A greedy hospital office worker has escaped prison for fleecing £19,000 from the estate of a porter with no family who made her an executor of his will two days before he died of cancer.
Fraudster jailed over £13.7m pension scam - 245 people were duped out of life savings
22.04.2022 - 19:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A pensioner from Rochdale has been jailed for more than four years for her role in a multi-million pound pension scam that saw almost 250 people duped out of life savings. Fraudsters Susan Dalton, 66, and Alan Barratt, 62, helped con 245 victims out of a total of £13.7 million between 2012 and 2014, a court was told.
A man said to have been the scam's 'mastermind' - David Austin - took his own life in 2019 after being invited for a police interview under caution, a judge was told. Dalton, from Brookdale near Syke, Rochdale, and Barratt, of Burnham Road in Althorne, Essex, both admitted one count of fraud by abuse of position. Dalton was jailed today for four years and eight months. Barratt got five years, seven months.
Passing sentence on Friday at Southwark Crown Court, Judge Gregory Perrins said the pair caused 'such misery to so many people', with victims suffering mental health problems and some even attempting suicide. "Each account that I have read is a story of a life ruined by your actions and you should both be ashamed," he said.
READ MORE: Police march passenger off Manchester to Malaga Ryanair flight after it's forced to divert
The average amount each person lost was £55,000, but some lost many times more. The court was told Dalton and Barratt, who were based in Spain, enticed savers with the promise of unrealistic returns, cash bonuses - and even John Lewis vouchers - before getting them to transfer their pensions from legitimate schemes to fraudulent ones.
The judge was told the cash bonuses, which victims were led to believe were part of a commission payment from the new schemes, were actually taken from their savings.
Their victims, meanwhile, have told how it 'ruined' their lives and left them
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
etcanada.com
11.05.2022 / 21:05
Whoopi Goldberg Sprays Water On Sunny Hostin To ‘Cool Off’ Over Jesse Williams’ Leaked Nude Scene
On Wednesday, the hosts of “The View” discussed the leak earlier this week of actor Jesse Williams’ nude scene from the Broadway show Take Me Out.
ok.co.uk
11.05.2022 / 12:45
Where fan fave Love Islanders are today – from OnlyFans millionaires to forgotten faces
Throughout its seven series, Love Island has created successful profiles for its hundreds of contestants. Whilst many have been able to live off of their fortune and whopping social media followings - others have returned to their 'normal' day jobs.The show has developed several stars - from reported millionaires to models for explicit sites, including OnlyFans and PlayBoy.The newly confirmed eighth and winter season of Love Island has the potential to birth similar star-studded contestants. Let's take a look at what fan favourites are up to now...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.05.2022 / 14:55
Life-saving new system to alert hospitals of pregnancy emergencies being brought in
Dedicated emergency phone lines have been installed at hospital obstetric units across Greater Manchester so 999 call handlers can warn doctors and midwives of critically-ill women on their way in. The potentially life-saving new system works in a similar way to how A&E departments operate in an emergency case.
variety.com
06.05.2022 / 23:33
Tony Winner Levi Kreis on Taking on Hermes and Greek Mythology in ‘Hadestown’
Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorLevi Kreis was a born performer, a singer-songwriter touring for audiences from the age of 12 and landing a full scholarship to study piano at Vanderbilt University when he was only a sophomore in high school. But he never considered a career as an actor.
usmagazine.com
04.05.2022 / 16:07
’90 Day Fiance: Love in Paradise’ Season 2 Trailer: 3 Couples Return, 2 LGBTQ+ Couples Join Franchise for Explosive Sophmore Season
Summer of love, or summer of disaster? The new trailer for 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise has dropped and Us Weekly has an exclusive first look at the spicy sophomore season.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.04.2022 / 19:41
Paris Fury hands over to 'next leading lady' Molly-Mae Hague as husband Tyson announces retirement
Tyson Fury confirmed that he was retiring from boxing after his knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. The Wythenshawe fighter triumphed in the sixth round in front of a crowd of 94,000 people to retain his WBC heavyweight title.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.04.2022 / 21:51
Woman's best friend posed as fake boyfriend to con her of £117,000 life savings
A woman has been left devastated after her best friend of 25 years posed as a lover to con her of £117,000.
etcanada.com
21.04.2022 / 21:53
Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates Son Billy’s 5th Birthday With Gratitude For His Life-Saving Medical Care
It’s Billy’s birthday! Jimmy Kimmel took to Instagram on Thursday with a tribute to his youngest child with wife Molly McNearney, son Billy, for his special day.
etonline.com
21.04.2022 / 20:23
Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates Son Billy's 5th Birthday With Gratitude for His Life-Saving Medical Care
Jimmy Kimmel took to Instagram on Thursday with a tribute to his youngest child with wife Molly McNearney, son Billy, for his special day.«Happy 5th birthday to our little nut,» Kimmel wrote before referencing the life-saving care the youngster received shortly after he was born. «We are eternally grateful to the brilliant doctors and nurses at @ChildrensLA & @CedarsSinai for saving Billy's life and to those of you whose donations, prayers and positive thoughts meant everything.
officialcharts.com
20.04.2022 / 18:49
Sam Smith announces Love Me More: Everything we know about their new single
Sam Smith has announced details of their brand new single Love Me More, set to be released on Thursday April 28.
ok.co.uk
19.04.2022 / 10:27
David Walliams gushes over fatherhood: ‘Being a dad is the best part of my life’
With Britain’s Got Talent back on our screens, all eyes are once again on the infamous judging panel – made up of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and funnyman David Walliams. So we couldn’t resist having a catch-up with David, 50, to find out more about how this series is going to go down.The hilarious comedian might be best known for his sarcastic jokes and banter on the show but during our chat, David shows a much more serious side – especially when he opens up about being a dad to eight-year-old son Alfred. “It is the most wonderful thing, being a dad,” says David, who shares his only child with ex-wife Lara Stone, 38.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.04.2022 / 07:19
Ex-Scots cop vows to bring private prosecution over PC Yvonne Fletcher shooting
A Scots former police officer has vowed to bring a private prosecution over the shooting of PC Yvonne Fletcher as colleagues and friends marked 38 years since her death.
justjared.com
17.04.2022 / 01:53
Hallmark Channel's Newest Movie, 'Love, Classified', Explores Gender & Love Fluidity
Hallmark Channel is bringing more inclusivity to the network with their brand new movie, Love, Classified.