Crypto Queen jailed for £5.5bn Bitcoin fraud
Zhimin Qian, the 'Crypto Queen', has been sentenced to 11 years for a massive £5.5bn Bitcoin scam that defrauded 128,000 investors. Discover the full story of her lavish life and dramatic arrest.
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£5.5bn Bitcoin scam mastermind evaded UK for 6 years
Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to a massive Bitcoin money laundering scheme after living a lavish lifestyle in the UK for nearly six years. Discover how UK authorities finally caught up.
Royal Mail parcel text scam warning for UK shoppers
UK shoppers are being targeted by sophisticated Royal Mail text scams. Learn how to spot these fraudulent messages and protect your personal information from cybercriminals.
Lloyds Bank £399 Scam Warning - Don't Get Caught
Lloyds Banking Group alerts customers about sophisticated new scam tactics as fraudsters exploit fake security alerts to steal thousands from unsuspecting victims.
Widower loses £1.2M to 'Tina from LA' scam
A wealthy British businessman mourning his wife's death from cancer was systematically defrauded of his entire life savings by an elaborate online romance scam masterminded by a woman calling herself 'Tina from LA'.
Couple loses £40k in sophisticated bank impersonation scam
A Brantford couple lost their entire £40,000 retirement fund after falling victim to an elaborate fraud scheme where scammers perfectly mimicked their bank's security protocols in a chilling case of digital deception.
Gold vs Bitcoin: Ultimate Safe Haven Showdown
As economic uncertainty continues, experts weigh in on whether traditional gold or digital bitcoin offers better protection for your wealth in turbulent times.
Richard Osman targeted by AI identity theft scam
The Thursday Murder Club author becomes victim of sophisticated fraud operation using AI-generated videos to deceive fans and extract money.
Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.
Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam
A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.
Trump's Crypto Pardon Plan for Binance Founder Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's controversial discussions about pardoning Changpeng Zhao, the disgraced Binance founder, as part of a strategic political manoeuvre to secure cryptocurrency sector support.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals how financial advisors, inspired by 'Wolf of Wall Street', masterminded a £400m pension scam targeting vulnerable UK retirees through the Harlequin property scheme.
Gran loses life savings in Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam
A grandmother lost her entire £50,000 life savings after fraudsters impersonating Martin Lewis tricked her into a fake cryptocurrency investment, leaving her living in a caravan.
Mum's £75k Taylor Swift ticket scam nightmare
A devoted mother's quest to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets turned into a devastating £75,000 fraud ordeal, exposing the dark side of ticket reselling and celebrity fandom.
Ex-council leader jailed for £188k romance fraud scam
Ex-council leader Simon Tuck, 51, convicted of orchestrating sophisticated romance fraud across multiple dating platforms, stealing nearly £200,000 from victims in elaborate con.
Pensioner loses £20k to fake doctor romance scam
A vulnerable 72-year-old woman lost her life savings to a sophisticated online romance scam after being 'love-bombed' by a man posing as a humanitarian doctor in Somalia.
Couple's £2.8m holiday fraud exposed in luxury villa scam
A seemingly ordinary married couple from West Yorkshire has been convicted of orchestrating a sophisticated £2.8 million holiday scam that defrauded hundreds of victims through fake luxury villa bookings.
Mother fakes son's cancer in donation scam
Michelle Bodzar faces justice after fabricating her son's leukaemia diagnosis to solicit donations, in a disturbing case of medical fraud that betrayed trust and compassion.
Chinese national jailed for £5bn Bitcoin laundering scheme
Zhimin Qian sentenced to six years after laundering billions through cryptocurrency while living under false identity in London. UK authorities confiscate record-breaking Bitcoin haul.
Eric Trump's Chinese Crypto Deal Sparks Security Fears
Eric Trump faces intense scrutiny over a cryptocurrency partnership with Chinese mining giant Bitmain, raising national security concerns and political backlash.
Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners
UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.
Mum faked kids' cancer to scam £80k from donors
A deceitful mother who fabricated her children's terminal cancer diagnoses to con well-wishers out of thousands faces justice in shocking charity fraud case.
Winter Fuel Payment scam: DWP warns over fake HMRC texts
UK pensioners targeted by sophisticated SMS scam pretending to be from HMRC - here's how to protect your Winter Fuel Payment from fraudsters.
Brit charged in crypto scam with forced labour camps
Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning over 'Hi Mum' text scam
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis alerts parents about sophisticated new 'Hi Mum' scam texts that have already stolen thousands from families across Britain.
Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.
Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud
A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.
Martin Lewis scam warning after £60k theft
A devastated victim shares how sophisticated fraudsters stole £60,000 using Martin Lewis's identity, as the Money Saving Expert issues crucial advice to protect yourself from similar scams.
Bitcoin Plummets After Trump's China Warning
Cryptocurrency markets face dramatic sell-off as Donald Trump warns China may crush Bitcoin operations, triggering investor panic and regulatory concerns across digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin Crash: Trump Tariffs Trigger $400M Liquidation
Cryptocurrency markets experienced dramatic turbulence as Bitcoin plunged below $64,000 amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China. Discover how Trump's proposed tariffs triggered a massive $400 million liquidation event.
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