Lotto conman Edward Putman's £2.5m fraud exposed
Convicted rapist Edward Putman stole £2.5m from the National Lottery using a forged ticket. Discover how his greed led to exposure and justice.
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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.
Coldplay, Dua Lipa demand cap on ticket tout prices
Coldplay and Dua Lipa are spearheading a campaign, backed by major artists and consumer groups, urging the government to implement a price cap on resold tickets to protect fans from being fleeced by online touts. Act now to support fair ticketing!
F1 fan loses £2,400 in Silverstone ticket scam nightmare
A devoted Formula 1 enthusiast from Kent lost thousands in an elaborate ticket fraud ahead of the British Grand Prix, exposing the dark side of motorsport ticket hunting.
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.
Fulham fans furious over new stand ticket allocation
Fulham supporters face ticket turmoil as the club's new stand allocation for Premier League matches leaves loyal fans disappointed and frustrated.
Liverpool FC staff in ticket fraud scandal court case
Shocking court case reveals Liverpool FC employees allegedly conspired with ticket touts in sophisticated fraud operation, selling thousands of pounds worth of tickets through secondary markets.
FIFA World Cup ticket prices spark fan outrage
Exclusive analysis reveals shocking price hikes for 2025 FIFA World Cup tickets, sparking outrage among loyal football supporters and raising questions about the sport's accessibility.
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.
UK fans fly abroad for cheaper concert tickets
Frustrated British music lovers are finding it cheaper to fly to European concerts than pay UK ticket prices, with fans sharing their cost-cutting strategies for seeing major artists.
Man City fans boycott matches over ticket price protests
Thousands of Manchester City supporters are protesting against dramatic ticket price increases by boycotting Champions League matches, creating empty seats at the Etihad despite the club's on-field success.
Man City fans blast 'disgusting' ticket relocation decision
Loyal Manchester City supporters threaten boycott after being forcibly moved from family stand to make way for corporate hospitality in stadium expansion plans.
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.
Mum's £75k Taylor Swift ticket scam nightmare
A devoted mother's quest to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets turned into a devastating £75,000 fraud ordeal, exposing the dark side of ticket reselling and celebrity fandom.
Taylor Swift Ticket Scam Targets Vulnerable Southport Teen
Exclusive: Southport CAMHS mental health service warns of sophisticated fraud operation preying on young Swift fans, with police launching investigation into the disturbing case.
Porto smash major football ticket scalping network
Portuguese authorities have dismantled one of the largest ticket touting operations ever uncovered in European football, arresting 12 suspects in a major crackdown on illegal ticket reselling that targeted FC Porto matches.
Premier League's £8 pints shock for Liverpool and Man Utd fans
Exclusive investigation reveals staggering beer costs at Premier League stadiums, with Liverpool and Manchester United charging fans nearly £8 per pint while other clubs offer much cheaper alternatives.
West Ham fans announce Brentford ticket boycott
Major West Ham United supporter groups are organising a coordinated ticket boycott for the upcoming Brentford match in a dramatic escalation of their ongoing conflict with the club's board over ticket allocation policies and communication breakdown.
Maccabi Tel Aviv forced to play behind closed doors
UEFA orders Maccabi Tel Aviv to host European fixture in empty stadium over security concerns, leaving thousands of fans disappointed and raising questions about football safety protocols.
Aston Villa halt ticket sales for Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Premier League club Aston Villa abruptly suspends ticket sales for Europa Conference League match against Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv following security concerns and political pressure.
Aston Villa banned from selling tickets to Israeli fans
UEFA imposes strict measures for Europa Conference League match after intelligence warns of potential clashes between supporters at Villa Park.
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.
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.
Aisle seat surcharges hit Australian event-goers
Furious spectators are being hit with unexpected 'aisle seat' fees when they need to leave their seats during major sporting and entertainment events across Australia.
England World Cup ticket chaos as FIFA site crashes
Thousands of England supporters encountered technical chaos as FIFA's ticket portal collapsed during World Cup 2026 sales, leaving fans frustrated and ticketless despite queuing for hours.
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.
Salford City fans scale 50m crane in ticket price protest
Two Salford City supporters climbed a 50-metre crane overlooking Peninsula Stadium in a dramatic protest against ticket prices, causing emergency service response and match disruption.
Arsenal Face FA Sanctions Over Man United Ticket Row
The Football Association launches investigation after Arsenal fail to sell full ticket allocation for Emirates FA Cup third-round tie against Manchester United, sparking major controversy.
Fans boycott Neville's hotel over Salford ticket prices
Manchester United legend Gary Neville faces backlash from Salford City fans as supporters boycott his Hotel Football establishment following controversial ticket price increases at the League Two club.
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.
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