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Robbers jailed after targeting bike buyers on Facebook Marketplace

Concern criminals “making a business” out of targeting cyclists selling bikes online

“The people involved in these kinds of crimes are taking quite sophisticated steps to pose as the buyer"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 16:07
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Tough Mudder social media posts expose cyclist who made bogus £140k personal injury claim against council

Witnesses also confirmed that Gary Lucking's crash wasn't due to exposed manhole, as he had claimed

Tue, Nov 20, 2018 12:19
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Man who made fraudulent pothole claim for cycling injury jailed for three and a half years

Luboya Tshibangu sued Cardiff Council for £175k – but injury wasn't due to defect at location he claimed

Wed, Jun 06, 2018 16:35
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Mechanical doping: Criminal conviction for French amateur cyclist found using hidden motor

Cyril Fontayne receives community order after pleading guilty to fraud charges

Wed, Mar 14, 2018 17:46
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1986 world champion Moreno Argentin jailed for fraud

Italian ex-pro's company sold apartment already subject to mortgage, judge finds

Sun, Oct 30, 2016 16:02
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Cyclist jailed after stealing thousands of pounds from his coach, aged 86

Money Daniel Snape fleeced from Harold 'H' Nelson went on gambling - and a £2,000 Trek road bike

Thu, Jan 08, 2015 13:37
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Buying and selling online: tips for a good experience

Wed, Nov 26, 2014 15:58
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Canadian police warn motorists to look out for suspected cycling fraudster

Same cyclist linked to 12 incidents in 18 months involving collisions with cars and demands for money

Thu, Apr 12, 2012 13:13
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Two former Serco employees plead guilty to £46,000 Boris Bike fraud

Pair made bogus refunds to seven friends who have admitted money laundering; sentencing in May

Thu, Mar 08, 2012 19:14
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Landisgate: US investigators widen enquiry to include fraud

Feds widen their investigation while the UCI admits a teensy mistake

Wed, May 26, 2010 11:10
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