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NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection

A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.

Smartphone theft epidemic sweeps UK streets

Exclusive investigation reveals how mobile phone theft has become Britain's fastest-growing street crime, with police struggling to contain the violent epidemic targeting commuters and pedestrians.

Clean Your Germ-Ridden Smartphone Properly

Shocking new research reveals our mobile phones harbour 25,000 germs per square inch. Discover the expert cleaning guide to eliminate harmful bacteria from your device.

Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen

In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.

Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare

A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.

Fake cancer patient jailed for £70k NHS fraud

A woman who fabricated a devastating cancer diagnosis to swindle the NHS and generous donors out of over £70,000 has been sentenced to prison in a case that has stunned the community.

I watched a woman steal £1,500 from my bank account

Shocking footage reveals how brazen thieves are using sophisticated distraction techniques to empty victims' bank accounts in seconds. One woman lost her entire savings during a routine shopping trip.

Mum gets £15k loan approval despite being deceased

A UK mother discovered she'd been approved for a massive £15,000 loan despite being registered as deceased, exposing shocking flaws in financial security systems that put families at risk.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Spam Calls Surge to Six-Year High in US

New data reveals spam calls and robocalls have skyrocketed to their highest level in six years, with Americans receiving nearly 5 billion unwanted calls monthly. Discover what's driving this alarming trend and how to protect yourself.

Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout

Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.

Oprah Winfrey targeted by thief at book awards

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey became the unexpected victim of a sophisticated theft during the prestigious National Book Awards ceremony in Manhattan, where a thief made off with her custom-made Judith Leiber purse containing priceless items.

Blind grandfather loses home in property fraud scheme

A vulnerable 69-year-old blind man from Atlanta has been evicted from his family home after fraudsters allegedly forged documents to steal his property deed in a sophisticated property theft scheme.

Why Police Can't Recover Your Stolen Phone

Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.

London Phone Thefts Surge 44% in Crime Wave

Exclusive data reveals mobile phone thefts in London have skyrocketed by 44% year-on-year, with organised criminal gangs targeting commuters and tourists in worrying new crime wave.

Middle-class gym thief hunted by victim across London

Jordana Seal's life turned upside down when her purse was stolen from a locked gym locker. Now she's hunting the middle-class thief herself after making shocking discoveries about the culprit's identity and spending spree.

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