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By Richard Gullick
Published 25th Feb 2022, 12:51 BST

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Fraud cases dramatically increase in the West Midlands

Fraud in the West Midlands increased by 16 per cent last year, with share sales and dating scams rising at the largest rates. Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster said that the national response to fraud and cybercrime lacks coordination and is failing victims.

The Tinder Swindler is one of Netflix's most watched true crime series ever. The docuseries follows Simon Leviev, a known fraudster who used the dating app Tinder to dupe unsuspecting women into giving away thousands of pounds in order to facilitate his jet-set lifestyle.The Tinder Swindler is one of Netflix's most watched true crime series ever. The docuseries follows Simon Leviev, a known fraudster who used the dating app Tinder to dupe unsuspecting women into giving away thousands of pounds in order to facilitate his jet-set lifestyle.
The Tinder Swindler is one of Netflix's most watched true crime series ever. The docuseries follows Simon Leviev, a known fraudster who used the dating app Tinder to dupe unsuspecting women into giving away thousands of pounds in order to facilitate his jet-set lifestyle.

Birmingham professor warns that war in Ukraine will see cost of living spiral even higher

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Birmingham City University economist Steven McCabe warns the cost of living is set to rise even higher following the Russian attack on Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine have resources used in a variety of consumer products in the UK, with supply likely to be reduced as the UK sets to increase sanctions against Russia.

What can Britons do about the cost of living crisis?What can Britons do about the cost of living crisis?
What can Britons do about the cost of living crisis?

The Wireless Festival returns to Birmingham for the first time since 2014

The Wireless Festival is set to return to Birmingham this year for the first time since 2014. The event will take place at the Birmingham NEC from 1st July. British artist Dave will be joined by hip-hop megastars from the US to headline the festival.

Dave performs during The BRIT Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena Dave performs during The BRIT Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena
Dave performs during The BRIT Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena

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