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Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home

A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.

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.

UK clamps down on foreign child benefit fraud

Ministers launch a major crackdown on families fraudulently claiming UK child benefits for children living abroad. New data-sharing powers with foreign governments aim to save taxpayers millions.

UK slashes Child Benefit for children living overseas

Exclusive: The UK government is implementing a major crackdown on Child Benefit claims for children living overseas. The new 'UK link' test could see thousands of families lose crucial financial support. Here's what you need to know.

Bank Holiday DWP Payment Warning for Universal Credit Claimants

Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d

100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap

A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f

Budget to give UK families up to £20,000 a year

Exclusive: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget to revolutionise child benefit system, lifting the 'unfair' High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold and boosting household incomes for millions.

Tinder Swindler victim speaks out in Netflix doc

Cecilie Fjellhoy, one of the victims of the infamous 'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev, reveals her harrowing experience of love, betrayal, and financial ruin in a gripping Netflix documentary.

Woman loses £500 in cruel puppy scam

A woman shares her devastating experience after falling victim to a cruel puppy scam, losing £500 for a dog that was never real. Learn how to spot the warning signs.

Aussie loses £50K in Thailand crypto scam

An Australian traveller was duped out of £50,000 in a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam while holidaying in Thailand. Here's how the fraud unfolded and how to protect yourself.

Father loses £30k in Google search scam

A father was conned out of £30,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated scam found through a Google search. Experts warn of rising online fraud tactics.

Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil Review

Discover if the Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil lives up to the hype in our in-depth review. Find out why it might be your next beauty must-have.

AI lawn scam sweeps TikTok - how it works

A sophisticated AI-driven scam is targeting homeowners on TikTok, offering fake lawn care services and vanishing with their money. Authorities warn of rising digital fraud.

Sydney tradie loses $500k in property scam

A Sydney tradesman was duped out of his $500,000 life savings in a sophisticated property scam. Experts warn of rising fraud tactics in Australia's competitive housing market.

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