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Chinese family sentenced to death for $1bn online scams

Eleven members of a ruthless family syndicate have been sentenced to death in China for masterminding one of the largest online scam operations in history, defrauding victims worldwide of over $1 billion through sophisticated digital deception.

DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained

The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.

Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags

Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.

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.

Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground

A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.

Sweden Targets Fully Cashless Society by 2030

Sweden is leading a financial revolution, with plans to eliminate physical currency entirely within the next decade. Discover how this bold move is transforming everyday life and what it means for the future of money.

UK's First Digital Detox Town Bans Mobile Signals

Nestled in the Peak District, the idyllic spa town of Bakewell is pioneering a radical retreat from modern connectivity. With a council-backed initiative to create signal-free zones, it's becoming the ultimate destination for Brits seeking a genuine digit

BBC Stars Deepfaked in Bogus Male Enhancement Advert

BBC newsreader Michael Rowland and health expert Dr Norman Swan are the latest high-profile victims of a sophisticated AI deepfake scam, with their likenesses fraudulently used to endorse a male enhancement product in shocking online adverts.

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.

Tony Blair Demands Mandatory Digital ID for UK

Former PM Tony Blair's institute urges the next government to implement a mandatory digital ID system, claiming it could save billions and revolutionise public services. Critics raise privacy concerns.

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