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UK Police on Alert After Hoax 'Active Threat' Calls

British police, including forces in Norwich and Cleveland, have issued statements confirming they are not dealing with real incidents after a spate of sophisticated hoax calls, known as 'swatting', targeted American cities like Boston and Florida. The for

Five Arrested as UK Smashes £100m Illegal Streaming Ring

A major international investigation has smashed a global pirate streaming network, with five UK arrests. The sophisticated operation, which illegally broadcast Premier League football and top-tier sports, is believed to have defrauded broadcasters of over

ShinyHunters Hack Google & Jaguar in Huge Data Breach

Exclusive: The notorious cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims a devastating double breach, stealing terabytes of confidential data from tech giant Google and automotive leader Jaguar Land Rover. Millions of users at risk.

Cleric charged over forced Nikah ceremony with teen

A Muslim cleric from Westminster faces serious criminal charges for allegedly performing a Nikah marriage ceremony involving two teenagers, one of whom was just 15 years old. The case raises major safeguarding concerns.

Gmail 'Unusual Sign-In' Scam Warning - Don't Get Hooked

A sophisticated new email scam is tricking Gmail users by impersonating Google security alerts. Learn how to spot the fake 'unusual sign-in' warning and protect your account from this convincing phishing attack.

Queen's Crime Writer Hunted by Online Crooks

Bestselling author and friend to the Royal Family, Penny Vincenzi, is targeted in a sophisticated online scam, exposing the growing threat of cybercrime against high-profile figures in Britain.

UK Gov Launches Honour-Based Abuse Crackdown

The UK government unveils a landmark national framework to combat honour-based abuse, introducing mandatory police training and new support measures for victims.

Forced to marry my cousin at 14: UK woman's story

A British woman bravely shares her traumatic story of being forced into a cousin marriage as a teenager. She reveals the lasting impact and calls for stronger action against this hidden abuse.

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.

UK Govt's 'honour abuse' failure exposed

A damning report reveals systemic failures in protecting victims of 'honour-based' abuse in the UK, with the Home Office accused of breaking its pledge to criminalise forced marriage.

Kmart Australia Faces Legal Action Over Forced Labour Links

Australian retail giant Kmart is under fire as a prominent legal firm launches unprecedented action, alleging the company failed to adequately address modern slavery risks within its supply chain, potentially linking its products to forced labour.

SK leader demands Japan address wartime crimes

Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's opposition leader, has called on Japan to take responsibility for its wartime actions, including forced labour and sexual slavery, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Teen jailed for Wizz app catfishing scam

A 19-year-old from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to three years in prison for a cruel catfishing scheme that exploited young people on the social app Wizz.

Aussie couple loses £50k in email scam

A couple from Australia fell victim to a devastating email scam, losing £50,000 in a single transaction. Authorities urge vigilance as cybercriminals deploy increasingly sophisticated tactics.

'Slavemaster' forced migrants to scavenge in bins

A harrowing court case reveals how a so-called 'slavemaster' exploited vulnerable migrants, forcing them to scavenge in bins for food while pocketing their wages. Read the full story.

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