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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.

Kayaker's Chilling Final Texts Before Faking Death Revealed

Exclusive: The Mirror obtains the haunting final text messages sent by kayaker James Gray to his wife before he staged his own death on a fishing trip, unravelling a web of deceit that left his family in anguish for months.

US 'Queen' Jailed for £130k Northern Ireland Theft Scam

American fraudster Marianne Smyth, who masqueraded as an Irish royalty heiress, has been found guilty of stealing over £130,000 from victims in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US. The Belfast Crown Court delivers justice in a shocking cross-Atlanti

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.

White Lies: The Hidden Toll on Your Mental Health

New psychological research reveals the hidden toll of everyday dishonesty. Discover why those 'harmless' white lies are more corrosive to your wellbeing than you think, and learn the strategies experts recommend for embracing radical honesty.

SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson

The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte

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.

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.

£500m benefit fraud by Brits living abroad exposed

Shocking Daily Mail probe reveals systematic abuse of UK benefits system with half a billion pounds claimed fraudulently annually by Britons living overseas. Ministers face urgent calls to act.

Ex-NFL star Buster Skrine arrested in UK for fraud

Former NFL cornerback Darryl 'Buster' Skrine has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of fraud after allegedly using a counterfeit bank card. The ex-New York Jets and Chicago Bears player was held by police in Manchester.

Sydney mother accused of $1.2M NDIS fraud scheme

A Sydney mother stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme, allegedly siphoning over $1.2 million to fund an extravagant lifestyle of luxury holidays and designer goods while claiming carer payme

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

Florida CFO arrested for alleged Dogecoin theft

The Chief Financial Officer of the City of Orange County, Florida, has been arrested and charged with orchestrating a sophisticated scheme to steal and launder millions in Dogecoin cryptocurrency, according to local law enforcement.

RHOSLC's Jen Shah Begins 6.5-Year Prison Sentence

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah reports to Texas prison to serve a 6.5-year sentence for her role in a massive telemarketing fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Exclusive details on her sentencing and the show's future.

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.

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