Woman jailed for elaborate GoFundMe brick scam
Roda Osman sentenced to prison after creating fraudulent medical fundraiser claiming she was hit by a brick, deceiving donors in sophisticated online scheme.
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Met Police probe fake GoFundMe campaign
London's Metropolitan Police are investigating a suspicious fundraising campaign that falsely claimed to support officers, raising serious concerns about police integrity and public trust.
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.
Chicago father fights deportation after asylum rejection
A Chicago father's fight against deportation intensifies as his family rallies community support through GoFundMe, highlighting ongoing immigration battles in post-Trump America.
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.
GoFundMe tip leads to murder arrest in Phoenix case
Arizona police have made a breakthrough arrest in the murder investigation of Michael Arredondo after a crucial tip emerged from an unexpected source - a fundraising page set up to support his family.
Arizona stabbing suspect arrested after GoFundMe controversy
Arizona authorities arrest a stabbing suspect after a controversial GoFundMe campaign raised funds for the alleged attacker, raising serious questions about crowdfunding ethics.
GoFundMe tip cracks cold case murder after 8 years
A routine GoFundMe donation led to the breakthrough in a 2013 cold case murder investigation, resulting in an arrest after eight years of mystery.
Taylor Swift donates to fan's cancer GoFundMe
Global superstar Taylor Swift demonstrates her trademark generosity with a significant contribution to support a mother battling cancer, bringing hope during difficult times.
£50k for orphaned kids vanishes in fundraising nightmare
A community's generosity turns to despair after funds raised for three children who lost both parents disappear without trace, leaving family members desperate for answers.
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.
Mum faked kids' cancer to scam £80k from donors
A deceitful mother who fabricated her children's terminal cancer diagnoses to con well-wishers out of thousands faces justice in shocking charity fraud case.
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.
Mum jailed for faking terminal cancer in donation scam
A deceitful mother who fabricated a terminal cancer diagnosis to swindle generous donors through a GoFundMe campaign has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of medical fraud.
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.
WNBA star's GoFundMe backlash over league fines
Phoenix Mercury's Sophie Cunningham creates fundraising storm after WNBA penalties, highlighting growing tension between players and league over controversial fines and financial fairness in women's basketball.
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.
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.
UK Job Scam Alert: Fake Flexible Work Offers Target Jobseekers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
Man's Viral GoFundMe For Divorce Party Raises Thousands
A man's viral GoFundMe campaign to fund a 'divorce freedom party' after his 12-year marriage ends has captured the internet's heart, raising thousands for his fresh start.
British father paralysed after Ibiza cliff jump accident
Exclusive: Tom Hilditch, a 45-year-old father from the UK, is fighting for his future after a catastrophic spinal injury from a holiday cliff jump in Ibiza left him paralysed. His family launches a desperate £100,000 fundraising appeal for his care and re
Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average
Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.
Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags
Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.
Police Alert: Taylor Swift Scam Targets Southport Fans
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k
A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.
Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam
Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.
Kickboxer mum fakes cancer to swindle ex in evil scam
A mother-of-four and competitive kickboxer has been exposed for faking a terminal cancer diagnosis to con her former partner out of thousands of pounds in a despicable fraud.
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