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Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims

Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.

Global Instagram outage leaves millions locked out

Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses. The service failure sparked widespread complaints across social media platforms as users reported login iss

Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud

A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.

Martin Lewis scam warning after £60k theft

A devastated victim shares how sophisticated fraudsters stole £60,000 using Martin Lewis's identity, as the Money Saving Expert issues crucial advice to protect yourself from similar scams.

Temu Christmas Shopping Nightmare: Mum's Warning

A British mother's Temu Christmas shopping spree turned into a festive nightmare when her bargain purchases arrived as unusable, poor-quality items. Discover why these too-good-to-be-true deals left her family disappointed.

Nationwide's £56 scam alert for customers

Nationwide Building Society warns customers about sophisticated text scams targeting bank accounts. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your money from fraudsters.

Sydney Music Festival Scam: Knockout Event Never Existed

Hundreds of music fans were left devastated after discovering the highly-anticipated Knockout Festival in Sydney was an elaborate scam, with fake tickets and non-existent event leaving victims out of pocket and demanding answers.

Emmerdale fan loses £20k in Matthew Wolfenden scam

An Emmerdale superfan was conned out of £20,000 after being targeted by fraudsters pretending to be actor Matthew Wolfenden. The shocking incident has prompted genuine cast members to issue crucial scam alerts.

Urgent Bank Warning Over 'Hi Mum' Text Scam

NatWest issues an urgent alert as a new wave of sophisticated 'Hi Mum' and 'Hi Dad' scams targets British families, with fraudsters stealing thousands by impersonating relatives in distress.

Instagram Hit By Major Global Outage

Instagram users worldwide were hit by a major service disruption, with the app becoming inaccessible for hours. Here's what we know about the crash that sparked chaos on social media.

"Marcus" Fake Profile Scams Thousands on UK Dating Apps

Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated catfishing operation, using stolen photos of a man named Marcus, has targeted and emotionally manipulated thousands of singles across Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble in a massive UK dating scam.

Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage

Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.

Braintree Village named UK's Best Shopping Destination

Braintree Village in Essex has been officially named the UK's Best Shopping Village for 2024. Discover its winning formula of luxury outlets, dining, and family-friendly facilities that secured the top spot.

Police Impersonator Jailed For Preying On Elderly

A Victorian con artist who posed as a police officer to steal thousands from the elderly in a sophisticated phone scam has been sentenced to jail. Read the full story of deception and the police warning.

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.

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