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Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

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.

Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout

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.

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.

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.

Fare Dodgers' Top Excuse: 'My Phone Was Dead'

Transport for London exposes the most outrageous excuses used by fare evaders, with the 'dead phone' defence topping the list. Discover how thousands are attempting to dodge fines and the new tactics deployed to stop them.

London's Transport Exodus: Central Commuting Plummets

Exclusive analysis of Oyster and contactless data shows a dramatic decline in Tube and bus usage in Central London, while the DLR thrives. Discover the new map of London's commuting patterns and what it means for the city's future.

UK Contactless Payment Limit Doubles to £200

The UK's financial regulator, the FCA, has officially confirmed a huge increase to the contactless payment limit, raising it from £100 to £200. This landmark decision promises to revolutionise how Britons pay for their shopping, offering greater speed and

UK Contactless Payment Limit Could Be Scrapped

The UK is poised to scrap its £100 contactless payment limit, paving the way for unlimited 'tap and go' spending. This major financial shake-up promises faster checkouts but raises new security questions for consumers.

Contactless Payment Limit Jumps to £100 in UK

Shoppers across the UK are set for a spending revolution as the contactless payment limit is permanently increased from £45 to £100, marking the biggest change since its introduction.

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