Needle spiking at French festivals: what to watch out for and what to do if targeted Social media is being used to broadcast assault campaigns concerning unauthorised injections
'Ban door-to-door sales in France', says consumer rights group 'The sums lost by victims are enormous - an average of €20,000 per case', says UFC-Que Choisir
British woman murdered in Dordogne: French authorities have ‘no knowledge’ of a second attack UK media reports suggest another woman was recently attacked in Tremolat
news Major trial underway for data leak that left 72,000 victims in France Leak at French work agency Adecco resulted in one of the biggest data-related frauds ever uncovered in France
British Netflix series Adolescence on online violence to be shown in French schools The aim is to encourage discussion with young people regarding their relationship with social media, said France’s Minister of Education
Most-stolen dog breeds in France – and how to protect your pet Thieves target dogs seen as cute, high-status, or with the potential to be aggressive
Charente town with 4,500 people has 79 surveillance cameras Jarnac's cameras raise privacy concerns amid a national trend towards more surveillance
Warning over fraud risk after leak of user data at French medical laboratory chain Personal details of patients were stolen in a cyberattack but medical records were reportedly untouched
British woman’s murder in Dordogne: ‘personal grudge’ motive investigated Police are reported to be concentrating on people likely to wish direct ill of Karen Carter who was fatally stabbed on April 29
Woman in police custody over murder of Briton in Dordogne Karen Carter, 65, was stabbed at her home on April 29
How security in schools is set to be increased across France after fatal stabbing attack Teaching staff may soon be able to search students’ belongings
Knifeman in fatal stabbing at mosque in south of France surrenders in Italy Killer had expressed a desire to become a serial killer
Warning as fake concert ticket scams on the rise in France Fans are advised to use official channels to avoid invalid or overpriced tickets
Process for drug testing drivers strengthened by French court ruling The supreme court made the ruling after overturning an appeal against drug-driving
Why official information on British couple's deaths in France is slow to emerge The investigation highlights stark differences in procedures between France, UK and US
Identities of 12 million people in France potentially leaked in cyberattack: how to protect yourself Data is for sale and can be used by scammers for ‘phishing’ fraud
British tourist claims rape by Paris taxi driver: Police search suspect An investigation into the alleged assault has now been opened
Scam alert: Watch out for fake text messages from French banks The new phishing technique seeks to convince victims to provide their bank details
Fake police steal cash and jewellery during ‘home visit’ in south-west France Gendarmerie have issued advice on what to do if supposed police officers visit you at home out of the blue
School rugby player 'entirely responsible' for crippling injury, French court rules Dangerous tackle during a match in 2022 left player tetraplegic
Photo: appeal for witnesses in France over UK cold-case mystery Charity believes woman was from north of Paris and died in a car accident
Psychological support in place for locals after deaths of British couple in France Andrew and Dawn Searle were found dead at their home in Aveyron on February 6
Data of more than 200,000 Chronopost clients in France stolen: what to do if affected The information, including some phone numbers, may be used by scammers at a later date
These types and models of cars are most likely to be stolen in France Thieves are also increasingly using electronic methods to steal vehicles, research shows
French investigators confirm details of British couple's deaths The first official statement on the case released on February 11 is published in full here
‘We're so shocked’: Locals react to mystery deaths of British couple in France The bodies of Dawn and Andrew Searle were found at their home in Aveyron on February 6
Skiers risk a fine (and even criminal charges) for these offences in France From ‘speeding’ down slopes to drunkenness, we look at the rules of the mountains
Mystery of British couple found dead at home in south of France Police appeal for information over unexplained deaths. The bodies were reportedly found outside their house
Police urge drivers in Dordogne to be alert to return of this scam Three drivers were scammed out of cash last month
2024 burglary statistics released: see data per department in France Official figures show areas with improvements and those that got worse
'Puppet Master' to face trial for running over gendarme in France Conman may be deported to UK as a result of 2022 incident
No charges in case of British boy found in France after six years missing ‘Alex is now an adult, safe, and reintegrated with life back in Greater Manchester surrounded by those who love him, which ultimately is the priority,’ say police
New blowtorch burglary method revealed by French police The arrest of three suspects sheds more light on the novel technique
Burglaries: Watch out for this sheet of paper in letterbox trick on homes in France Police in Brittany issue warning to residents
Scams: How to avoid SIM swapping in France Technique allows hackers to access personal data and bank accounts
Where in France do people report feeling safest (and most at risk) in new survey Departments with larger cities tended to fare poorly
How to check if your email was stolen in mass French data leaks Millions of addresses were stolen by hackers in 2024
Photos: Police search for the owners of goods taken during burglaries in Dordogne and Charente Hundreds of items, from scooters to tools, were stolen at the end of 2023
Peugeot hit by cyberattack in France with clients’ personal data stolen Identity information and number plates is to be released to public unless ransom is paid, hackers say
Three charged with taking bribes to provide false French tests for residency cards The charges relate to the test de connaissance du français. It is thought that more than 250 applicants could be involved in a region of west France
Chronopost, Colissimo, and Mondial Relay: Beware delivery scams in France The surge in Christmas shopping always leads to an uptick of scams at this time of year
Police appeal for help as thefts of internet and phone cables increase in Brittany ‘These acts of vandalism threaten access to the telephone and internet network’, say police
Cyclist stabbed in row over road rights in Lyon The argument with two men on an e-scooter reportedly broke out over right of way
French police arrest stowaway after flight from New York The female passenger was searched as usual at security but managed to slip past two identity and boarding checks
Man accused of murder of British girl in France dies of illness The man had been in prison pending investigation of the alleged murder of an 11-year-old British girl
Photo: This Frenchman is sought by Europol over alleged €5m fraud The Luxembourg-born ‘businessman and lawyer’ is now on Europol’s ‘most wanted fugitives’ list
Warning after data of 500,000 Auchan shoppers is targeted in cyber attack Customers should watch out for scam emails and calls, alerts the supermarket chain
Dozens fall ill in French train station as man pours toxic liquid on floor The man spilled the liquid and then ‘calmly boarded a train’, police say
French prosecutors call to make Le Pen ineligible in 2027 election The sentence depends on if the court agrees, and how it would hand down the ruling if so
Walker picking mushrooms in Var loses leg after being shot by hunter, 82 A gendarmerie investigation has now been opened into ‘unintentional violence with a weapon’
Rising cost of vehicle spare parts in France leads to increase in thefts Official figures reveal a sharp increase in thieves targeting car parts such as bumpers and doors
Kalashnikov rifle and other weapons found hidden at Nice train station A passenger spotted the arsenal partly concealed in a false ceiling in the public toilets
Debate over whether to keep Olympic surveillance system in Paris Decision on whether to retain the network is yet to be made, however civil rights groups have raised concerns about privacy
Firework and alcohol sales banned in multiple French departments for Halloween Dozens of cars were burned on October 31 last year. The interior ministry has also released tips on how to stay safe tonight
Passenger killed as concrete block dropped onto French motorway The national gendarmerie is appealing for witnesses and has launched a murder investigation
Free Mobile data theft: clients in France warned to look out for scams The mobile phone provider was hit by a major cyber attack in October
You can now report certain crimes anywhere in France using online tool The new tool is now live, and aims to get a police officer or gendarme to review your report report within 48 hours
Alert raised after baby boy kidnapped from Paris suburb hospital Parents of the 17-day old who was born prematurely are the main suspects
40 years on: ‘Grégory’ case remains one of France’s most notorious unsolved murders The death of the boy, 4, drew national attention to the small village in the Vosges
French police bust wine fraud ring selling low quality wine for €15,000 a bottle The counterfeiting included the creation of fake French vintage bottle labels
British Alps murders: new reconstruction to take place The case of the Chevaline killings remains unsolved more than 12 years later
SNCF guilty of involuntary homicide for 2015 accident that killed 11 Two workers have also been handed suspended prison sentences
Can you help identify ‘cold case’ of woman in France with UK coin? The teenage girl is one of 46 unsolved 'suspicious death' cases highlighted in a new appeal by Interpol
Clothes found of possible eighth victim of French 1970s serial killer Excavations are taking place in an area where the late killer said he had buried victims
Criminal inquiry after farmer killed during wild boar hunt in France Hunters were called to reenact the positions they were at the time the fatal shot was fired
‘Like losing a limb’: French musician’s appeal for stolen cello The instrument is worth €1.3m, but the cellist has said her appeal is not about the ‘commercial value’
More charges brought against bottled water firms supplying France ‘A financial settlement must not put an end to investigations into fraud’, says NGO Foodwatch
Warning of fake restaurant scam on delivery apps Customers are being urged to take care when ordering
Man arrested in Switzerland over death of French student The 22-year old suspect had been previously convicted of rape and was subject to an order to leave France, but paperwork authorising his extradition was reportedly delayed
Death of Paris student: What is ‘The Sorority’ app that sent alert? The free app is designed to alert other users in the event that members feel unsafe or at risk of male violence
Crackdown on knife-carrying in France: what are the rules? Authorities are increasingly applying the existing law more rigorously, but critics say it is ‘too ambiguous’
Body of missing student found buried in Paris wood The teenager had been reported missing a day earlier by her parents whom she was due to visit
Record in contraband alcohol and tobacco seized in south-west France Goods had come from Andorra and are believed to have been intended for sale in Haute-Garonne and Tarn departments
French wife in mass rape case angered by suggestions of complicity Former husband admits drugging her and letting up to 50 strangers assault her. Defence lawyers ask if she has exhibitionist traits
Detainee escapes during court hearing in the south of France The man jumped over the dock and fled the building and is yet to be found
