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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.

TSB Axes All Credit Cards: Key Dates for Customers

TSB Bank announces the complete closure of its credit card operations, impacting all customers. Find out the key dates, reasons behind the decision, and essential steps to protect your finances.

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.

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Banks Fight Back

The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, facing fierce opposition from major banks who warn of unintended consequences for consumers and businesses.

Pret Scraps Free Coffee Loyalty Scheme, Sparks Customer Fury

Pret A Manger has sparked customer outrage by abruptly cancelling its popular 'Meal Deal' loyalty scheme, which offered a free hot drink after every five purchases. The move has been met with widespread disappointment from its dedicated customer base.

Fare Dodgers' Top Excuse: 'My Phone Was Dead'

Transport for London exposes the most outrageous excuses used by fare evaders, with the 'dead phone' defence topping the list. Discover how thousands are attempting to dodge fines and the new tactics deployed to stop them.

Broadband Loyalty Penalty Costs UK Customers £1.6bn

New Ofcom data reveals a staggering £1.6 billion loyalty penalty hitting broadband customers who don't switch. Discover why out-of-contract users pay up to 25% more and how to slash your bill today.

Hidden bank fees shock for Aussie debit card users

A little-known banking policy is set to deliver a rude financial shock to millions of Australians who prefer using their debit cards, as major banks quietly change how they process payments.

Trump Slapped with £328m Fine in NY Fraud Case

New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.

Trump's Loyalty Ultimatum Stuns Republicans

In a bombshell move, Donald Trump demands Republican lawmakers sign an 'oath of allegiance' or risk being ousted by MAGA-backed challengers, escalating his war on party dissent.

Waitrose Offers Free Hot Drinks Without Needing to Shop

In a major shift, Waitrose is overhauling its MyWaitrose loyalty programme, ditching the requirement to make a purchase for members to claim their free hot drink. The popular perk is now simpler to access than ever before.

Save £120 a Year on Fizzy Drinks with App Trick

UK households could slash their annual spend on popular soft drinks by over £100 simply by using a different supermarket app. The secret lies in loyalty card prices and a clever 'click and collect' trick.

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.

The 60-Second Check You Must Do Before Paying

Exclusive consumer advice reveals a simple, 60-second check that could save Brits hundreds of pounds on everyday purchases. Don't spend another penny without reading this.

Waitrose Overhauls Loyalty Scheme, Axes Free Coffee Perk

Waitrose announces a significant overhaul of its MyWaitrose loyalty programme, replacing the popular free hot drink benefit with a new tiered system based on spending. The changes take effect from November 5th.

Trump's Alleged Plan for US Military Purge Revealed

Former President Donald Trump allegedly planned a mass dismissal of senior military officials he deemed 'disloyal' if re-elected, targeting top brass at the Pentagon and service academies, according to Pete Hegseth's new book.

Ex-NFL star Buster Skrine arrested in UK for fraud

Former NFL cornerback Darryl 'Buster' Skrine has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of fraud after allegedly using a counterfeit bank card. The ex-New York Jets and Chicago Bears player was held by police in Manchester.

AI Voice Cloning Scams Sweep UK: How to Protect Yourself

Exclusive: A shocking new wave of AI-powered voice cloning scams is sweeping the nation, with criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate loved ones. Experts warn this sophisticated fraud is 'here to stay' as cases surge. Learn the red flags and ho

African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.

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