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New-Build Homes Now Cheaper Than Old Ones In UK Market Shift

A startling shift is occurring in the UK housing market. Exclusive analysis reveals new-build properties are now significantly cheaper than older homes in some regions, signalling potential market distress and a crisis in buyer confidence. Experts warn th

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.

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

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.

UK Moving House: The Shocking Hidden Costs of 2025

Exclusive investigation reveals the crippling financial and emotional toll of buying and selling homes in Britain. From soaring fees to estate agent tricks, discover what the industry doesn't want you to know.

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.

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.

The Unusual New Check Every UK Homebuyer Must Do

Homebuyers across the UK are adopting a bizarre new due diligence tactic, investigating a property's 'toilet etiquette' to avoid disastrous neighbour disputes. This strange trend is becoming a crucial step in the property search.

Barrister Sues Over Notting Hill Home's Flooded Basement

A high-flying barrister is taking legal action against the previous owner of her £4.5 million Notting Hill home after uncovering a shocking secret: the basement was catastrophically and permanently flooded, a fact she claims was deliberately concealed dur

Fake 'Closing Down Sale' Scam Targeting UK Shoppers Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated 'closing down sale' scams on social media, with fake ads from counterfeit brands tricking Brits out of thousands. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect your money.

Major Change for Anyone Buying a House in UK

A landmark legal ruling has transformed the home-buying process in England and Wales, granting buyers a crucial 'cooling-off' period after a property sale falls through. Discover how this change protects your finances.

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