American arrested for not paying a hotel bill in the Balearics
This arrest is one of the most significant made this season on the island of Ibiza for hotel fraud.
The National Police carried out the investigation and arrest.
The National Police carried out the investigation and arrest.
Mallorca is cracking down on illegal holiday lets.
Mallorca is cracking down on illegal holiday lets.
Immigration is the top concern in Spain
With regard to the economic situation in Spain, 58.9% consider it ‘bad or very bad’.
Briton arrested for refusing to pay 12,000 euro restaurant bill
They have all been charged with one count of fraud.
Woman on trial for defrauding a friend over 30,000 euros
The woman made up the story that her non-existent boyfriend had been arrested at Palma airport for transporting gold bars in his suitcase.
Manager of Mallorca clinic where a British woman died after cosmetic surgery arrested
The victim paid 6,000 pounds in cash.
Police bust art forgery ring in Spain selling fake Banksy works
Investigators have seized nine works and recorded at least 25 sales to victims in Spain, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Scotland.
Fake works attributed to the artist Banksy found in a workshop and different points of sale, in Spain
Fake works attributed to the artist Banksy and found in a workshop and different points of sale are seen, in Spain, in this screengrab from a video released on March 7, 2024. Mossos D'Esquadra/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT
Don't get caught by cybercrime when booking a holiday.
Don't get caught by cybercrime when booking a holiday.
Warning to look out for online holiday fraudsters when booking: top tips
Last year, 6,640 reports of holiday fraud were made to Action Fraud and data shows July and August saw highest number of reports made, at 804 and 781 respectively.
Former deputy Spanish prime minister could face long jail term in corruption trial
Analysis of documents showed an unjustified increase of more than 15.6 million euros in his wealth during this period, the prosecutor added.
Rodrigo Rato arriving in court.
Rodrigo Rato arriving in court.
Letter to the editor: British tourists scammed by Mallorca taxi driver
Please could you raise awareness and recommend to tourists to pay in cash only to prevent fraud.
FILE PHOTO: Colombian singer Shakira at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Newark
FILE PHOTO: Shakira poses with her Video Vanguard Award and her and Karol G's Best Collaboration Award for "TQG" at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
German facing extradition following arrest in Arenal
The 60-year-old is wanted on fraud charges by the German authorities.
Eight months sentence for poodle sale scam
500 euros were paid for a poodle puppy which was not delivered.
Prison for swindling hotels out of 8,000 euros
Investigators believe that further cases will be reported.
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Confidential: Telephone ‘scam’ artists - Plus, noticing the differences between here and there!
"You learn something new everyday don’t you?"
Frank Leavers18/08/2021 11:08