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.
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Tinder Scam Victims Hunt Down Catfish in UK Investigation
An exclusive investigation reveals how two British women, scammed out of thousands by a Tinder fraudster, turned detective to track down their catfish and expose his true identity in a story stranger than fiction.
Doorbell Danger: UK Parcel Delivery Scam Warning
UK police issue urgent alert as criminals use fake parcel delivery doorbell rings to case properties. Learn the signs and how to protect your home from this brazen new tactic.
Martin Lewis: Urgent Warning Over New 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp Scam
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals a sophisticated new 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam sweeping the UK, with urgent advice on how to protect yourself and your family from devastating financial losses.
O2 Warning: Fake 'Network Update' Text Scam Targets Customers
O2 issues an urgent alert to millions of its customers across the UK about a sophisticated 'smishing' scam. Learn how to spot the fake text message and protect your finances from fraudsters.
Urgent UK Warning: iPhone Scam Draining Bank Accounts
UK banking customers are being targeted by a sophisticated iPhone scam draining PayPal and bank accounts. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this alarming new threat.
Taxi Meter Scam: How Tourists Are Being Ripped Off
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking taxi meter scam targeting British tourists abroad. Learn the red flags and essential tips to protect your holiday budget from this sophisticated fraud.
UK Warning: Fake Powerball & Publishers Clearing House Scam Emails
The National Trading Standards Scams Team issues an urgent warning to UK households about a surge in sophisticated fake lottery and prize draw emails falsely using the Powerball and Publishers Clearing House brands to steal money and personal data.
Barclays App Outage: Customers Locked Out of Accounts
Barclays customers were left furious and financially stranded after a major outage in the banking app and online service blocked access to accounts and halted payments for hours.
Mum Fakes Daughter's Cancer In Shocking Netflix Scam Story
A shocking Netflix documentary exposes Kendra Licari, the Michigan mother who masterminded an elaborate online hoax, pretending her daughter was dying of cancer to con thousands from sympathetic donors.
AI Weight Loss Scam Ads Target BBC Stars on Facebook
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-generated fake ads, featuring cloned voices of BBC stars like Sophie Raworth and Huw Edwards, are promoting a dangerous weight loss scam. Meta is accused of ignoring takedown requests, leaving victims out of pocket.
Woman loses £40k life savings in romance scam
A British woman shares her harrowing story of losing her entire £40,000 life savings to a manipulative ex-boyfriend in a sophisticated romance scam that left her financially and emotionally devastated.
Scottish Tinder Swindler Jailed For Fake Holiday Scam
A calculating conman from Scotland has been sentenced to prison for a cruel dating scam. Posing as a wealthy businessman on Tinder, he swindled thousands from women for fake romantic trips, all while subjecting them to horrific physical and sexual abuse.
Woman scammed by fake NASA astronaut in £16k romance con
A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f
Lloyds warns 3000 staff: Improve performance or face sack
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group has issued formal warnings to 3000 employees, stating they face dismissal unless performance improves significantly, in one of the UK's largest workforce restructuring moves.
DVLA QR Code Parking Fine Scam Targets UK Drivers
UK motorists are being targeted by a sophisticated new text message scam impersonating the DVLA and demanding payment for fake parking fines. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
NatWest to close 26 bank branches in 2024
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.
Elderly woman scammed by fake astronaut in 'oxygen' con
A cruel love scammer posing as a NASA astronaut conned a vulnerable elderly woman into sending thousands of pounds for 'emergency oxygen' for his spaceship. The sophisticated fraud preys on the lonely.
TSB Banking App Crashes in Major Nationwide Outage
TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.
HSBC ordered to repay £50k after pensioner scam failure
A retired NHS nurse from London lost her entire life savings in an authorised push payment scam. The Financial Ombudsman Service has now ruled HSBC must refund Katrina Harrison £50,000 after the bank's security systems failed to prevent the fraud.
French actress loses £7m in fake aristocrat yacht scam
A celebrated French actress has been allegedly defrauded of millions by a conman posing as an Irish aristocrat in a sophisticated luxury yacht investment scam, exposing a web of deceit and false promises.
Grandma's Toyboy Romance Exposed as £300k Catfish Scam
A British grandmother's dream romance with a younger man turned into a nightmare after she discovered he was a fake, conning her out of her life savings in an elaborate catfishing scheme.
Vinted Designer Bag Scam: Seller Left With Nothing
A UK seller shares her devastating story of selling a luxury designer bag on Vinted, only to be left empty-handed after a sophisticated buyer scam. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.
HSBC Banking App Crashes, Locking Out Thousands of UK Users
Thousands of HSBC UK customers were left unable to access their money as the banking giant's app and online services suffered a major crash. Frustrated users took to social media to report issues with logins, transactions, and balance checks.
Sophisticated LinkedIn CV Writing Scam Exposed
A sophisticated new scam is exploiting job seekers on LinkedIn, using fake profiles and AI to sell fraudulent CV writing services. Here's how to protect yourself.
Natwest and RBS Banking App Crashes in Major Outage
Thousands of NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland customers were left stranded as a major outage knocked out mobile and online banking services, sparking a wave of frustration.
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.
Selfie Scam: Fraudsters Exploit NAB's Facial Recognition
Exclusive: A sophisticated criminal syndicate exploited a major flaw in National Australia Bank's 'selfie' identity verification, stealing over $1.5 million in a high-tech fraud that raises serious questions about biometric security.
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.
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