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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.

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.

Surgeon admits lying about sepsis to have legs amputated

A British surgeon has sensationally confessed to faking a life-threatening sepsis diagnosis to deliberately have both legs amputated in a brazen attempt to claim nearly half a million pounds in insurance payouts.

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

Made in Chelsea Star Jailed in £86m Art Fraud

Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.

Dany Boon in €1.5M Fake Aristocrat Fraud Scandal

Exclusive investigation reveals how French actor Dany Boon became embroiled in a sophisticated fraud scheme orchestrated by Thierry Fialek, a conman posing as Irish aristocracy, with millions missing and international arrest warrants issued.

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.

US Olympians Sentenced in Mississippi Fraud Case

Two former US Olympic hopefuls have been sentenced for their roles in a multi-million dollar Mississippi welfare fraud scheme that misused funds intended for the state's most vulnerable citizens.

Fed Official Resigns Over Fraud Scandal

A senior Federal Reserve official, appointed by both Trump and Biden, has abruptly resigned following bombshell fraud allegations. The scandal raises serious questions about vetting at the highest levels of US financial regulation.

Sean Kingston jailed for £1m fraud scheme

Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three years in prison for orchestrating a £1 million fraud scheme, exploiting his celebrity status to deceive victims.

Church treasurer jailed for £285K fraud

A trusted treasurer has been sentenced to prison after embezzling nearly £285,000 from a church and two charities, leaving the community in shock.

Romance fraudster jailed for £40k scam

A deceitful conman who preyed on vulnerable women, swindling them out of £40,000 to fuel his gambling habit, has finally been jailed. Read the shocking details of his elaborate scams.

Avoid online puppy scams with these tips

A rising number of Brits are falling victim to fraudulent online pet sellers. Learn how to protect yourself from puppy scams and ensure your new furry friend is legit.

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