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'Irish Maradona' jailed for fake cancer scam

A Dublin man dubbed the 'Irish Maradona' has been sentenced to five years for an elaborate cancer scam that defrauded friends and family of €345,000 using shocking methods including inserting iPhone cables in his nose.

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'.

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.

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.

Scottish woman's fake pregnancy doll tragedy

A Scottish woman's elaborate fake pregnancy scheme using a doll culminated in tragedy when the prop infant was discovered lifeless, exposing a disturbing web of deception that shocked her community.

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.

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.

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.

Nurse jailed for faking leukaemia in NHS fraud scam

A former NHS nurse has been sentenced to prison after shaving her head and inserting a cannula to fake leukaemia in an elaborate deception that defrauded the healthcare system and betrayed patient trust.

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