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Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

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.

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.

Global Instagram Outage Locks Users Out of Accounts

Instagram experienced a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the app, refresh feeds, or send messages. The disruption, confirmed by Meta, sparked a flood of complaints and memes across other social platforms.

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.

Midwife Sues NHS Over Toxic WhatsApp Bullying by Colleagues

A senior midwife is taking legal action against the NHS after enduring a vicious bullying campaign through a toxic WhatsApp group created by her own colleagues, leading to her dismissal from Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in WhatsApp Scandal

Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following the discovery of a vile WhatsApp group containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic messages, in a major blow to the force's integrity.

Bombshell Boris Files: Leaked WhatsApps Expose Pandemic Chaos

Explosive leaked WhatsApp messages from Boris Johnson's premiership reveal a shocking culture of contempt for rules, public funds, and pandemic decision-making. The Guardian's 'Boris Files' expose the true chaos at the heart of Downing Street.

Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data

Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.

Nepal bans X, WhatsApp, and YouTube in social media crackdown

Nepal's government has enacted a drastic ban on 26 social media platforms, including global giants X, WhatsApp, and YouTube, citing national security and social harmony concerns. The move sparks immediate debate over digital rights and freedom of expressi

Six Essential Weekend Reads from The Guardian

Dive into The Guardian's expertly curated list of six must-read stories for your weekend. This week's selection spans global geopolitics, viral internet culture, and the modern anxieties of parenting, offering profound insights and captivating narratives.

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.

WhatsApp Launches Native Mac App for Apple Silicon

Meta's WhatsApp launches a lightning-fast native macOS app, finally ditching sluggish Electron for Apple's M-series chips. The standalone app promises enhanced performance, video calls, and seamless syncing.

Critical WhatsApp Spyware Flaw Found On iPhone

A critical new security vulnerability has been discovered in WhatsApp for iPhone, allowing sophisticated spyware to be installed through a malicious video call. Here's how to protect your device.

UK Alert: 6 Dangerous Scams Targeting Your Family

Exclusive guide to the six most dangerous financial scams circulating in the UK. Learn how to protect yourself and vulnerable loved ones from sophisticated fraudsters. Essential reading for every household.

AI Voice Cloning Scams Sweep UK: How to Protect Yourself

Exclusive: A shocking new wave of AI-powered voice cloning scams is sweeping the nation, with criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate loved ones. Experts warn this sophisticated fraud is 'here to stay' as cases surge. Learn the red flags and ho

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