An Ivy League student's elaborate deception unravels as Yale discovers he created a fictitious North Dakota persona to hide his Asian background, leading to his expulsion from the prestigious institution.
A convicted stalker who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann has told a court of her 'sympathy' for the McCann family in a bizarre twist to the harassment case.
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.
Michigan resident Jasan Martin faces serious charges after allegedly staging a fake bird poop injury in an elaborate attempt to defraud an insurance company of thousands.
A physical education teacher's fabricated professional rugby career unraveled when colleagues discovered his elaborate deception about playing for top clubs.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after CCTV footage contradicted his girlfriend's false allegations against a homeless man accused of raping an NHS worker.
French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot personally confirms she's alive and well after false death rumours spread online, issuing a statement to reassure concerned fans worldwide.
Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik faces widespread condemnation after incorrectly announcing the death of streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking outrage across the chess community.
New research exposes a dramatic shift in how young Americans identify, with transgender and nonbinary identification soaring while traditional confidence plummets among the youth.
A catastrophic broadband installation error by a BT engineer led to three people being wrongly investigated for child sex offences after internet connections were accidentally crossed.
A Polish woman who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann now faces criminal charges for allegedly stalking a British teenager in a disturbing online campaign.
A man falsely branded a paedophile by his neighbour has been awarded £10,000 after secretly filming the relentless harassment campaign against him in a landmark legal victory.
A wave of malicious death hoaxes has swept through social media, falsely claiming the deaths of global superstars including Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise and Loose Women's Denise Welch. Learn how to spot these dangerous fake news stories.
Fact-checkers dismantle Donald Trump's extraordinary assertion that he single-handedly resolved multiple international wars during his presidency, revealing a pattern of historical revisionism.
Bethany Terrill faces federal charges after allegedly falsely reporting undocumented immigrants at Charlie Kirk's home in what authorities describe as a swatting attempt against the conservative speaker.
Former Trump administration EPA head David Samson faces criminal prosecution in Manhattan for allegedly making false statements to Congress about his communications with Trump allies.
Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has been compelled to deny false reports of his death after a malicious online rumour sparked widespread concern among fans and the boxing community.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton becomes latest celebrity targeted by false death rumours circulating online, with representatives confirming she's very much alive.
A former US Navy serviceman faces serious charges after allegedly posing as a federal agent and attempting to recruit individuals for a fictitious government agency in Tennessee.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has published explosive evidence exposing what he calls the Conservative government's 'false promises' on Brexit, revealing internal documents that challenge official claims about the deal's benefits.
Texas teenager and social media influencer Caden Speight faces serious charges after allegedly fabricating his own kidnapping in a desperate bid for online attention, wasting valuable police resources.
A 29-year-old hiker has been charged with false reporting after triggering an extensive rescue operation in New Mexico's challenging Rio Grande Gorge.
Conservative social media personalities face backlash after spreading baseless claims linking anti-fascist groups to Sydney shopping centre attack that left six dead.
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.
Jasmine Allchurch, 33, sentenced to prison after fraudulent £3 million negligence claim against NHS was uncovered when she was photographed dancing at festival despite claiming severe injuries.
Reality TV star Abbie Chatfield's boyfriend Adam Hyde confronts serious legal action after being accused of making defamatory statements about another individual, sparking controversy in the entertainment industry.
A Polish woman who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann faces criminal proceedings after Kate McCann took legal action against the elaborate deception that gained international attention.
Labour's proposed digital identity system faces backlash as MPs warn it could allow individuals to choose their gender without medical verification, raising concerns about privacy and security implications.
Exclusive: Norwegian authorities reveal how former US college football player Robert Yarber lived under false identity for years while working as popular bartender before prison sentence for drug trafficking.
An NHS doctor's explosive allegations about the Manchester synagogue incident have ignited fierce debate, with medical authorities launching an immediate investigation into the controversial claims.