AARP's 2026 Scam Alert: Digital Arrest & Romance Fraud Rise
AARP reveals the five most devastating scams for 2026, as fraud losses over $10,000 quadruple. Learn how to protect yourself from digital arrest and romance scams.
AARP reveals the five most devastating scams for 2026, as fraud losses over $10,000 quadruple. Learn how to protect yourself from digital arrest and romance scams.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defends his state's record amid a massive fraud scandal involving daycare centres and COVID funds, as FBI Director Kash Patel reveals the crisis runs deeper than thought.
The FBI has surged resources to Minnesota to investigate a daycare accused of a multi-million pound taxpayer fraud scheme. Read the latest on this unfolding scandal.
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
A Hertfordshire couple face a torrent of bailiffs and debts after fraudsters used their address for bank accounts, cars and loans. Discover their ongoing battle and what you can do to protect yourself.
The Trump administration is demanding repayment of hundreds of millions in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota, with potential losses reaching billions. Read the full investigation.
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
Discover how remote Indian villages became global cybercrime hubs preying on international victims. Learn about this digital deception epidemic now.
A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.
Myanmar's military government has extended its crackdown on online scam centres, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones. Discover the latest developments.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
New research reveals 58% of UK travellers are less likely to book with airlines like Ryanair that charge extra for paper boarding passes. Discover the impact on older passengers and the cost of living.
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
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An exclusive investigation reveals how entire villages in India have abandoned traditional farming for sophisticated online scamming operations, creating a multi-million pound shadow economy.
Major overhaul of MOT certification system targets fraudulent garages with digital verification. Here's how it affects every motorist in Britain.
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.
In a groundbreaking move, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence as its Minister of Digital Affairs, with the AI announcing it's expecting digital children in a viral video that's redefining governance.
Digital challenger bank Starling has terminated its advertising on Facebook and Instagram, citing the platforms' failure to protect users from sophisticated financial fraud and investment scams.
Exclusive investigation reveals how thieves are bypassing security to access banking apps, personal accounts and sensitive information through stolen mobile devices across the UK.
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
A groundbreaking digital identity scheme is poised to streamline travel within the Common Travel Area, offering Britons and Irish citizens a seamless border experience while raising privacy considerations.
Exclusive investigation reveals fraud victims are being forced to report crimes to unfeeling AI chatbots instead of human operators, creating a digital nightmare for those already traumatised by scammers.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils ambitious plans for mandatory digital identity scheme, promising to transform how Britons access public services while facing fierce criticism from privacy campaigners.
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.