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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.

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.

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.

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.

KPMG consultant leaked Bank of England rate data

Exclusive investigation reveals how a senior KPMG consultant improperly obtained and shared confidential Bank of England interest rate information, sparking regulatory scrutiny and raising serious questions about financial sector integrity.

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.

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.

Lloyds Bank Faces FCA Motor Finance Probe

The Financial Conduct Authority launches investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance practices, potentially impacting millions of customers and leading to significant compensation claims.

Alan Carr Joins Celebrity Traitors UK Cast

Comedian Alan Carr joins the star-studded cast of Celebrity Traitors UK in a high-stakes game of deception and strategy. Discover which other famous faces are competing in this psychological reality showdown.

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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