Gambling Addict Scott Newland Cheats Friends Out of £30K
Scott Newland conned 11 victims out of more than £30,000 in just six months. He spun horrific tales, claiming his father had died and needed cash for funeral costs. Other times, he said he was buying his ex-partner’s share of a house. But it was all a pack of lies.
Fake Computer Sales and Shady ID Scam
Newland didn’t stop there. He advertised computers for sale, took the money, but never delivered the goods. In a nasty twist, he even used a redacted copy of his partner’s police warrant card without her knowing to seem legit. This sneaky move helped him fool buyers into thinking he was a genuine seller.
CPS Speaks Out on Betrayal and Sentence
“Scott Newland lied to his partner and friends, using their confidence in him to gain considerable amounts of money,” said Jason Howells of the CPS. “The use of his partner’s ID was a tremendous breach of their personal trust and shows the grip his gambling addiction had on him.”
Thanks to solid evidence and a strong prosecution, Newland pleaded guilty at his first hearing. On 25 March 2021, he was sentenced to 28 months behind bars.
