Scammer: Trump Could Stop Fraud Targeting Elderly
A Ukrainian man sentenced for a major US fraud scheme bizarrely claimed Donald Trump could stop the scams. Read the full details of the international crime ring targeting elderly Americans.
A Ukrainian man sentenced for a major US fraud scheme bizarrely claimed Donald Trump could stop the scams. Read the full details of the international crime ring targeting elderly Americans.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will not seek re-election as a massive welfare fraud scandal engulfs his state. His daughter claims conservatives targeted him because 'he's everything Trump will never be.'
A Minneapolis daycare at the heart of a multi-million dollar fraud scandal faces scrutiny after eagle-eyed viewers spotted bizarre stock images on its walls. The director denies any wrongdoing.
A divorced couple accused of a $35m fraud in Paraguay have won a UK deportation appeal, arguing they face violence in prison and inadequate healthcare. Read the full legal ruling.
Duncan Herd, who swindled victims out of £70,000, has been sentenced to 20 weeks after being extradited from the US. Police vow to relentlessly pursue those evading justice.
A Minnesota daycare centre with a misspelt sign is at the heart of a major fraud investigation after receiving millions in taxpayer funds. Journalists report empty facilities, while consultants defend the operation.
A Minnesota daycare at the heart of a multi-million dollar fraud scandal claims its misspelt sign is a 'printing error'. Journalists witnessed children entering the facility as funding is frozen.
A viral video alleging a massive fraud scheme within Minnesota's Somali community has triggered a federal funding freeze and nationwide immigration raids. Explore the full story.
A viral video alleging a massive Somali-run fraud scheme in Minnesota has triggered a federal crackdown, frozen funds, and intensified immigration raids. Explore the full story.
Mary Flanagan vanished aged 16 on New Year's Eve 1959. As The Independent's SafeCall launches, we revisit Britain's most enduring missing person mystery. Donate to help vulnerable children.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defends his state's record amid a massive fraud scandal involving daycare centres and COVID funds, as FBI Director Kash Patel reveals the crisis runs deeper than thought.
The FBI has surged resources to Minnesota to investigate a daycare accused of a multi-million pound taxpayer fraud scheme. Read the latest on this unfolding scandal.
A Hertfordshire couple face a torrent of bailiffs and debts after fraudsters used their address for bank accounts, cars and loans. Discover their ongoing battle and what you can do to protect yourself.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
The Trump administration is demanding repayment of hundreds of millions in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota, with potential losses reaching billions. Read the full investigation.
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
The shocking story of Tushar Atre, the wealthy tech entrepreneur who forced employees to do push-ups while running a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that ultimately led to his conviction and 5-year prison sentence.
New York's attorney general confronts Trump's legal team in high-stakes hearing over unpaid civil fraud penalty, as prosecutors seek to enforce judgment through property seizures.
A stunning collection of high-performance supercars seized from international fraudster Anopkumar Maudhoo will be auctioned off, including rare Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys linked to his £1.3 million scam operation.
Shocking investigation reveals how financial advisors, inspired by 'Wolf of Wall Street', masterminded a £400m pension scam targeting vulnerable UK retirees through the Harlequin property scheme.
A prominent solicitor who represented Jon Venables during the James Bulger murder trial has been charged with fraud offences dating back to the 1990s, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the legal professional.
A woman who fabricated a devastating cancer diagnosis to swindle the NHS and generous donors out of over £70,000 has been sentenced to prison in a case that has stunned the community.
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.