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.
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US ESTA Fee Hike: New £17 Charge for UK Travellers
British travellers face a new £17 fee for US ESTA applications under a new law signed by President Biden. Travel expert Simon Calder breaks down what it means for your next stateside trip.
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.
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
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.
Cooper Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Refugee Visa System
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns the UK's failing refugee family reunion visa system, citing British Red Cross data showing a 70% rejection spike, tearing vulnerable families apart.
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.
UK to remove foreign students who overstay visas
The Home Office announces a strict new policy threatening international students who overstay their visas with immediate removal, as part of a broader immigration crackdown.
US halts new Palestine passport visa approvals
The Biden administration suspends visa approvals for Palestinian Authority passport holders, citing security concerns. The move marks a significant tightening of US immigration policy and has drawn immediate criticism from rights groups.
Bali axes visa-on-arrival for UK tourists in new policy
British tourists face a new travel hurdle as Bali eliminates its popular visa-on-arrival scheme, requiring an online application and proof of accommodation before flight.
Turkish drag queen wins UK Global Talent visa battle
Ece Erken, a renowned Turkish transgender drag performer, wins her battle to stay in Britain under the Global Talent visa, overturning an initial Home Office refusal in a landmark case for artistic recognition.
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.
Dating Naked Star Forced to Leave UK After Visa Rejection
Eva Chilingarian, star of Dating Naked, was forced into a sudden departure from the UK after her visa renewal was shockingly denied, upending her life and relationship.
Bali Deports Tourists in Major Visa Rule Crackdown
Indonesia is enforcing strict new visa regulations in Bali, targeting tourists on social visas for long-term stays. Authorities are conducting raids and deporting violators, signalling a major shift in the island's famous 'digital nomad' culture.
Bali Tourists Face Passport Seizure & Visa Bans
Indonesia is getting tough on misbehaving tourists in Bali. New reports confirm visitors are having passports confiscated and facing five-year bans for visa overstays and illegal activities. Here's what you need to know to avoid trouble.
Aussies barred from US over minor, decades-old offences
Australians are facing US travel bans and visa rejections for minor, decades-old offences, including a Sydney man denied entry for a forgotten fine. Experts warn of a major policy shift catching travellers unaware.
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.
The Real Immigration Crisis: Wealthy US Celebrities in UK
An exposé on how wealthy US celebrities exploiting UK visa loopholes are overshadowing genuine immigration debates, creating a two-tier system that privileges the elite.
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.
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.
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.
New Timeshare Scam Warning for British Holidaymakers
British tourists are being targeted by a sophisticated new timeshare scam. Learn the red flags and how to protect your money and personal information from fraudsters.
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