How to protect yourself from online shopping, banking and romance scams this year

UK’s leading fraud prevention service has highlighted the latest scams and issued a warning to the public about staying vigilant to the ever-changing tactics criminals are using to dupe them into handing over money and personal information. Cifas is urging Scots to be aware of new scams involving Marks and Spencer, Netflix and Covid-19 vaccine bookings.

Tom Arthur was branded a "Quisling", a "careerist" and an "arrogant trougher" after he objected to plans for a demonstration outside the UK Government's new office building in Edinburgh.But the MSP for Renfrewshire South told the Record he would not be stopped from speaking his mind.All Under One Banner - a non-party movement known for organising pro-independence marches - announced last week it would hold a protest outside the Scotland Office in the Capital, which it branded

direct to your inbox Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has described the "toxic and horrible" abuse she has received online during the coronavirus pandemic, but described the "serious responsibility" the programme has to its viewers.

direct to your inboxMajor plans to carry out urgent repairs at Manchester Velodrome have been approved after concerns were expressed about its long-term future.Numerous structural, mechanical and electrical failures have been identified at the 26-year-old building which forms part of the HSBC UK National Cycling Centre.A report submitted with the planning application warned that if ‘catastrophic' failings forced the complex to close, investment in Manchester would dry up and renowned cycling

Taylor Swift and her British boyfriend Joe Alwyn have kept their relationship private for years, declining to speak in interviews about it and flying largely under the radar. Four years in, things have changed, Entertainment Tonight reports.

child sex predator has admitted breaking a strict court order barring him from using the internet.Ian Bell, 49, was snared clutching a cuddly toy as he went to met a ‘decoy’ posing as a girl aged 15.However, Bell was unmasked after sending indecent pictures and having sexualised chats with a member of vigilante group Wolfpack Hunters UK on social media.Paisley Sheriff Court heard Bell, formerly of Fenwick Drive, Barrhead, but now living in Rutherglen, was convicted of sending indecent images

direct to your inboxHigh street giant Primark has been forced to shut all of its 190 stores in the UK yet again, meaning shoppers won't be able to get their hands on items until lockdown rules lift.Understandably, this has left many shoppers frustrated, as it's often a lifeline for those wanting to buy new clothes, shoes, homeware and accessories on a tight budget.But despite a projected £1bn lockdown loss, the brand is still refusing to offer online shopping.

Twitter account, the former Sarah Ferguson said the novel, titled “Her Heart for a Compass,” is set in the Victorian era and is “about daring to follow your heart against the odds.”The duchess wore a Victorian-style outfit in the video and described her heroine as strong, rebellious and courageous.Publisher Mills & Boon, a romance imprint of British publisher Harlequin UK, said the story is based on Sarah's ancestor, Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott, who fled an arranged marriage and “the

Enthusiastic customers of the supermarket have been taking to Facebook to share their excitement about the deliciously creamy dip, which is available in store now. One post on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK received over 1,000 comments.

direct to your inboxLast year was a time of financial difficulty for many people across the UK.The coronavirus pandemic triggered mass redundancy, pay cuts and loss of earnings that the nation continues to feel the brunt of.This lack of financial security has led many UK residents to consider alternate streams of income - if not multiple streams - to stay afloat and potentially thrive as we work our way through 2021.Whether you're supplementing your current income or looking for ways to earn