Ex-council leader jailed for £188k romance fraud scam
Ex-council leader Simon Tuck, 51, convicted of orchestrating sophisticated romance fraud across multiple dating platforms, stealing nearly £200,000 from victims in elaborate con.
Ex-council leader Simon Tuck, 51, convicted of orchestrating sophisticated romance fraud across multiple dating platforms, stealing nearly £200,000 from victims in elaborate con.
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
A predatory Tinder rapist who faked his own death to avoid facing justice has been sentenced to 14 years for multiple sexual assaults across England.
Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
A 28-year-old man who used Tinder and Snapchat to lure and sexually assault multiple women has been sentenced to 14 years in prison at Warwick Crown Court after a thorough police investigation exposed his predatory pattern.
Dating apps face a new crisis as users deploy ChatGPT to craft irresistible messages, creating artificial connections and raising concerns about authenticity in digital romance.
A transgender woman from Nottingham has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a man she met on Tinder, in a case that has raised questions about dating app safety.
Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudsters exploited COVID support schemes as government deploys specialist team to claw back stolen taxpayer money.
Exclusive: UK authorities issue 72-hour ultimatum to suspected pandemic fraudsters as £30 million remains unreturned. Final chance before criminal prosecution begins.
Amy Irons' terrifying ordeal began when she overheard a man in a Glasgow pub boasting about matching with 'her' on Tinder - but she'd never seen his profile. The 28-year-old marketing manager shares her chilling story of digital identity theft and the dan
Exclusive investigation reveals how British expat Andrew 'Mooshtips' Manison allegedly defrauded horse racing enthusiasts worldwide from his Thai mansion in elaborate betting scheme.
A serial sex offender who used Tinder to prey on women, then staged his own death to evade justice, has been sentenced to eight years after being spotted exercising on a Spanish beach.
A calculating predator who used dating apps to target vulnerable women has been jailed for 16 years after a major police investigation uncovered his systematic campaign of sexual violence across the UK.
Exclusive: Joshua Lines, 28, used fake identities on Tinder to target women across London before committing horrific sexual assaults. The serial predator has been jailed indefinitely after a major police investigation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Charlie Javice allegedly fabricated 4 million student accounts in one of America's most brazen banking frauds, leaving JPMorgan Chase with staggering losses.
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated catfishing operation, using stolen photos of a man named Marcus, has targeted and emotionally manipulated thousands of singles across Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble in a massive UK dating scam.
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
Film review: The new Lily James thriller 'Swiped' attempts to expose the dark side of modern dating apps but fails to deliver a compelling narrative, falling into cliché and offering a shallow critique of a complex subject.
Notorious speedboat killer Jack Shepherd is back behind bars after a reckless joyride on the Thames with a Tinder date ended in a dramatic crash. The convicted murderer, already serving time for the death of Charlotte Brown, faces new charges for endanger
A Perth woman's dream Tinder date turned into a financial nightmare after her mystery companion ordered lavish champagne and seafood before disappearing, leaving her to foot the astonishing £1,500 bill alone.
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.
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.
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
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.
Shimon Hayut, the infamous 'Tinder Swindler' from the Netflix documentary, is accused of targeting another woman in a sophisticated romance scam, leaving her emotionally devastated and financially ruined. Exclusive details inside.
Notorious conman Shimon Hayut, infamous as the 'Tinder Swindler', has been captured by Interpol in Tbilisi after a global manhunt, facing fresh fraud charges.
Simon Leviev, the notorious conman from the hit Netflix documentary 'The Tinder Swindler', has been arrested in Georgia on an international warrant. Discover the latest on his capture and the charges he faces.
A new survey exposes the terrifying physical safety concerns women face in online dating, with 1 in 3 fearing for their safety. Discover the urgent call for tech companies to act.