A significant number of Welsh homeowners have fallen victim to rogue traders, prompting WaterSafe to urge caution and provide protective advice, as nearly 10% have required a second plumber due to poor initial work. Meanwhile, a scam in New Zealand targeted elderly individuals, involving a con artist who posed as a police courier and deceived victims into handing over large sums of money, totaling over $500,000 across 30 cases. In the UK, 7.3 million adults reported attempted pension scams, highlighting the growing sophistication of such frauds, with many falling for impersonation scams over the past year. Additionally, a rogue trader in Gloucester, Dean Croucher, was sentenced for defrauding vulnerable elderly individuals out of £10,000, emphasizing the need for vigilance against such criminal activities. Authorities are encouraging reporting of suspicious activities, particularly among vulnerable populations. Overall, these incidents underscore a pressing need for public awareness and protection against fraud and malpractice.