Rugby star Trent Merrin arrested over cryptocurrency fraud
Former NRL player Trent Merrin arrested over alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting investors in the UK, facing multiple fraud charges as police investigation continues.
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Lloyds Bank £399 Scam Warning - Don't Get Caught
Lloyds Banking Group alerts customers about sophisticated new scam tactics as fraudsters exploit fake security alerts to steal thousands from unsuspecting victims.
Widower loses £1.2M to 'Tina from LA' scam
A wealthy British businessman mourning his wife's death from cancer was systematically defrauded of his entire life savings by an elaborate online romance scam masterminded by a woman calling herself 'Tina from LA'.
Couple loses £40k in sophisticated bank impersonation scam
A Brantford couple lost their entire £40,000 retirement fund after falling victim to an elaborate fraud scheme where scammers perfectly mimicked their bank's security protocols in a chilling case of digital deception.
Richard Osman targeted by AI identity theft scam
The Thursday Murder Club author becomes victim of sophisticated fraud operation using AI-generated videos to deceive fans and extract money.
Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.
Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam
A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.
Melania Trump sued over cryptocurrency promotions
Former First Lady Melania Trump is embroiled in a significant legal battle, accused of promoting a cryptocurrency scheme without proper disclosure of financial ties. The lawsuit alleges she received substantial payments for her endorsements.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
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.
Gran loses life savings in Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam
A grandmother lost her entire £50,000 life savings after fraudsters impersonating Martin Lewis tricked her into a fake cryptocurrency investment, leaving her living in a caravan.
Mum's £75k Taylor Swift ticket scam nightmare
A devoted mother's quest to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets turned into a devastating £75,000 fraud ordeal, exposing the dark side of ticket reselling and celebrity fandom.
Ex-council leader jailed for £188k romance fraud scam
Ex-council leader Simon Tuck, 51, convicted of orchestrating sophisticated romance fraud across multiple dating platforms, stealing nearly £200,000 from victims in elaborate con.
Pensioner loses £20k to fake doctor romance scam
A vulnerable 72-year-old woman lost her life savings to a sophisticated online romance scam after being 'love-bombed' by a man posing as a humanitarian doctor in Somalia.
Couple's £2.8m holiday fraud exposed in luxury villa scam
A seemingly ordinary married couple from West Yorkshire has been convicted of orchestrating a sophisticated £2.8 million holiday scam that defrauded hundreds of victims through fake luxury villa bookings.
Mother fakes son's cancer in donation scam
Michelle Bodzar faces justice after fabricating her son's leukaemia diagnosis to solicit donations, in a disturbing case of medical fraud that betrayed trust and compassion.
BitQueen's £67m crypto stash found in jogging bottoms
The mastermind behind Britain's largest cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been forced to surrender access to £67 million in digital assets after police discovered the secret storage device concealed in her running clothes.
London Crypto Fraud: Police Arrests in Major Scam Probe
Metropolitan Police crack down on sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud network operating from exclusive London addresses, with suspects linked to high-value property and luxury vehicles.
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.
Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners
UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.
Mum faked kids' cancer to scam £80k from donors
A deceitful mother who fabricated her children's terminal cancer diagnoses to con well-wishers out of thousands faces justice in shocking charity fraud case.
Winter Fuel Payment scam: DWP warns over fake HMRC texts
UK pensioners targeted by sophisticated SMS scam pretending to be from HMRC - here's how to protect your Winter Fuel Payment from fraudsters.
Brit charged in crypto scam with forced labour camps
Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning over 'Hi Mum' text scam
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis alerts parents about sophisticated new 'Hi Mum' scam texts that have already stolen thousands from families across Britain.
Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.
Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud
A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.
Martin Lewis scam warning after £60k theft
A devastated victim shares how sophisticated fraudsters stole £60,000 using Martin Lewis's identity, as the Money Saving Expert issues crucial advice to protect yourself from similar scams.
Bitcoin Plummets After Trump's China Warning
Cryptocurrency markets face dramatic sell-off as Donald Trump warns China may crush Bitcoin operations, triggering investor panic and regulatory concerns across digital asset landscape.
Fortune tellers cursed elderly in £800k scam
Three Pennsylvania fortune tellers face justice after convincing elderly victims they were cursed in sophisticated psychic fraud scheme spanning years.
HMRC Urgent Warning: New Tax Rebate Scam Targeting Brits
UK taxpayers are being targeted by a sophisticated new phishing scam pretending to be from HMRC. Learn how to spot the fake tax rebate messages and protect your personal information from fraudsters.
Influencer faces prison for fake cancer scam
Spanish influencer Andrea L. faces prison after admitting to faking terminal cancer and raising thousands through fraudulent donations in elaborate online scam.
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