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Snail breeding racket leaves holes in council’s finances

12/05/2025

Westminster City Council has unearthed a snail breeding racket which has been operating secret snail farms in empty office spaces.

Thousands tricked by fireworks hoax despite council warning

02/01/2025

Thousands of people flocked to central Birmingham on New Year’s Eve after false claims circulated online that there would be a fireworks display at midnight.

Council bosses warn scams are costing victims £10bn a year

07/08/2017

Town hall bosses are urging people to report all scams, which they claim are costing victims nearly £10bn a year.

Council issues warning over email phishing scheme

07/08/2017

Guildford Borough Council has warned people about falling victim to a scam which is using a false council sender address.

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