Islanders lose £180,000 in Revolut-linked scams

        September 1, 2026

Islanders lose £180,000 in Revolut-linked scams

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-09-01

ISLANDERS have lost around £180,000 in just four weeks following a surge in fraud and scams linked to Revolut accounts. The States police said 75% of all...
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Lead Story
Islanders lose £180,000 in Revolut-linked scams
• ISLANDERS have lost around £180,000 in just four weeks following a surge in fraud and scams linked to Revolut accounts.
• The States police said 75% of all scam crime reports recorded during the period had involved Revolut accounts and urged the public to remain vigilant.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Jersey
Sunny periods.
Local
14°C
Mainly clear · High 21° · Low 14°
Wind
2mph
Light
High Tide
09:43
10.7
Sources
25
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Local news · 4 stories
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Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday
Jersey pledges £200,000 to Nepal flood relief
• Rasuwa, Nepal — August 26, 2026 — Powerful flash floods have caused extensive damage across Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, with at least eight people reported dead and several others still missing.
• Fast-moving floodwaters swept through communities along the Bhote Koshi River, destroying houses and damaging roads, bridges and energy facilities.
Channel Eye · Business · yesterday
Financial services regulatory summary: August 2026
• Channel Eye brings you a summary of the regulatory changes across the islands, for the month of August 2026.
• JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission Isle of Man Financial Services Authority JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission 3 August 2026 – Final Basel III prudential rules published JFSC published Source: Channel Eye - Full story: ' Financial services regulat
Road closures and delays · Transport · today
One Way (All Vehicles): St.Clement - La Rue Laurens/ Rue de Jambart junction with La Grande Route de St. Clement
• La Rue Laurens will be one way Northbound and Rue de Jambart one way Southbound near the junction, whilst La Grande Route de St Clement will be under temporary portable signals.
• The works involve the installation of flood prevention manhole covers on the surface water drainage system.
Jobs · 5 vacancies
Jobs in Jersey
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Government of Jersey — JobsHCA/ Support worker at Personal Touch Care Services LtdJoin Our Caring Team as a Community Health Care Assistant Are you seeking a rewarding career change? Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives? At Personal Touch Care Services Ltd, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to the people of Jersey since 2013. We are expanding our team and invite you to be part of our compassionate and professional workforce. Benefits • Competitive salar View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsTrainee Engineer at Fox Managed Services (CI) LimitedPurpose of the Role The Trainee Engineer will support the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of mobility, healthcare and assistive living equipment across the Channel Islands. This is a development role designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in engineering. Through structured training, mentoring and hands-on experience, you will develop the technical, safety and customer service skills View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsOccupational Health Technician at Health Partners Group LimitedWe are seeking an Occupational Health Technicians to join our team in Jersey. In this role, you will be required to visit client sites to deliver high-quality health surveillance services. This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a vital part in ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees across a range of industries. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to expand their ski View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsOnline Store Administrator and Operations Assistant at Leonidas ChocolatesFull-Time (Permanent) and Part-Time (Flexible / School Hours) We are hiring proactive team members to support our growing online store (chocolate-express.co.uk). Online Admin and Customer Support: Print/process online orders, complete shipping docs, and handle customer queries via email, phone, and website chat. Focus purely on order admin during major trade periods (Christmas, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, Easter). Han View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsExperienced Gardener/Landscaper at Gardening Solutions JerseyGardeners, Landscapers and General Labourers Wanted We are looking for experienced gardeners and landscapers, as well as reliable general labourers, to join our growing team. For gardening and landscaping roles, experience is preferred, particularly with: - Hedge cutting - Lawn mowing - Strimming - General garden maintenance - Landscaping work such as fencing, paving, decking or similar However, experience is not ess View vacancy →
Sport · 4 items
Jersey sport
Latest sport stories from the island press.
Jersey Evening Post — SportUrgent call for marshals ahead of RBC Race for KidsST HELIER, JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29, 2019: The RBC Race for the Kids race during the RBC Super League Triathlon Jersey on September 29, 2019 in St Helier, Jersey. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Superleague Triathlon) ORGANISERS of the Supertri Pro Series Final have issued an urgent appeal f Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportDeparture of Bulls stars testament to Island pathwaySofia Rodrigues (right) will play in Southern Region Women's Football League Division One South for Bournemouth Sports Reserves Picture: ROB CURRIE JERSEY Bulls Women are increasingly becoming a springboard for players looking to test themselves in the English football pyramid. Following Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportHillclimb aces set to thrillA wide array of cars and bikes will be taking on these challenging hills over the weekend for the CVMRC's Festival of Speed Picture: JERSEYMOTORINGMEDIA A BLOCKBUSTER weekend of adrenaline-pumping hillclimb action is set to close out the season in style with the Classic Vintage & Modern Racing Cl Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportLe Brun joins eliteJersey's Matt Le Brun proved that he's up there with the UK's best supermoto riders over the weekend, overcoming several challenges en route to taking the S1 Elite title at Oliver's Mount Picture: BJB.PHOTOS JERSEY’S Matt Le Brun proved he is up there with the nation’s elite riders this past wee Read sport →
Local utility · Practical note
Today in Jersey
Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.
Official notices · 8 items
Official notices and public business
Government updates, States Assembly propositions, roads and public records that may affect readers today.
Government of Jersey news · GovernmentMinimum wage consultation period extendedThe Jersey Employment Forum has extended the time available for those who wish to respond to the consultation exercise, in the light of recent interest. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentFire Service urges continued vigilance after open land fireThe States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging Islanders to remain alert to the risk of wildfires, despite recent rainfall and cooler temperatures Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentJersey students receive their GCSE resultsJersey students have received their GCSE and other equivalent qualifications results today. Open source →digitalStates propositions · States AssemblyP.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source →Government of Jersey product recalls · Consumer safetyMacroom Buffalo Mozzarella and Macroom Buffalo Bocconcini (Macroom Buffalo Cheese Products) – Recall NoticeSource: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Government of Jersey reports · Government reportsJersey Child Measurement Programme 2025 to 2026The Jersey Child Measurement Programme (JCMP) measures the height and weight of children in Reception class (aged 4 and 5) and Year 6 (aged 10 to 11), to assess overweight and obesity levels in children and primary schools.This report summarises the key findings of the JCMP for Jersey for the school year 2025 to 2026.The report contains analyses of height, Body Mass Index (BMI) classification rates by age and sex as Open source →Jersey Fire & Rescue Service · Public safetyOn-Call Firefighter training at the former Oaklands Lodge siteSource: Jersey Fire & Rescue Service. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Road closures and delays · TransportRoad Closure: Trinity - La Grande Route de St Jean - between La Rue du Becquet Vincent and La Rue des HouguettesIn effect. 24 Jan to 17 Oct. All Day. Road closed for the northern Sewer Network Upgrades project - area 8. Diversion routes posted. Open source →
Resident Desk · official
Public notices and resident checks
Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.
Official notice: Minimum wage consultation period extended. The Jersey Employment Forum has extended the time available for those who wish to respond to the consultation exercise, in the light of recent interest. Open source ->Official notice: Fire Service urges continued vigilance after open land fire. The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging Islanders to remain alert to the risk of wildfires, despite recent rainfall and cooler temperatures Open source ->Official notice: Jersey students receive their GCSE results. Jersey students have received their GCSE and other equivalent qualifications results today. Open source ->Official notice: P.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026. States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source ->Official notice: Macroom Buffalo Mozzarella and Macroom Buffalo Bocconcini (Macroom Buffalo Cheese Products) – Recall Notice. Source: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
Tides · St Helier
Times shown local to Jersey.
04:07
▼ Low
1.5m
09:43
▲ High
10.7m
16:20
▼ Low
1.8m
21:59
▲ High
10.6m
Source:Ports of Jersey tide tables (St Helier)
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In the Battle of Jersey both commanders died: young British leader Major Francis Peirson was killed outright in Royal Square, and de Rullecourt died of his wounds the same day.
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