<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Scam Hound]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scam Hound]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:52:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sextortion scammer sentenced for grooming four teenage girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[He pleaded guilty to 15 offences]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/sextortion-scammer-groomed-four-teenage-girls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8815bf023ad9e6d7feff67</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:23:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6dc64_a9eae2c3c06f49b3a728be852dbdb346~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_760,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scam callers posing as police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police won't call you out of the blue]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/scam-callers-posing-as-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8811df566689c28ad8b442</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:03:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6dc64_0f1707695d6a4a5ba8796aaec85a29bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi Millionaire &#38; Ex Special Forces Soldier Sentenced This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 Years 2 months Guilty Plea The 35-year-old fraudster Joseph Gibson took nearly £68,000 from unsuspecting Tinder victims claiming to be an ex special forces soldier and multimillionaire cancer patient . Pleading guilty to fraud by false representation Joseph was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to three years and two months. Joseph Gibson's scam was convincing, multi layered and used an extensive web of lies. Victims were scammed under romance fraud and investment scams. The fraudster used...]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/multi-millionaire-ex-special-forces-soldier-sentenced-this-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a874a9429da61b144a9df2c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:23:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_82a894387a9f4480b5558e0d32503d23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Cannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booking.com Booking.Gone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booking.com's data breach results in scammers hijacking reservations.]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/booking-com-booking-gone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86f8bf24ad84732c4aa1ba</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:17:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6e3f6cb853b346d3988a976cd723ce23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Cannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Energy Scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business energy contracts and cold callers! Beware]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/business-energy-scam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85fc6b0c4e42126384734c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:18:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82c08d3efb804aa5a2af21ab98acde29.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Cannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister exchanged messages with hoaxer]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm not embarassed, insists Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/prime-minister-exchanged-messages-with-hoaxer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84734f8cfa01baa5a0ca4c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6dc64_842b6b77de3945af9f2ca42bfcd10b47~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your holiday photo could lead to a scam message]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is being used to find out where you're on your getaway]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/your-holiday-photo-could-lead-to-a-scam-message</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a842ab40fc3a56d442e5b8b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:14:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6dc64_0c5389f9a7764b789533325830cf0e21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysian "Ghost City" used for scam centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[300+ arrested, mostly Chinese nationals]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/malaysian-ghost-city-used-for-scam-centre-hundreds-arrested</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8421ba0fc3a56d442e4e32</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:37:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6dc64_d989231f5b1c4655ba470cfd52eaab5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data breach update: English National Ballet, Macmillen and more hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[More charities hit by the data breach from Beacon including English National Ballet, Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey and Molly Rose Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/more-charities-hit-by-data-breach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f2b33776980a98849698a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:20:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/990a8b_09ef630dd07c458e8e578c1cc73a9e36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Cannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Breach Hitting Charities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beacon CRM Data Breach, names, addresses and financial information taken.]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/data-breach-hitting-charities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7d89c72ca7f56c718237f3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/990a8b_9b07f308f6fa41cd996458d9f1a7df07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Cannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport Phone Charging Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charging a mobile in public charging stations including the airport can pose real risks.]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/airport-phone-charging-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7ca944f1f88bc38bde02be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:45:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/990a8b_32a2de86bea44db3b2027622d8f66bc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Cannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7726 Spells SCAM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report Fraud What happens when we send a scam text to 7726 (which spells "SPAM") and is there any point? This is a free service, you will not be charged for forwarding your suspicious text. You will get an acknowledgement from your provider and they should request the sender's number so they can block and track the fraudster. All of this is completed by your network provider. The aim is to stop the scammers in their tracks at source. To prevent other more vulnerable people from being scammed....]]></description><link>https://www.thescamhound.co.uk/post/7726-spells-scam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7ad04203ca10d8b3fb6cba</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:41:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/990a8b_9eb69baaf73647fb9c65212ab5bb7387~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_758,h_544,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Cannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telford &#38; Wrekin Scam Alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keeping your Parish safe Department of Work and Pensions text fraud is on the rise again this year in Telford &#38; Wrekin. Please be aware of text messages offering winter fuel payments, home warm discounts and any support schemes, some offering as much as £300.00 in help. What are they trying to gain from you? These messages are often designed in a multi layer approach: Gather your basic information (this is then often sold on the dark web). 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