A cruel love scammer posing as a NASA astronaut conned a vulnerable elderly woman into sending thousands of pounds for 'emergency oxygen' for his spaceship. The sophisticated fraud preys on the lonely.
Meta launches a groundbreaking AI-curated feature on Instagram, creating a personalised Reels feed exclusively for you and your closest friends, aiming to boost private sharing.
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.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a severe global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts, post content, or send messages in one of the platform's most significant technical failures this year.
A celebrated French actress has been allegedly defrauded of millions by a conman posing as an Irish aristocrat in a sophisticated luxury yacht investment scam, exposing a web of deceit and false promises.
A British grandmother's dream romance with a younger man turned into a nightmare after she discovered he was a fake, conning her out of her life savings in an elaborate catfishing scheme.
A UK seller shares her devastating story of selling a luxury designer bag on Vinted, only to be left empty-handed after a sophisticated buyer scam. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.
A sophisticated new scam is exploiting job seekers on LinkedIn, using fake profiles and AI to sell fraudulent CV writing services. Here's how to protect yourself.
A vulnerable 84-year-old woman from Surrey was conned out of her entire savings by sophisticated fraudsters posing as police officers in a devastating courier scam that highlights the rising threat to elderly residents.
A Tennessee man faces criminal charges after allegedly using the iconic name of baseball legend Babe Ruth to scam a victim in a fraudulent memorabilia deal, exposing a sophisticated identity theft operation.
The Department for Work and Pensions issues an urgent warning as sophisticated fraudsters target benefit claimants. Learn the red flags to protect your money.
British tourists are being targeted by a sophisticated new timeshare scam. Learn the red flags and how to protect your money and personal information from fraudsters.
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated 'closing down sale' scams on social media, with fake ads from counterfeit brands tricking Brits out of thousands. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect your money.
A British man was brutally kidnapped and tortured in the US after being tricked into a fake cryptocurrency job interview. This is the shocking story of a sophisticated transatlantic trap.
UK households are being targeted by a sophisticated 'phantom delivery' SMS scam. Royal Mail and Action Fraud issue urgent warning as criminals steal personal and financial details.
The DWP has issued an urgent warning about a sophisticated scam targeting benefit claimants. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
A shocking new scam involves women luring victims into licking drug-laced breasts before robbing them. One victim recounts waking up stripped of valuables worth thousands.
A paraplegic woman from the Gold Coast was conned out of $1,700 in a fraudulent Facebook Marketplace deal for a wheelchair. Police are investigating the heartless scam.
Fans of BBC's The Apprentice are being tricked into paying £4.99 a month for a so-called '1% Club' membership that offers no real benefits. Here's what you need to know to avoid the scam.
A savvy traveller shares how a four-word phrase helped her avoid a costly scam while abroad. Learn her top tips to stay safe on your next trip.
An Australian holidaymaker was duped in a notorious Bali currency exchange scam, losing thousands. Here’s how travellers can protect themselves from similar frauds.
A South Korean man has been detained in New York for reportedly defrauding a Manhattan jeweller out of high-end watches worth millions. The elaborate scheme involved fake wire transfers and forged documents.
UK holidaymakers heading to Ibiza are being warned about a sophisticated scam targeting unsuspecting tourists, as a whistleblower reveals shocking details.
A former Church of England priest has been sentenced to prison for defrauding parishioners in Cheshire and Sheffield, pocketing thousands in a deceitful scheme.
A couple from Australia fell victim to a devastating email scam, losing £50,000 in a single transaction. Authorities urge vigilance as cybercriminals deploy increasingly sophisticated tactics.
A former Commonwealth Bank employee in Australia has been sentenced to prison for defrauding elderly clients out of £1.2 million. Read the shocking details of his elaborate scam.
A British holidaymaker collapses on a Rio de Janeiro beach after being drugged by two women who spiked his drink and stole £16,000 from his bank accounts. Disturbing CCTV footage captures the brazen crime.
A con artist who pretended to be close friends with basketball legend Michael Jordan has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a £1.4 million Ponzi scheme.
A woman shares her devastating experience after falling victim to a sophisticated puppy scam, losing £1,200 and her dream pet.
Wembley Stadium is investigating a fraudulent Oasis reunion ticket scam that left fans devastated. Learn how the scam unfolded and what’s being done.