Social Media Travel Scams Cost Brits Thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated cyber scams using fake social media posts and cloned websites to target British holidaymakers. Learn how to protect yourself from these devastating frauds.
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AI Homeless Person TikTok Trend Alarms UK Police
British police issue urgent warning as teenagers use artificial intelligence to create fake homeless personas in dangerous social media challenge sweeping through schools
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.
Jaguar Land Rover hit by Russian and Chinese cyberattack
Exclusive: Luxury car giant Jaguar Land Rover faces major security breach as sophisticated hackers, believed to be state-backed Russian and Chinese operatives, target sensitive corporate data in coordinated cyber assault.
Congress probes Starlink over Myanmar scam centres
A congressional committee launches investigation into SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service amid allegations it's being used to power sophisticated scam operations in Myanmar.
South Korean student's torture death in Cambodia sparks crisis
The brutal death of a South Korean university student, allegedly tortured at a Cambodian scam compound, has triggered diplomatic turmoil and exposed the dark underworld of forced cyber-scamming operations in Southeast Asia.
Melbourne couple's business stolen by sophisticated scammers
A Melbourne couple's thriving business was systematically stolen by sophisticated scammers who hijacked their phone numbers, emails, and bank accounts in a chilling modern-day cyber theft that left them financially ruined.
Online Scams: The Victims Forced to Become Perpetrators
New analysis reveals the complex reality behind online scams, where many perpetrators are themselves victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Authorities must adopt a more nuanced approach to tackling this growing crisis.
Catfish predator jailed for tormenting dozens of women
Twisted Matthew Hardy, 30, has been sentenced to prison after waging a five-year campaign of psychological terror against dozens of women, using fake profiles to infiltrate their lives before demanding intimate photos.
Hackers steal data of 8,000 nursery children
Two men in custody after sophisticated cyber attack compromised sensitive information including photographs and home addresses of thousands of young children across Britain.
ChatGPT vandal exposes AI privacy crisis in UK
A shocking case reveals how AI chat histories became tools for blackmail and crime, raising urgent questions about digital privacy protections in the age of artificial intelligence.
Kido Nursery hackers claim data deletion in U-turn
Cybercriminals behind the Kido Nursery breach announce they've permanently deleted stolen family data, raising questions about their motives and the ongoing security crisis affecting UK childcare providers.
Chinese heiress at centre of London Rolls-Royce crash scandal
Exclusive insider revelations about the enigmatic Chinese businesswoman behind the devastating Rolls-Royce collision in Mayfair as former associates break their silence about her dramatic fall from grace.
Chinese family sentenced to death for $1bn online scams
Eleven members of a ruthless family syndicate have been sentenced to death in China for masterminding one of the largest online scam operations in history, defrauding victims worldwide of over $1 billion through sophisticated digital deception.
China sentences 11 to death in Myanmar fraud case
A Chinese court has sentenced eleven individuals to death for operating massive online scam networks from Myanmar, targeting thousands of victims in sophisticated financial fraud operations worth millions.
The Great British Hack: True Story Behind the ITV Drama
Dive into the incredible true story of the 2013 hack that paralysed Britain, now a gripping ITV drama. Discover how a teen's cyberattack led to a high-stakes hunt and a national wake-up call.
Teen arrested in Heathrow Airport cyber attack probe
A major cyber attack disrupted Heathrow Airport's systems, leading to the arrest of a 13-year-old boy. The National Crime Agency confirms an ongoing investigation into the serious security breach.
UK teen arrested over Las Vegas casino cyberattacks
A 17-year-old from the UK has been apprehended in connection with a series of sophisticated cyberattacks that brought Las Vegas casino giants Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts to their knees, leading to multi-million pound losses.
Catfish jailed for 14 years for blackmailing young girls
A depraved predator who posed as a teenage boy online to catfish and sexually blackmail girls as young as 11 has been sentenced to 14 years in prison at Manchester Crown Court. Read the full shocking details of this cybercrime case.
Student accused of laundering crime cash & paedophile site profits
A University of Southampton student faces serious charges for allegedly laundering millions for an organised crime network and generating revenue from a website monetising child sexual abuse material. Exclusive details on the investigation.
Jaguar Land Rover Staff Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover investigates a significant cyberattack compromising UK staff data. The breach, linked to a third-party vendor, exposes personal details including national insurance numbers.
Chinese heiress in £2.5m phantom Rolls-Royce court battle
Exclusive: The glittering world of super-rich Chinese heiress LanLan Yang is unravelling in a London High Court drama. Discover the shocking tale of a £2.5 million Rolls-Royce that never was, a disputed £15 million Mayfair property, and the high-stakes le
Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags
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.
Netflix director's daughter targeted in sinister catfish plot
A Netflix director and mother reveals the horrifying moment she discovered a stranger had stolen her young daughter's identity to create fake social media profiles, in a sophisticated catfishing scheme that exposes the dark side of digital parenting.
Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Detained in Georgia
Simon Leviev, the infamous conman known as the 'Tinder Swindler', has been detained in Georgia. Wanted by Interpol for multi-million dollar romance scams across Europe, his arrest marks a major victory for international law enforcement.
Loyalty Card 'Points Bandits' Steal Millions in Rewards
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in loyalty card fraud across the UK, with sophisticated criminal gangs hacking accounts to steal millions of pounds worth of points from unsuspecting shoppers.
Netflix Exposes UK's Tinder Swindler in New Doc
Netflix unveils 'Love, Con & Revenge', a gripping new documentary investigating a real-life Tinder romance scammer who conned women across the UK. Discover the shocking story of deception and the victims' fight for justice.
Autistic Teen Hacker Jailed for Uber and GTA Cyberattacks
An 18-year-old autistic hacker from Oxford has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for a spree of cyberattacks that compromised Uber, EE, and Rockstar Games, the creators of Grand Theft Auto.
UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks
Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.
Telstra Identity Fraud Scam: Official Warning Issued
Exclusive: A sophisticated new identity fraud scam is impersonating Australian telecoms giant Telstra, tricking victims into handing over personal documents. Here's how to protect yourself.
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