Mum fakes pregnancy for 21 months in elaborate scam
A mother orchestrated an astonishing 21-month pregnancy deception, creating fake scans and gender reveals to trick family and friends in a elaborate baby scam that shocked her community.
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NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
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 Baby Scandal: Mum's Reborn Doll Deception
A mother's elaborate scheme involving a fake baby doll to scam benefits and manipulate her partner has been exposed in a bizarre case that has stunned authorities.
Woman fakes pregnancy and baby's death in elaborate scam
A twisted tale of deception unfolds as Kira Cousins admits to faking her entire pregnancy and fabricating a baby's death in an elaborate scheme that fooled friends, family, and even medical professionals.
Mother discovers husband's shocking lies about their son
A mother's joy at giving birth to a 'miracle' son turned to horror when she uncovered her husband's web of lies about their child's true parentage and his secret double life.
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.
Handyman jailed for conning OAP out of thousands
A fraudulent tradesman who preyed on an elderly homeowner has been sentenced after conning the OAP out of thousands in a cruel deception. Discover how justice was served.
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.
PE teacher banned over fake rugby career claims
A physical education teacher's fabricated professional rugby career unraveled when colleagues discovered his elaborate deception about playing for top clubs.
Woman jailed for fake baby scam with realistic doll
A woman who faked an entire pregnancy and 'birth' using a hyper-realistic reborn doll has been sentenced to prison for her calculated deception that left her partner emotionally devastated.
Fake cancer patient jailed for £70k NHS fraud
A woman who fabricated a devastating cancer diagnosis to swindle the NHS and generous donors out of over £70,000 has been sentenced to prison in a case that has stunned the community.
Woman's fake baby scam exposed in hospital maternity ward
A woman's elaborate deception unravels when hospital staff grow suspicious of her lifeless 'newborn', revealing a shocking maternity fraud that's left authorities stunned.
Psychology Secrets Behind The Traitors Revealed
Experts reveal the psychological secrets behind The Traitors' success and why Claudia Winkleman's hit BBC show has become a national obsession.
Military firm admits creating New Jersey UFO phenomenon
Exclusive investigation reveals how a clandestine military contractor deliberately staged UFO sightings over New Jersey, exposing decades of government deception and covert operations.
Friend stole £100k in shocking fraud betrayal
A woman's cruel deception saw her steal more than £100,000 from her own friend, spending the money on luxury items and holidays while pretending to be a financial advisor.
Psychology of Celebrity Traitors: Why Betrayal Captivates
Psychological experts reveal why Claudia Winkleman's Celebrity Traitors has become must-watch television, exploring the dark allure of deception and betrayal among famous faces.
Guardian Weekend Reads: Giuffre to Thiel
Dive into this weekend's most compelling stories featuring Virginia Giuffre's powerful testimony, the disturbing rise of 'chatfishing', and tech billionaire Peter Thiel's mysterious search for the antichrist in The Guardian's curated selection of essentia
Unmasking Deception: How to Spot Liars
Discover the subtle behavioural cues and psychological patterns that reveal deception in conversations, from business meetings to personal relationships.
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.
Husband uses cruises to meet women, wife pays bills
A betrayed wife reveals how her husband uses luxury cruise holidays as his personal dating playground while she remains at home footing the expensive bills.
Fake Attorney Scam Exposes Oklahoma Jail Security Flaws
Aaron Oldham's elaborate deception unravels as he faces criminal charges for impersonating an attorney to gain illegal access to Oklahoma County Detention Center, exposing serious security vulnerabilities in the prison system.
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.
Bogus Bride's Fake Wedding Scam Exposed
A cunning fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding ceremony abroad, convincing her partner's family she was married in a sophisticated con that exposed shocking vulnerabilities in international documentation.
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.
Funeral director admits 35 fraud charges preying on families
A funeral director has pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud and false representation after systematically deceiving bereaved families across the UK in a shocking breach of trust.
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.
National Fraud Centre Struck by Major Cyber Attack
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
Science Reveals How to Spot Liars - Most Get It Wrong
Groundbreaking psychological research uncovers the subtle signs of deception that most people miss. Discover why your gut instinct about liars might be wrong, and learn the scientifically-proven techniques to detect dishonesty in everyday conversations.
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