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Gran loses £12k in Lamborghini project collapse

An elderly grandmother's dream investment in a luxury car restoration scheme has left her facing devastating losses as the company behind the ambitious project goes into administration.

FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints

The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Timeshare tyrants' £28m scam funded luxury lifestyle

Exclusive investigation reveals how a ruthless couple conned elderly victims out of £28 million in Britain's biggest timeshare scam, funding a lifestyle of luxury art, private jets and Hampshire mansions.

Carer jailed for fleecing £300k from pensioner

A so-called carer who systematically drained an elderly woman's life savings of £300,000 while pretending to be her friend has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of elder abuse.

Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents

Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.

Tenerife carer accused of elderly financial exploitation

Exclusive investigation reveals how a trusted carer allegedly drained an elderly woman's life savings while her family remained oblivious to the systematic financial abuse unfolding in their relative's Tenerife home.

Australia Post cash ban sparks national outrage

Australia Post faces furious backlash after quietly implementing cashless policies across branches, leaving vulnerable customers stranded and prompting government intervention.

Rochdale Grooming Survivor's Harrowing Fight for Justice

Charlotte Tetley, a survivor of the Rochdale grooming gang, bravely shares her traumatic ordeal and the systemic failures that left her and others vulnerable for years. Now a mother and advocate, she speaks out on the lasting impact and the fight for chan

Brit in Brazil faces 21 years for child abuse charges

Timothy Alan Clark, a British national residing in Brazil, has been formally charged with heinous child abuse crimes and faces up to 21 years in a Brazilian prison. This is the full story of the investigation and the international manhunt.

Country Club Manager Accused of £400K Embezzlement

Hunter Nadeau, former manager of a prestigious New Hampshire country club, faces serious fraud charges after allegedly embezzling nearly half a million dollars from elderly members through unauthorised credit card charges.

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