Action Fraud: Victims Expose Service Failures in UK System
Exclusive investigation reveals serious concerns about Action Fraud's effectiveness as victims report poor service and lack of follow-up on their cases.
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UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%
Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
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.
Gran loses life savings in Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam
A grandmother lost her entire £50,000 life savings after fraudsters impersonating Martin Lewis tricked her into a fake cryptocurrency investment, leaving her living in a caravan.
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.
DWP's New Bank Account Surveillance Powers Explained
Exclusive: The DWP gains sweeping new authority to monitor bank accounts in real-time as part of a major benefits fraud prevention initiative, raising privacy concerns among campaigners.
Phantom Hackers Target UK Seniors in Sophisticated Scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how international criminal gangs are using fake tech support and government impersonation scams to steal millions from UK pensioners.
BM Warning: Multimillion-Pound Car Tax Scam Hits UK Drivers
BM has issued an urgent safety announcement after sophisticated scammers stole millions from British motorists through fake vehicle tax websites. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing threat.
Mum gets £15k loan approval despite being deceased
A UK mother discovered she'd been approved for a massive £15,000 loan despite being registered as deceased, exposing shocking flaws in financial security systems that put families at risk.
Romance Scam Crisis: UK Banks Sound Alarm
Financial authorities warn of sophisticated romance scams sweeping Britain, with victims losing thousands to fake online relationships. Learn the red flags and protect yourself.
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.
British couple loses £30k in timeshare exit scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how Mark and Kay Rowe were systematically defrauded by timeshare exit company, exposing gap in UK consumer protection.
Romance Scam Epidemic: Banks Repay Victims
Exclusive investigation reveals UK financial institutions are being compelled to reimburse customers duped by sophisticated romance scams, with new FCA data showing alarming fraud patterns.
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.
Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout
Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.
Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.
National Fraud Centre Struck by Major Cyber Attack
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
Murdaugh's banker sentenced to 7 years for fraud
Former South Carolina banker Russell Laffitte receives 84-month prison sentence for conspiring with convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh in elaborate client theft scheme that shocked the legal community.
Martin Lewis scam warning after £60k theft
A devastated victim shares how sophisticated fraudsters stole £60,000 using Martin Lewis's identity, as the Money Saving Expert issues crucial advice to protect yourself from similar scams.
HMRC Urgent Warning: New Tax Rebate Scam Targeting Brits
UK taxpayers are being targeted by a sophisticated new phishing scam pretending to be from HMRC. Learn how to spot the fake tax rebate messages and protect your personal information from fraudsters.
Trump Faces Asset Seizure as NY AG Escalates Legal Battle
New York's top prosecutor escalates her high-stakes legal confrontation with Donald Trump, pursuing asset seizures amid ongoing appeals in a landmark financial fraud case.
COVID fraud hit squad recovers £1.4bn from scammers
Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudsters exploited COVID support schemes as government deploys specialist team to claw back stolen taxpayer money.
Covid fraudsters get final warning: Pay back or face jail
Exclusive: UK authorities issue 72-hour ultimatum to suspected pandemic fraudsters as £30 million remains unreturned. Final chance before criminal prosecution begins.
Mooshtips racing tipster accused of multi-million fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how British expat Andrew 'Mooshtips' Manison allegedly defrauded horse racing enthusiasts worldwide from his Thai mansion in elaborate betting scheme.
JPMorgan's £175M Nightmare: Student Loan Fraud Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Charlie Javice allegedly fabricated 4 million student accounts in one of America's most brazen banking frauds, leaving JPMorgan Chase with staggering losses.
Butler exposes Chinese Bitcoin Queen in £4bn scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how a former butler helped uncover one of Britain's largest cryptocurrency frauds, masterminded by the elusive 'Crypto Queen' with ties to China's elite.
Britain-China Bitcoin battle over £5BN fraud money
UK authorities pursue Chinese 'Bitcoin Queen' as £5 billion investment fraud scheme unravels in dramatic cross-border cryptocurrency laundering investigation.
Charlie Javice sentenced for $175M JPMorgan fraud
Former fintech entrepreneur Charlie Javice receives prison sentence for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in $175 million acquisition deal through fabricated customer data.
Charlie Javice sentenced in $175M JPMorgan fraud case
Former Frank founder Charlie Javice convicted for fabricating millions of fake student accounts to deceive JPMorgan Chase in landmark $175 million acquisition fraud case.
Iowa businessman pleads guilty to multi-million wire fraud
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
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