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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

Nazi heiress has stolen masterpiece seized in police raid

German police have confiscated a priceless Expressionist masterpiece by Heinrich Campendonk from the home of 82-year-old Nazi heiress Helga Hengge. The painting, 'Rotes Bild mit Pferden' (Red Picture with Horses), was stolen from its Jewish owner in a for

Art Fraudster's Ex Reveals Life Inside $86M Scandal

Victoria Baker-Harber, the British ex-fiancée of convicted art fraudster Inigo Philbrick, reveals the shocking details of their luxury lifestyle funded by his $86 million scam and her world's dramatic collapse.

Nazi-looted Chagall painting returned after 80 years

A long-lost Marc Chagall painting, stolen by the Nazis in 1940, has been formally returned to the artist's heirs in a poignant ceremony at a Manhattan museum, closing a chapter on an eight-decade quest for justice.

Autumn 2025 Art Preview: Picasso to Marshall in UK

Discover the season's most anticipated art shows across Britain, from a revolutionary Picasso re-hang at Tate Modern to Kerry James Marshall's monumental London debut and the Lee Miller surrealism showcase.

Made in Chelsea Star Jailed in £86m Art Fraud

Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.

Dany Boon in €1.5M Fake Aristocrat Fraud Scandal

Exclusive investigation reveals how French actor Dany Boon became embroiled in a sophisticated fraud scheme orchestrated by Thierry Fialek, a conman posing as Irish aristocracy, with millions missing and international arrest warrants issued.

Billionaire Heiress Loses Millions in Crypto Scam

Billionaire heiress Taylor Thomson and her best friend are reeling after losing a fortune in a disastrous cryptocurrency investment with a close friend, exposing the dark side of digital asset schemes.

Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home

A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.

UK clamps down on foreign child benefit fraud

Ministers launch a major crackdown on families fraudulently claiming UK child benefits for children living abroad. New data-sharing powers with foreign governments aim to save taxpayers millions.

Gower Power & Deep Sea Dances: The UK's Art Week

From the rugged Gower Peninsula to London's avant-garde galleries, the UK art scene erupts with powerful new exhibitions. Discover deep-sea video installations, millennial masculinity explorations, and a major Barbara Hepworth retrospective.

Inigo Philbrick: The £86m Art World Swindle Exposed

Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.

Doris Lockhart, Saatchi's Legendary Archivist, Dies at 86

Celebrating the life and immense, yet often private, influence of Doris Lockhart, the visionary archivist whose meticulous work was the bedrock of the Saatchi Gallery's legendary collection and the booming British art market.

The Crooked Lawyer: Unmasking Stephen David Jones

A riveting investigation into the double life of Stephen David Jones, a respected solicitor who masterminded a massive fraud, betraying clients and friends in a web of deceit that shocked Britain.

George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles

Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.

Elton John 'Big Yins' Mural Appears in Glasgow

A striking new street art tribute to Sir Elton John, dubbed 'Big Yins', has emerged in Glasgow, playfully nodding to his iconic style and upcoming tour, sparking delight and debate amongst locals.

Appeals Court Dismisses $454M Trump Fraud Case

A New York appeals court has dismissed the $454 million fraud case against Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for the former President that halts the asset seizure threat from Letitia James.

Lloyds Manager Jailed for £2.4m Elderly Fraud

A former Lloyds Bank manager from Derby has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a sophisticated fraud, stealing £2.4 million from elderly and vulnerable customers over a seven-year period.

US Olympians Sentenced in Mississippi Fraud Case

Two former US Olympic hopefuls have been sentenced for their roles in a multi-million dollar Mississippi welfare fraud scheme that misused funds intended for the state's most vulnerable citizens.

Fed Official Resigns Over Fraud Scandal

A senior Federal Reserve official, appointed by both Trump and Biden, has abruptly resigned following bombshell fraud allegations. The scandal raises serious questions about vetting at the highest levels of US financial regulation.

AI Expense Scandal: Workers Forge Receipts with ChatGPT

Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in employees using artificial intelligence to fabricate expense claims, costing British firms millions. Experts warn of a 'new frontier' in corporate fraud as AI tools become sophisticated enough to generate convinc

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