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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.

BBC Stars Deepfaked in Bogus Male Enhancement Advert

BBC newsreader Michael Rowland and health expert Dr Norman Swan are the latest high-profile victims of a sophisticated AI deepfake scam, with their likenesses fraudulently used to endorse a male enhancement product in shocking online adverts.

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.

Snoop Dogg's LGBTQ Apology Video Exposed as Deepfake Hoax

Rap legend Snoop Dogg is at the centre of a digital scandal after a viral video, featuring a seemingly heartfelt apology to the LGBTQ community, was revealed to be a sophisticated deepfake. The Daily Mail can exclusively confirm the footage is entirely fa

Will Smith's AI Tour Stuns With Real-Time Crowd Interaction

Hollywood superstar Will Smith is pioneering a new form of entertainment with a revolutionary AI-powered virtual tour. The digital avatar interacts with live audiences in real-time, sparking both awe and debate about the future of live performances.

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.

Meloni Sues Meta Over Deepfake Video on Facebook

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni launches a landmark lawsuit against Meta, demanding €2 million in damages after a deepfake pornographic video of her went viral on Facebook. The case centres on the platform's alleged failure to remove the content pro

AI Voice Cloning Scams Sweep UK: How to Protect Yourself

Exclusive: A shocking new wave of AI-powered voice cloning scams is sweeping the nation, with criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate loved ones. Experts warn this sophisticated fraud is 'here to stay' as cases surge. Learn the red flags and ho

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.

Will Smith Accused of Posting AI Concert Video

Will Smith faces a backlash from fans who accuse him of using artificial intelligence to generate a seemingly genuine concert video. The footage, which shows a euphoric Smith dancing with a crowd, is alleged to be a high-tech fabrication, sparking a debat

Tennessee CEO fired over AI-generated explicit employee images

The CEO of a Tennessee-based company has been abruptly terminated after an investigation revealed he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create and distribute sexually explicit deepfake images of female employees, sparking outrage and legal scrutiny

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.

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