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.
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Scottish Tinder Swindler Jailed For Fake Holiday Scam
A calculating conman from Scotland has been sentenced to prison for a cruel dating scam. Posing as a wealthy businessman on Tinder, he swindled thousands from women for fake romantic trips, all while subjecting them to horrific physical and sexual abuse.
Woman scammed by fake NASA astronaut in £16k romance con
A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f
DVLA QR Code Parking Fine Scam Targets UK Drivers
UK motorists are being targeted by a sophisticated new text message scam impersonating the DVLA and demanding payment for fake parking fines. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
Elderly woman scammed by fake astronaut in 'oxygen' con
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.
HSBC ordered to repay £50k after pensioner scam failure
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.
French actress loses £7m in fake aristocrat yacht scam
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.
Grandma's Toyboy Romance Exposed as £300k Catfish Scam
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.
Vinted Designer Bag Scam: Seller Left With Nothing
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.
Sophisticated LinkedIn CV Writing Scam Exposed
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.
Elderly Surrey woman loses £1,700 life savings in courier scam
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.
Man uses Babe Ruth's name in baseball card scam, charged
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.
DWP Alert: 7 Million At Risk From New Benefit Scam
The Department for Work and Pensions issues an urgent warning as sophisticated fraudsters target benefit claimants. Learn the red flags to protect your money.
New Timeshare Scam Warning for British Holidaymakers
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.
Fake 'Closing Down Sale' Scam Targeting UK Shoppers Exposed
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.
Brit kidnapped in US after fake crypto job interview
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.
'Phantom' Parcel Delivery Scam Warning For UK Households
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.
DWP scam warning: Fraudsters target benefit claimants
The DWP has issued an urgent warning about a sophisticated scam targeting benefit claimants. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
Cinderella Scam: Drugged via breasts, robbed unconscious
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.
Wheelchair scam leaves Gold Coast woman $1,700 poorer
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.
Apprentice fans scammed by fake '1% Club' membership
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.
Aussie tourist scammed in Bali money exchange fraud
An Australian holidaymaker was duped in a notorious Bali currency exchange scam, losing thousands. Here’s how travellers can protect themselves from similar frauds.
South Korean arrested in $2.8M Manhattan watch scam
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.
Ibiza scam warning for UK holidaymakers
UK holidaymakers heading to Ibiza are being warned about a sophisticated scam targeting unsuspecting tourists, as a whistleblower reveals shocking details.
Church priest jailed for fraud in Cheshire and Sheffield
A former Church of England priest has been sentenced to prison for defrauding parishioners in Cheshire and Sheffield, pocketing thousands in a deceitful scheme.
Aussie couple loses £50k in email scam
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.
Bank employee jailed for £1.2M elderly fraud
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.
British tourist drugged, robbed of £16k in Rio
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.
Fraudster faked Jordan friendship in £1.4m scam
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.
Puppy scam leaves woman £1,200 poorer
A woman shares her devastating experience after falling victim to a sophisticated puppy scam, losing £1,200 and her dream pet.
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