Hazmat machete attackers jailed in mistaken identity case
Two men in hazmat suits chased an innocent victim with machetes in a shocking case of mistaken identity in Eastfield. Read the full story of the attack and sentencing.
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10 Years of Friendship from Thanksgiving Text Mistake
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton celebrate 10 years of Thanksgiving together after a mistaken text in 2016. Read their heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship that went viral.
'Criminal Barbie' Arrested in Brazil Burglary Plot
Dubbed 'Criminal Barbie', Paola Co Carita Gobel was detained in Brazil for an alleged plot to steal from wealthy neighbours. Discover the details of the elaborate scam.
Man dressed as dead mother to claim her pension
A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to fraudulently claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
Son dressed as dead mother in pension fraud scheme
An Italian man disguised himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension while hiding her mummified body at home. Read the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
Father's 15-Year Identity Theft Nightmare Revealed
A Minnesota factory worker faced financial ruin and false accusations after an undocumented migrant stole his identity for over a decade. Discover his shocking story.
ICE detain 16-year-old US citizen in mistaken identity
ICE agents mistakenly detained a 16-year-old high school intern at Rhode Island courthouse, sparking outrage from state officials. Read the full investigation into this immigration enforcement error.
Costa del Sol becomes epicentre of global organised crime
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
Cleaning lady shot dead after entering wrong Indiana house
A 61-year-old cleaning woman was fatally shot after entering the wrong house for work, with the homeowner claiming he believed she was an intruder in the Indiana property.
Cleaner shot dead at wrong home in tragic case of mistaken identity
A 61-year-old cleaner was fatally shot after approaching the wrong house in Indiana, sparking outrage and raising questions about gun violence and mistaken identity in residential areas.
Mother steals daughter's identity for Tinder date
A Michigan mother faces serious charges after allegedly impersonating her teenage daughter to meet a man on Tinder in a disturbing case of digital deception and family betrayal.
Police mistakenly target David Lammy's father
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy reveals his Algerian-born father was wrongly accused of being a criminal by Surrey Police in a case of mistaken identity, raising serious questions about police 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.
Nicole Kidman detained in London concert mix-up
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman was temporarily detained by security during a London concert performance in a case of mistaken identity that left theatregoers stunned.
Fevola's home invasion fear reveals innocent twist
Former AFL champion Brendan Fevola's terrifying home invasion ordeal takes an unexpected twist when the alleged burglary reveals a completely different story that left everyone stunned.
Venus Williams mistaken for Naomi Campbell
Venus Williams reveals hilarious airport encounter where she was mistaken for supermodel Naomi Campbell, sparking amusement and confusion among fans and fellow celebrities.
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.
Blood-soaked parcel delivered to wrong address sparks police probe
A quiet residential street was plunged into panic after a horrifying blood-stained parcel was mistakenly delivered to a family home, sparking a major police investigation into its mysterious origins.
Mother, 38, mistaken for teenager due to biohacking
A 38-year-old mother reveals how her intensive £2,000-per-month anti-ageing routine leaves people stunned when they discover her real age, often being mistaken for a teenager.
Teen murderer granted new identity after prison attack
Convicted teenage murderer Jordan Tams has been granted lifelong anonymity following a brutal prison attack, with a judge ruling his safety would be 'seriously compromised' if his new identity were revealed.
FBI agent's masked home test sparks police raid
In a bizarre case of mistaken identity, an FBI agent's own home security system captured what appeared to be a robbery - only for authorities to discover the masked intruder was the agent himself conducting an ill-conceived 'test' of his Ring camera.
Dangerous criminal mistakenly freed from Essex prison
Exclusive: Hadush Kebatu, convicted for firearms and assault offences, was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford in a major security breach. The Category C prisoner remained at large for hours before being recaptured in Epping.
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.
Asylum seeker wrongly imprisoned for 16 months
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, was released from Chelmsford Prison after spending 16 months behind bars due to a case of mistaken identity, sparking serious questions about Home Office procedures.
Wrong bear killed in Arkansas after fatal mauling
Wildlife officials in Arkansas confirm they euthanised an innocent black bear after a rare fatal attack, sparking controversy over wildlife management practices.
Woman's uncle declared dead then found alive in care home
An Arizona woman received devastating news that her uncle had passed away in his retirement home, only to discover he was alive and well days later in a bizarre case of mistaken identity.
Mother-of-four shot dead in Liverpool mistaken identity case
A Liverpool community is in mourning after 29-year-old mother-of-four Ashley Dale was fatally shot in what police believe may have been a tragic case of mistaken identity during a targeted attack.
Mother shot dead in drug gang mistaken identity case
A devoted mother was tragically shot dead after answering her door to a drug gang hitman in a horrific case of mistaken identity, with her final words being 'I can't breathe, I'm going to die' as her children slept nearby.
Innocent man shot in mistaken identity attack
CCTV captures terrifying moment motorcycle assassins target wrong man in brutal daylight attack, leaving victim fighting for life in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity.
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.
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