Man dressed as dead mother to claim her pension
A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to fraudulently claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
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UK Scams Guide: Protect £1.17bn from Fraudsters
Consumer champion Martyn James reveals how to spot sophisticated scams as Brits lose £1.17bn. Learn to protect your money and fight back against fraudsters.
1 in 4 UK Card Users Hit by Fraud: Gen Z at Risk
A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.
Fake psychic duo in $70M Vietnamese Australian fraud
A mother-daughter duo allegedly swindled $70 million from Vietnamese Australians through fake fortune telling and loan schemes. Read how their lavish lifestyle unraveled.
Fortune Teller Arrested in £35m Fraud Scheme
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
Fortune Teller Arrested Over $70m Sydney Fraud
A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney faces 39 charges for allegedly orchestrating a $70m fraud, exploiting vulnerable clients with false promises of billionaire futures.
Woman charged in $70M fraud for 'sophisticated' crime syndicate
A Sydney woman, claiming to be a feng shui master, has been arrested for allegedly facilitating a $70 million fraud, part of what police call one of Australia's most sophisticated financial crime syndicates.
Santander's £100 Scam Alert: Fake Text Warning
Santander issues critical warning as customers lose thousands to convincing fake text messages pretending to be from the bank's fraud team.
DWP cracks down on Universal Credit fraud with new powers
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils tough new measures to combat Universal Credit fraud, with enhanced powers to recover overpayments directly from benefits.
NAB Arrests Multiple Suspects in Fake Loan Scam Bust
National Accountability Bureau arrests multiple suspects in sophisticated loan fraud operation that exploited financial systems and deceived countless victims across the country.
Benefits banking crackdown could close thousands of accounts
Exclusive: Major banking reforms could see benefits claimants losing accounts as DWP tightens rules on fund monitoring and fraud prevention.
Travel agent jailed for £60k holiday fraud scam
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
Dom Littlewood: Assume Every Call Is a Scam
TV consumer champion Dom Littlewood reveals why you should treat every unexpected call as potentially fraudulent and shares crucial tips to protect yourself from sophisticated phone scams.
Lloyds Bank £399 Scam Warning - Don't Get Caught
Lloyds Banking Group alerts customers about sophisticated new scam tactics as fraudsters exploit fake security alerts to steal thousands from unsuspecting victims.
Card trick fraudsters steal £5,000 in police warning
Shocking police warning as fraudsters use card tricks to steal thousands from unsuspecting victims across the UK. Exclusive details reveal how the sophisticated scam works.
Reddit Reveals Top Money Scam Warning Signs
Discover the clever red flags and subtle warning signs of financial fraud that Reddit users have identified from real-life scam encounters.
Rosemary Shrager scammed twice in devastating fraud
Celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager opens up about being targeted by sophisticated fraudsters twice in shocking financial scams that left her reeling.
£343M WhatsApp investment scam exposed in London
Exclusive investigation reveals how Ibrahim Helmy allegedly masterminded a sophisticated investment fraud through WhatsApp, leaving victims millions out of pocket in one of Britain's most audacious financial crimes.
NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit
HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.
Starling's AI fights Facebook and eBay scams
Exclusive look at how Starling Bank's revolutionary AI technology is protecting UK consumers from sophisticated scams on popular online marketplaces.
Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.
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.
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.
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