Category Archives: Technology

Fraudster Blamed Wife’s Spending

According to the York Press website, a financial controller who was caught cheating his care homes company employer out of over £23k, blamed his wife, claiming he “couldn’t stop her spending”.

James Craig Spence used his access to the company bank account to siphon funds into his own account.

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Car Dealership Manager Stole £60k

According to the Car Dealer Magazine website, a Maserati dealership brand manager defrauded his employer out of more than £60,000 by having customers pay money into his own account.

When bosses noticed a gap in their company accounts, Jamie Dyos tried to cover up his actions by repaying the money he had taken from two sales.

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Mum Stole £75k From Family Business

The Cambridgeshire Live website reports that a struggling mother stole £75,000 from her family’s business, saying she did it to gamble online.

Dianna Polson made fraudulent refunds through the company’s system onto her own bank card, stealing money every week for a period of three years.

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Support Worker Banned For CV Lies

The Press & Journal website reports that a would-be support worker has been banned after her web of lies was uncovered to try and land a job working with children.

Lisa McDonald attempted to secure a job with national charity Action for Children with a fake reference, a forged signature and manufactured qualification certificates.

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Post Office Manager Stole £10,000

The Metro website reports that a post office manager stole thousands from customers to bankroll her £200-a-day cocaine habit.

Victoria Rogers used the Post Office’s computer systems to reverse bill payments and divert the money to herself, pocketing a total amount of around £10,000.

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‘Operation Hamper’ Halved Shoplifting

As reported on the Spire FM website, a police initiative called Operation Hamper saw incidents of shoplifting in Salisbury halve over the 2019 festive period.

Officers became more being visible throughout the day around the city and made better use of the ShopWatch and PubWatch radio systems, linking the city CCTV and police to shops and licensed premises.

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