmainham Garda station in Dublin last Sunday. She’s suspected of laundering cash for the transnational crime gang. She was later released without charge and a

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Internet scams hit record $16 billion in losses; $1 billoin in Florida

Cryptocurrency scams cost Americans more than $5.6B last year: FBI The FBI announced on Monday, Sept. 9, that Americans lost more than $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency scams in 2023. Straight Arrow News Floridians lost over $1 billion to online scams in 2024, with seniors being the most targeted group. Investment and cryptocurrency scams led to

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Closure order secured on Wolverhampton house following drugs raid

Following an application on behalf of Wolverhampton Council by Wolverhampton Homes, Black Country Magistrates Court closed down the residential property in Dickens Road earlier this month. The application followed the execution of a drugs warrant at the property by West Midlands Police on February 14 when a firearm and ammunition were recovered alongside a quantity of

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Criminals stealing money from SNAP recipients in Central Massachusetts

Criminals are preying on low-income families who are struggling to put food on the table, and the numbers highlight the problem. In Worcester, 245 households had a total of more than $100,000 stolen from electronic cards issued by the government that are used to buy groceries, according to state figures from Jan. 1 through March

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Man loaded jerry cans stolen from Telford Farm Machinery into his BMW

Jacob York, 28, of Miller Place, Telford, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court after admitting one charge of theft. Alexa Carrier, prosecuting, told the court that York had been spotted at Telford Farm Machinery near Newport at around 2am on May 16, 2022. A witness called the police after seeing a man inside the property throwing

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El Paso property owners demand action as crime rises near vacant lot

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Property owners near the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Nobel Street are expressing frustration as a vacant lot continues to attract crime, affecting their tenants and livelihoods. Complaints include drug use, assaults, property damage, and gunfights, prompting owners to voice concerns at a recent city council meeting. Frank Larios, a

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Georgia man admits to helping Nigerian con men in sextortion plot

Teen boys blackmailed using nude photos is on the rise: What to know Predators financially extort teens, mostly boys, by blackmailing them with nude photos. Here’s what you need to know about the cybercrime. A Georgia man admitted he was part of a five-person money laundering conspiracy that took at least $150,000 from sextortion victims,

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