Croatia car hire firms scamming British tourists
British holidaymakers in Croatia are being hit by ruthless car hire firms using intimidation and hidden fees. Here’s how to avoid falling victim.
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AI scammers use Billy Connolly's voice to trick fans
Scammers are using AI-generated voice clips of Billy Connolly to trick fans into sending money. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated fraud.
Dine and Dash Duo Flee Café After £100 Feast
A brazen pair of diners sprinted away from a riverside café in London without paying for their lavish £100 meal, leaving staff stunned.
£3.5m fraudster deported after 25 years in UK
A Zambian fraudster who lived a lavish lifestyle in the UK after stealing £3.5m in an elaborate scam has been deported after evading justice for 25 years. Discover how he fooled authorities and lived the high life.
Mother's savings stolen in phone scam horror
A devastated mother shares her nightmare after ruthless phone scammers tricked her into handing over her life savings. Learn how to protect yourself from similar schemes.
Cinderella Scam: Drugged via breasts, robbed unconscious
A shocking new scam involves women luring victims into licking drug-laced breasts before robbing them. One victim recounts waking up stripped of valuables worth thousands.
Mum jailed for stealing son's blood in illness scam
A twisted mother has been sentenced to prison for faking her son's terminal illness by stealing his blood in a sickening fraud scheme.
Cancer fraud mum faked illness for £30k donations
A Queensland mother, Amanda Power, has been exposed for faking terminal cancer to swindle over £30,000 in donations. The shocking deception unravelled when inconsistencies in her story were uncovered.
Elderly widow scammed by fake police in doorbell footage
A vulnerable 92-year-old widow was tricked into handing over £10,000 by a fraudster posing as a police officer, with the entire incident captured on her doorbell camera.
Influencer loses £50k in Revolut scam
A South African influencer based in London lost £50,000 in a sophisticated Revolut scam. Experts warn about rising digital banking fraud and share tips to stay safe.
Wheelchair scam leaves Gold Coast woman $1,700 poorer
A paraplegic woman from the Gold Coast was conned out of $1,700 in a fraudulent Facebook Marketplace deal for a wheelchair. Police are investigating the heartless scam.
Apprentice fans scammed by fake '1% Club' membership
Fans of BBC's The Apprentice are being tricked into paying £4.99 a month for a so-called '1% Club' membership that offers no real benefits. Here's what you need to know to avoid the scam.
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.
Fake doctor on Interpol's list arrested after £600 scams
A bogus doctor, accused of defrauding hundreds of patients by charging £600 for fake treatments, has been captured 5,000 miles from the UK after a global manhunt.
TikTok shopper humiliated by viral shorts scam
A TikTok shopper shares her shocking experience after buying trendy shorts that turned out to be nothing like advertised, leaving her feeling scammed and embarrassed.
Elderly Woman Drugged in Sydney 'Blessing Scam'
A terrifying 'blessing scam' in Sydney left an elderly woman unconscious after being drugged, with thieves making off with her life savings. Police warn residents to stay vigilant.
DWP warns Universal Credit claimants over scam emails
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an urgent alert to Universal Credit recipients about a surge in fraudulent emails targeting their benefits.
UK tourists in France warned about dangerous scam
British holidaymakers visiting France have been warned about a rising scam involving aggressive beggars – here's how to stay safe.
Romance fraudster jailed for £300k dating scam
A serial conman who posed as a wealthy businessman to trick women into handing over £300,000 has been jailed for six years. Read the shocking details of his elaborate dating scam.
Lloyds first UK bank to guarantee scam refunds
Lloyds Bank becomes the first UK high street bank to guarantee refunds for victims of authorised push payment scams, setting a new industry standard.
4 words that saved woman from travel scam
A savvy traveller shares how a four-word phrase helped her avoid a costly scam while abroad. Learn her top tips to stay safe on your next trip.
Aussie tourist scammed in Bali money exchange fraud
An Australian holidaymaker was duped in a notorious Bali currency exchange scam, losing thousands. Here’s how travellers can protect themselves from similar frauds.
South Korean arrested in $2.8M Manhattan watch scam
A South Korean man has been detained in New York for reportedly defrauding a Manhattan jeweller out of high-end watches worth millions. The elaborate scheme involved fake wire transfers and forged documents.
Ibiza scam warning for UK holidaymakers
UK holidaymakers heading to Ibiza are being warned about a sophisticated scam targeting unsuspecting tourists, as a whistleblower reveals shocking details.
Church priest jailed for fraud in Cheshire and Sheffield
A former Church of England priest has been sentenced to prison for defrauding parishioners in Cheshire and Sheffield, pocketing thousands in a deceitful scheme.
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.
Bank employee jailed for £1.2M elderly fraud
A former Commonwealth Bank employee in Australia has been sentenced to prison for defrauding elderly clients out of £1.2 million. Read the shocking details of his elaborate scam.
British tourist drugged, robbed of £16k in Rio
A British holidaymaker collapses on a Rio de Janeiro beach after being drugged by two women who spiked his drink and stole £16,000 from his bank accounts. Disturbing CCTV footage captures the brazen crime.
Fraudster faked Jordan friendship in £1.4m scam
A con artist who pretended to be close friends with basketball legend Michael Jordan has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a £1.4 million Ponzi scheme.
Puppy scam leaves woman £1,200 poorer
A woman shares her devastating experience after falling victim to a sophisticated puppy scam, losing £1,200 and her dream pet.
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