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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.

Police Warn Swift Fans Over Southport Ticket Scams

Merseyside Police launch urgent fraud alert ahead of Taylor Swift's Liverpool concerts, warning fans of sophisticated ticket scams targeting Swifties. Officers advise on how to spot fake listings and protect yourself.

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.

Student's £1,200 Fake Uber Nightmare in Leeds

A 21-year-old student from Leeds was defrauded of £1,200 after falling victim to a sophisticated fake Uber scam. Learn how the con unfolded and the crucial safety tips to protect yourself.

Employee stole £500k from Colin Firth's ex-wife's firm

A trusted bookkeeper at Livia Firth's Eco-Age fashion firm has admitted to embezzling over half a million pounds in a sophisticated fraud, leaving the celebrity-loved brand reeling and facing a significant court case.

Woman loses £200k to 'English accent' NAB phone scam

A Melbourne woman was conned out of her life savings by fraudsters impersonating NAB security with polished English accents. This in-depth report reveals the sophisticated tactics used and crucial safety tips to avoid becoming the next victim.

Teacher injured in Southport attacks shunned by community

A teacher seriously injured in the Southport knife attacks faces a devastating double trauma: recovery from her physical wounds and rejection by the community she helped build, a safeguarding inquiry has been told.

Billionaire 'Table Tennis Terrorist' Mastermind Exposed

EXCLUSIVE: Wealthy financier and table tennis fanatic Shezad Chowdhury is unmasked as the alleged mastermind behind a sophisticated 'Ping Pong' phishing campaign targeting UK victims, raising serious questions about cyber security and the exploitation of

Southport Hero Stabbed Confronting Killer

Jonathan Hayes, a 49-year-old local hero, was brutally stabbed after bravely confronting the Southport attacker. Exclusive details reveal his courageous attempt to prevent further tragedy during the horrific spree.

Australian Dad's £1.4m UK Property Fraud Nightmare

An Australian father faces financial ruin after discovering the UK property he purchased for £1.4 million has been illegally sold to him while the true owner was abroad. Exclusive investigation reveals how property fraud is targeting foreign buyers.

Woman loses £40k life savings in romance scam

A British woman shares her harrowing story of losing her entire £40,000 life savings to a manipulative ex-boyfriend in a sophisticated romance scam that left her financially and emotionally devastated.

US 'Queen' Jailed for £130k Northern Ireland Theft Scam

American fraudster Marianne Smyth, who masqueraded as an Irish royalty heiress, has been found guilty of stealing over £130,000 from victims in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US. The Belfast Crown Court delivers justice in a shocking cross-Atlanti

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.

Surgeon admits lying about sepsis to have legs amputated

A British surgeon has sensationally confessed to faking a life-threatening sepsis diagnosis to deliberately have both legs amputated in a brazen attempt to claim nearly half a million pounds in insurance payouts.

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