Lottery fraudster still owes £1.25m after scam
Edward Putman, convicted for a £2.5m National Lottery fraud and a previous rape, has settled part of his confiscation order but over £1 million remains outstanding. Discover the full story.
Edward Putman, convicted for a £2.5m National Lottery fraud and a previous rape, has settled part of his confiscation order but over £1 million remains outstanding. Discover the full story.
An in-depth look at Edward Putman's sophisticated £2.5m National Lottery fraud and the trail of cruelty he left behind. Discover the full story of the deception.
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
Saturday night's National Lottery draw was dramatically cancelled moments before it was due to air, leaving millions of players in suspense. Camelot confirms technical issues forced the last-minute postponement.
UK lottery players faced frustration and uncertainty as a major technical failure disrupted National Lottery operations, causing widespread delays to draws and leaving millions of tickets in limbo.
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.
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
A life-changing £4 million Lotto jackpot from July 2023 remains unclaimed in Westminster, with the lucky ticket holder having just weeks to come forward before the prize expires forever.
A life-changing £3 million lottery win turned into a nightmare for one UK family after their winning ticket was stolen in a brazen theft, leaving them fighting to claim their rightful prize.
Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudsters exploited COVID support schemes as government deploys specialist team to claw back stolen taxpayer money.
Exclusive: UK authorities issue 72-hour ultimatum to suspected pandemic fraudsters as £30 million remains unreturned. Final chance before criminal prosecution begins.
Exclusive investigation reveals how British expat Andrew 'Mooshtips' Manison allegedly defrauded horse racing enthusiasts worldwide from his Thai mansion in elaborate betting scheme.
Saturday's Lotto draw produced a single multi-millionaire as one ticket matched all six numbers to claim the £3.8 million jackpot prize. Get the full breakdown of winning numbers and prize tiers.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Charlie Javice allegedly fabricated 4 million student accounts in one of America's most brazen banking frauds, leaving JPMorgan Chase with staggering losses.
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
A mystery UK National Lottery player has finally come forward to claim a life-changing £1 million prize from the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw, ending a three-month search by operators.
Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.
Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.
Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.
A mother-of-four and competitive kickboxer has been exposed for faking a terminal cancer diagnosis to con her former partner out of thousands of pounds in a despicable fraud.
Rony Denis, a US Army veteran and church deacon, faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive fraud scheme, diverting over £1.2 million from a veterans charity to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.
A life-changing £1 million National Lottery prize has gone unclaimed in Westminster, with the 180-day deadline passing. Camelot confirms the funds will now benefit National Lottery projects across the UK.
A Nottingham man's £86 scratchcard win turned into an epic 200-mile round trip after the Post Office refused to pay out, forcing him to drive to the lottery's Carlisle HQ.