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.
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Chinese migrant escapes UK deportation using identity fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Chinese national facing removal from Britain allegedly assumed another person's identity and continues to live freely in the UK, raising serious questions about Home Office procedures.
Taylor Swift impersonator targets Southport bank
Merseyside Police are searching for a woman who impersonated Taylor Swift while attempting to open a fraudulent bank account in Southport, Lancashire.
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.
Yale expels student over fake identity admissions scam
An Ivy League student's elaborate deception unravels as Yale discovers he created a fictitious North Dakota persona to hide his Asian background, leading to his expulsion from the prestigious institution.
McCann impersonator faces stalker trial in Poland
Polish woman Julia Wandelt, who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann, now faces criminal charges for allegedly stalking a psychologist who questioned her identity claims.
Blue-skinned Japanese man faces federal charges in New York
A Japanese national known for his blue appearance faces federal charges in New York after allegedly defrauding banks of over $14,000. The unusual case has captured international attention.
NFL's Cam Ward Targeted in Identity Theft Scandal
Miami Dolphins quarterback Cam Ward becomes victim of sophisticated identity theft scheme, with fraudsters attempting to exploit his financial information and NFL status.
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.
Richard Osman targeted by AI identity theft scam
The Thursday Murder Club author becomes victim of sophisticated fraud operation using AI-generated videos to deceive fans and extract money.
Madeleine McCann impersonator investigated for fraud
German prosecutors confirm Julia Wandelt is not missing Madeleine McCann as Polish authorities investigate her identity fraud allegations in latest twist to long-running case.
Digital ID: When Will It Become Mandatory in Britain?
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
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.
Young Americans' identity crisis: Confidence in free-fall
New research exposes a dramatic shift in how young Americans identify, with transgender and nonbinary identification soaring while traditional confidence plummets among the youth.
Fugitive faked death to evade rape conviction
The extraordinary story of Nicholas Rossi, the convicted sex offender who staged his own death and assumed multiple identities across continents before facing justice in Utah court.
McCann claimant exposed as convicted stalker
Polish woman Julia Wandelt, who claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann, is revealed as convicted stalker Julia Faustyna with disturbing history of targeting men online.
Male migrant impersonated nurse at Lucy Letby hospital
Exclusive investigation reveals how a male migrant used a female friend's identity to work as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital, remaining undetected until an alert patient noticed discrepancies.
Mum gets £15k loan approval despite being deceased
A UK mother discovered she'd been approved for a massive £15,000 loan despite being registered as deceased, exposing shocking flaws in financial security systems that put families at risk.
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.
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.
Richard Wilkins targeted by scammers in fake police case
Australian TV personality Richard Wilkins reveals shocking encounter with sophisticated fraudsters who created fake police case in his name, leading to his temporary arrest in Sydney.
Melbourne couple's business stolen by sophisticated scammers
A Melbourne couple's thriving business was systematically stolen by sophisticated scammers who hijacked their phone numbers, emails, and bank accounts in a chilling modern-day cyber theft that left them financially ruined.
Labour's Digital ID Gender Choice Alarms MPs
Labour's proposed digital identity system faces backlash as MPs warn it could allow individuals to choose their gender without medical verification, raising concerns about privacy and security implications.
Fake Vegas nurse forged diabetic children's prescriptions
A Las Vegas woman faces serious charges after allegedly posing as a paediatric nurse and creating fraudulent prescriptions for vulnerable diabetic children in a disturbing medical deception case.
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.
Digital ID Card Security Crisis Exposed
Labour's digital ID blueprint faces scrutiny as the Estonian model it's based on reveals alarming security flaws, putting citizens' data and finances at risk from sophisticated cyber attacks.
Adult poses as high school student in security breach
Authorities investigate how a 22-year-old woman successfully enrolled as a teenager at New Prague High School, attending classes for days before detection.
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