Afghanistan's total internet blackout enters second week
Afghanistan faces a complete communications collapse as the Taliban-enforced internet blackout continues, severing millions from vital services and global connectivity.
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Iowa businessman pleads guilty to multi-million wire fraud
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
Optus Faces Severe Fallout Over Triple Zero Failure
The Australian federal government vows 'significant consequences' for telecom giant Optus following a catastrophic network failure that prevented emergency calls and has been connected to multiple deaths.
Australia's Triple-Zero Crisis: Optus Outage Sparks Emergency
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure as a catastrophic Optus network failure leaves millions unable to contact emergency services, triggering a major review of Australia's telecommunications resilience.
Optus network failure linked to Triple Zero deaths
A catastrophic failure during an Optus network upgrade disrupted emergency calls to Triple Zero, resulting in three tragic deaths, as confirmed by the telecom giant's CEO in a damning revelation.
UK Job Scam Alert: Fake Flexible Work Offers Target Jobseekers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
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.
Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags
Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.
Police Alert: Taylor Swift Scam Targets Southport Fans
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k
A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.
Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam
Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.
Kickboxer mum fakes cancer to swindle ex in evil scam
A mother-of-four and competitive kickboxer has been exposed for faking a terminal cancer diagnosis to con her former partner out of thousands of pounds in a despicable fraud.
Veteran and Church Deacon Arrested in Major Charity Fraud
Rony Denis, a US Army veteran and church deacon, faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive fraud scheme, diverting over £1.2 million from a veterans charity to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.
Telstra Identity Fraud Scam: Official Warning Issued
Exclusive: A sophisticated new identity fraud scam is impersonating Australian telecoms giant Telstra, tricking victims into handing over personal documents. Here's how to protect yourself.
Trump Slapped with £328m Fine in NY Fraud Case
New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.
NHS surgeon jailed for £1.2m fraud involving leg amputations
A former NHS consultant surgeon has been sentenced to prison for faking a life-changing accident to fraudulently claim £1.2 million in insurance payouts, in a shocking case of medical professional deception.
UK Alert: 6 Dangerous Scams Targeting Your Family
Exclusive guide to the six most dangerous financial scams circulating in the UK. Learn how to protect yourself and vulnerable loved ones from sophisticated fraudsters. Essential reading for every household.
AI Voice Cloning Scams Sweep UK: How to Protect Yourself
Exclusive: A shocking new wave of AI-powered voice cloning scams is sweeping the nation, with criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate loved ones. Experts warn this sophisticated fraud is 'here to stay' as cases surge. Learn the red flags and ho
African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.
Elderly Surrey woman loses £1,700 life savings in courier scam
A vulnerable 84-year-old woman from Surrey was conned out of her entire savings by sophisticated fraudsters posing as police officers in a devastating courier scam that highlights the rising threat to elderly residents.
Man uses Babe Ruth's name in baseball card scam, charged
A Tennessee man faces criminal charges after allegedly using the iconic name of baseball legend Babe Ruth to scam a victim in a fraudulent memorabilia deal, exposing a sophisticated identity theft operation.
DWP Alert: 7 Million At Risk From New Benefit Scam
The Department for Work and Pensions issues an urgent warning as sophisticated fraudsters target benefit claimants. Learn the red flags to protect your money.
Billionaire Heiress Loses Millions in Crypto Scam
Billionaire heiress Taylor Thomson and her best friend are reeling after losing a fortune in a disastrous cryptocurrency investment with a close friend, exposing the dark side of digital asset schemes.
Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
UK clamps down on foreign child benefit fraud
Ministers launch a major crackdown on families fraudulently claiming UK child benefits for children living abroad. New data-sharing powers with foreign governments aim to save taxpayers millions.
Inigo Philbrick: The £86m Art World Swindle Exposed
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
The Crooked Lawyer: Unmasking Stephen David Jones
A riveting investigation into the double life of Stephen David Jones, a respected solicitor who masterminded a massive fraud, betraying clients and friends in a web of deceit that shocked Britain.
Appeals Court Dismisses $454M Trump Fraud Case
A New York appeals court has dismissed the $454 million fraud case against Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for the former President that halts the asset seizure threat from Letitia James.
Trump's $454m Fraud Bond Slashed to $175m in Court Win
A New York appeals court delivers a stunning financial reprieve for Donald Trump, drastically reducing his bond requirement in a civil fraud case and pausing sanctions against his sons.
Lloyds Manager Jailed for £2.4m Elderly Fraud
A former Lloyds Bank manager from Derby has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a sophisticated fraud, stealing £2.4 million from elderly and vulnerable customers over a seven-year period.
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