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WNBA star's GoFundMe backlash over league fines

Phoenix Mercury's Sophie Cunningham creates fundraising storm after WNBA penalties, highlighting growing tension between players and league over controversial fines and financial fairness in women's basketball.

British father paralysed after Ibiza cliff jump accident

Exclusive: Tom Hilditch, a 45-year-old father from the UK, is fighting for his future after a catastrophic spinal injury from a holiday cliff jump in Ibiza left him paralysed. His family launches a desperate £100,000 fundraising appeal for his care and re

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

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.

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.

Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k

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.

Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam

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.

Perth mum jailed for faking cancer in donation scam

A mother-of-four and former kickboxer from Perth has been sentenced to prison after concocting an elaborate lie about having terminal cancer to swindle thousands in donations from her community.

Brit Hospitalised After Terrible Bali Scooter Crash

A British holidaymaker is fighting for recovery in a Bali hospital after a catastrophic scooter accident left him with severe injuries and a £15,000 medical bill, sparking a desperate fundraising appeal from his family.

Charlotte community rallies for child of shooting victims

A heartbroken community in Charlotte, North Carolina, is raising funds to support the young daughter of DeCarlos Brown and Iryna Zarutska, who were tragically killed in a domestic shooting. The suspect, Brown's brother, is in custody.

Sir Chris Hoy Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy reveals personal prostate cancer battle as his family starts a vital GoFundMe for Glasgow research, aiming to revolutionise men's health screening.

Trump Slapped with £328m Fine in NY Fraud Case

New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.

UK Alert: 6 Dangerous Scams Targeting Your Family

Exclusive guide to the six most dangerous financial scams circulating in the UK. Learn how to protect yourself and vulnerable loved ones from sophisticated fraudsters. Essential reading for every household.

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.

£500m benefit fraud by Brits living abroad exposed

Shocking Daily Mail probe reveals systematic abuse of UK benefits system with half a billion pounds claimed fraudulently annually by Britons living overseas. Ministers face urgent calls to act.

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