Category Archives: Online Fraud Detection
Apple Store Thief Escapes On Phone
The Leicestershire Live website reports that man snatched an Apple watch and escaped from the shop in Leicester by pretending he was on his phone.
Viorel Mihai lifted a watch from a tray held by a staff member, who was distracted, talking to a customer.
read moreShoplifter’s Possessions To Be Sold On Ebay
The Nottinghamshire Live website reports that a prolific shoplifter who stole luxury handbags to fund a lavish lifestyle is to have £37,000 of her personal possessions sold online.
Police will be selling off Sophie Ingram’s designer shoes, clothing and other valuables on eBay, after a judge ordered her to hand over the goods – or face an extra year in prison.
read moreWorker Stole Motocross Bikes
The Northern Echo website reports that an employee of a motorcycle supplier who was asked to deliver three motocross bikes – worth £3,000 each – failed to do so, selling them instead, to pay off a drug debt.
Kyle Goulding was employed and trusted by Callum Wood, despite having a previous criminal history for theft.
read moreThief On ‘Second Chance’ Kept Stealing
The Rugby Advertiser website reports that a warehouse worker stole perfumes and cosmetics while he was already subject to a suspended prison sentence.
Piotr Durat had stolen iPhones worth around £45,000 but managed to get a warehouse job and continued stealing up to £8,000-worth of products.
read moreThief Stole James Bond Books Worth £4k
The Ipswich Star reports that a warehouse worker stole five rare James Bond books worth £3,750 – allegedly to pay for medical treatment for his dog.
Konrad Bulawa stole limited editions of Casino Royale, by Ian Fleming, whilst he was working for Ceva Logistics.
read moreThief Stole Harry Potter Merch To Order
The BBC News website reports that a former Warner Bros Studio employee stole £36,935 worth of Harry Potter merchandise to order from the attraction in Leavesden, Herts.
Adam Hill sold the items on eBay, initially using a local post office but then used a franking machine to send them from the post room at work.
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