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Taxi Meter Scam: How Tourists Are Being Ripped Off

Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking taxi meter scam targeting British tourists abroad. Learn the red flags and essential tips to protect your holiday budget from this sophisticated fraud.

AI Weight Loss Scam Ads Target BBC Stars on Facebook

Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-generated fake ads, featuring cloned voices of BBC stars like Sophie Raworth and Huw Edwards, are promoting a dangerous weight loss scam. Meta is accused of ignoring takedown requests, leaving victims out of pocket.

Student's final texts to mum before fatal fall revealed

Exclusive: The heart-wrenching final text messages sent by university student Ally Hufford, 19, to her mother moments before she fell to her death from a moving vehicle have been revealed, as her family demands answers.

Wayne Rooney 'fuming' over Coleen's tell-all documentary

Wayne Rooney is reportedly 'furious' and 'humiliated' after his wife Coleen's new Disney+ documentary, 'Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story', revealed intimate family details and private text messages without his consent.

Woman loses £40k life savings in romance scam

A British woman shares her harrowing story of losing her entire £40,000 life savings to a manipulative ex-boyfriend in a sophisticated romance scam that left her financially and emotionally devastated.

Canary Islands Tourists Face Bans for Dodging Fines

Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands are being warned they risk severe financial penalties and being barred from returning if they attempt to dodge on-the-spot fines for flouting local laws.

Scottish Tinder Swindler Jailed For Fake Holiday Scam

A calculating conman from Scotland has been sentenced to prison for a cruel dating scam. Posing as a wealthy businessman on Tinder, he swindled thousands from women for fake romantic trips, all while subjecting them to horrific physical and sexual abuse.

Woman scammed by fake NASA astronaut in £16k romance con

A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f

Expert's 5 Tips for Perfect, Disease-Free Roses

Discover a leading gardener's essential guide to cultivating vibrant, healthy roses. Learn the simple secrets to banishing black spot and mildew for a spectacular, fragrant bloom all season long.

DVLA QR Code Parking Fine Scam Targets UK Drivers

UK motorists are being targeted by a sophisticated new text message scam impersonating the DVLA and demanding payment for fake parking fines. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.

Labubu Lafufu Scam: How To Spot Fake Dolls

A shocking surge in counterfeit Labubu dolls, known as 'Lafufus', is hitting UK collectors. Learn the expert tips to identify fakes and protect your investment from sophisticated fraudsters.

Paqueta fined £300k by FA over betting breaches

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta has been hit with a staggering £300,000 fine by the FA for intentionally seeking yellow cards in Premier League matches, in a major breach of betting rules. Full details on the charges and potential future ban.

UK Alert: 6 Dangerous Scams Targeting Your Family

Exclusive guide to the six most dangerous financial scams circulating in the UK. Learn how to protect yourself and vulnerable loved ones from sophisticated fraudsters. Essential reading for every household.

Horner Exposes Wolff Text Feud in F1 Rivalry

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has sensationally revealed the extent of his bitter text-message rivalry with Mercedes' Toto Wolff, exposing the fierce mind games that define their battle for F1 supremacy.

HSBC ordered to repay £50k after pensioner scam failure

A retired NHS nurse from London lost her entire life savings in an authorised push payment scam. The Financial Ombudsman Service has now ruled HSBC must refund Katrina Harrison £50,000 after the bank's security systems failed to prevent the fraud.

Michael Jordan's NASCAR Team Sues Ex-Employee Over Secrets

Basketball legend Michael Jordan's NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, is embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle with a former crew chief, accusing him of stealing confidential data and team secrets in a shocking breach of contract.

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

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