Multiple US citizens have been detained and turned away at foreign borders after their passports were flagged as lost or stolen without their knowledge. Read their alarming stories and the urgent warnings they are issuing.
Big Brother star Henry Southan recounts a failed phone theft attempt in an O2 shop. The incident highlights a worrying trend of celebrity-targeted crime in London.
A journalist's Hogmanay viewing of a clichéd BBC Scotland show prompts reflection on a rediscovered family film, revealing his grandfather's WWII heroism and a more complex British-Scottish identity. Discover the powerful personal history that challenges
Danielle Miller, who bragged about being a 'con artist', receives a lengthy Florida prison sentence for a multi-million pound pandemic loan scam and identity theft. Read the full story.
A new YouGov survey reveals shifting UK attitudes on national identity, with a stark generational and political divide on pride in British history and institutions. Explore the full findings.
A new YouGov poll shows a significant rise in people believing you must be born British to be British. Discover the stark divides by age, ethnicity, and politics.
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
A new IPPR report reveals a sharp rise in Britons linking nationality to birthplace. The Alaa Abd el-Fattah citizenship row highlights a shifting political debate on identity. Explore the implications.
Exclusive research reveals a worrying rise in ethno-nationalist views on British identity, with Reform UK supporters holding the most extreme positions. Discover the data and the political response.
Exclusive research shows a worrying increase in support for hard-right narratives on national identity, with a third now believing you must be born in the UK to be British. Discover the data and political implications.
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
Two Spirit Airlines agents face theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's designer purse from Fort Lauderdale airport. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
CCTV footage shows an Evri delivery driver allegedly stealing a parcel from a Hampshire home. The incident highlights the UK's £650m-a-year parcel theft epidemic. Read the full story.
Two Spirit Airlines employees face petit theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's Louis Vuitton wristlet left at a Florida airport gate. Read the full investigation details.
Learn the critical red flags of Social Security scams and how to protect yourself. Experts warn against unsolicited calls and urgent requests for personal data.
A US medic with a prior identity theft conviction is accused of a $9.77 million scam against veterans. Arrested at San Francisco airport, he faces up to 10 years in prison. Read the full investigation.
A Planet Fitness employee told a black woman to 'calm down' after she confronted a white suspect accused of stealing from her Louis Vuitton bag. The incident, caught on video, has sparked fury online.
Criminals are exploiting SIM registration rules in popular destinations to steal travellers' passport details. Experts reveal how to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
The DVLA warns drivers to spot sophisticated scams after 20,000 fraud reports. Learn how to protect your licence and avoid unwarranted fines. Stay safe online.
The DWP warns against sharing your National Insurance number on CVs as identity theft soars. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment scams and fraud.
Dubbed 'Criminal Barbie', Paola Co Carita Gobel was detained in Brazil for an alleged plot to steal from wealthy neighbours. Discover the details of the elaborate scam.
Residents on a Warrington street discovered their addresses were used to open fraudulent HSBC accounts. The bank has apologised after victims received bank cards and PINs for strangers.
An Italian man disguised himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension while hiding her mummified body at home. Read the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
A Minnesota factory worker faced financial ruin and false accusations after an undocumented migrant stole his identity for over a decade. Discover his shocking story.
A British man's identity remains shrouded in mystery after a fatal police chase in the US left an Uber driver dead. The suspect has used multiple aliases including that of a real UK citizen.
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
A Michigan mother faces serious charges after allegedly impersonating her teenage daughter to meet a man on Tinder in a disturbing case of digital deception and family betrayal.
Merseyside Police are searching for a woman who impersonated Taylor Swift while attempting to open a fraudulent bank account in Southport, Lancashire.
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
An Ivy League student's elaborate deception unravels as Yale discovers he created a fictitious North Dakota persona to hide his Asian background, leading to his expulsion from the prestigious institution.