Dine and dash scammer targets same hotel again
A shameless fraudster who fled a Welsh hotel without paying an £802 bill returned a year later to attempt the same scam. Staff recognised her, but she escaped before police arrived.
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Girl, 13, dies after fall from abandoned Tenerife hotel
A 13-year-old girl has died after falling from the fifth floor of a derelict hotel in Santa Cruz, Tenerife. The incident highlights the dangers of abandoned buildings in tourist areas.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173K fraud
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Historic hotel where The Beatles stayed sold for £3m revamp
A historic Scottish hotel, once a stopover for The Beatles, has been bought for a multi-million-pound restoration. The Roman Camp Hotel in Callander will reopen as Thackray House in 2026.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173k fraud
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
Cotswolds Spa Hotel With Free Childcare & Royal Neighbours
Discover Calcot & Spa, a luxury family-friendly hotel in the Cotswolds offering free childcare, a stunning spa, and sustainability focus. Your perfect winter getaway awaits.
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.
World's Oldest Passenger Ship Becomes Luxury Hotel
The Doulos Phos, once the world's oldest passenger ship, has been saved from the scrapyard and transformed into a luxury hotel on Bintan Island after a decade-long, $18 million renovation. Discover this unique maritime heritage experience.
NYC's Hipster Hotel: A Celebrity Favourite Revealed
Discover why Nine Orchard, New York's new 'hipster hotel' in the Lower East Side, is a celebrity magnet and offers unparalleled luxury. Plan your stylish city break now.
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.
Historic Donoho Hotel destroyed in Tennessee fire
The 109-year-old Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs has been completely destroyed by a devastating fire. Emergency crews from three towns battled the inferno. Read the full story.
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.
AI Hotel Bundles: The New Era of Dynamic Pricing
Hotels are adopting airline-style dynamic pricing powered by artificial intelligence, creating personalised bundles that could change how we book accommodation forever. Discover what this means for your wallet.
Hotel Secrets: Former Room Cleaner's Shocking Revelations
Ex-hotel housekeeper exposes the truth about what really happens behind closed doors - from hygiene horrors to guest behaviour that will make you cringe.
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.
Las Vegas tourist hit with £1,800 smoking fine
A British holidaymaker's Las Vegas getaway turned into a financial nightmare after being slapped with a staggering $2,300 fine for smoking in a Rio Hotel room. Discover how hotels are cracking down on smoking violations and how to avoid costly penalties.
PUBLIC Hotel NYC: Ian Schrager's Minimalist Masterpiece
Discover our in-depth review of Manhattan's PUBLIC Hotel, where Ian Schrager's revolutionary 'luxury for all' concept meets breathtaking city views and minimalist design.
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.
British tourist's horror stay in UK's 'disgusting hotel'
A British traveller's overnight stay turned into a nightmare after discovering what's being called Britain's most disgusting hotel, complete with mould, grime and concerning safety issues.
Hotel room with glass ceiling over bed sparks privacy fears
A traveller's dream hotel stay turned into a sleepless nightmare when they discovered their room featured a transparent ceiling above the bed, offering zero privacy in one of London's most unusual accommodations.
Hotel Germ Hotspots: What Cleaners Miss
Exclusive investigation reveals the dirtiest areas in your hotel room that even professional cleaners miss - you won't believe what tests uncovered.
Hotel Housekeepers Reveal Their Biggest Cleaning Secrets
Former hotel housekeepers share shocking confessions about what goes on behind closed doors during room cleaning, from reused towels to questionable cleaning practices.
Expert Tips for Free Hotel Room Upgrades
Discover the insider strategies that could land you a luxury hotel suite without paying extra. From timing to tipping, learn what really works.
Hotel pillow hygiene horror revealed by traveller
A frequent traveller's viral revelation about hotel pillow hygiene will make you think twice before resting your head. Discover the disturbing truth and essential travel tips.
Travelodge overbooking leaves guest without room
A business traveller's stay turned into a nightmare when Travelodge admitted to overbooking, leaving him without a room despite a confirmed reservation. Discover the shocking details of this hospitality fail.
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.
Inside Britain's smallest hotel room experience
An adventurous traveller documents his overnight stay in Westminster's compact hotel room measuring just 2.4 metres wide, revealing whether the unique experience is worth the £125 price tag.
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.
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