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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Pensioner beaten by thugs in vicious hammer attack
A 73-year-old man was brutally assaulted by a gang of four youths in a shocking daylight attack in London. The victim suffered multiple injuries including a broken arm and severe bruising after being targeted while walking through a park.
Pensioner withholds council tax over damaging speed humps
A defiant 73-year-old is withholding his council tax in protest against dangerous speed humps that he claims are destroying vehicles and making his street a 'nightmare' for residents. Discover why this pensioner is taking a stand against local authorities
Police impersonator jailed for elderly fraud scam
A cruel conman who impersonated a police officer to steal thousands from vulnerable pensioners has been jailed. Michael Dineen's sophisticated scam targeted elderly victims across the UK, leaving them financially and emotionally devastated.
Police impersonator steals from elderly widow in Cheshire
A cruel fraudster impersonating a police officer tricked his way into a pensioner's home in upmarket Cheshire, stealing cash and jewellery in a despicable distraction theft that has left the community reeling.
Winter Fuel Payment Warning: Thousands May Miss £600
Urgent alert for UK pensioners as new rules could leave many without crucial winter heating payments. Discover if you're affected and what action to take.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
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.
Pensioners: Claim Your £600 Winter Heating Payment
Elderly Britons receiving certain benefits may qualify for significant winter heating payments worth up to £600. Discover if you're eligible for this crucial financial support.
Pensioner evicted from BBC Ghosts filming location
A 71-year-old pensioner has been forcibly removed from his home of many years on the West Sussex estate where the hit BBC comedy 'Ghosts' is filmed, amid allegations the property owners are prioritising lucrative holiday rentals over long-term tenants.
UK Freebies & Discounts Guide for Over-60s
Discover the comprehensive list of money-saving perks, freebies and exclusive discounts available to people aged 60 and above across the United Kingdom.
Pensioner's chilling kidnapping attempt caught on CCTV
Shocking footage reveals the moment a 72-year-old man attempted to abduct young children from a residential street in broad daylight, with brave neighbours intervening to prevent tragedy.
Handyman jailed for conning OAP out of thousands
A fraudulent tradesman who preyed on an elderly homeowner has been sentenced after conning the OAP out of thousands in a cruel deception. Discover how justice was served.
Gran loses £12k in Lamborghini project collapse
An elderly grandmother's dream investment in a luxury car restoration scheme has left her facing devastating losses as the company behind the ambitious project goes into administration.
Children overtake pensioners in UK poverty crisis
New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.
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.
Gran loses life savings in Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam
A grandmother lost her entire £50,000 life savings after fraudsters impersonating Martin Lewis tricked her into a fake cryptocurrency investment, leaving her living in a caravan.
Syrian pensioner wins UK immigration appeal
A 76-year-old Syrian man has won his appeal to stay in Britain after immigration judges recognised his integration and the care he's received from the NHS and British public.
Pensioner loses £20k to fake doctor romance scam
A vulnerable 72-year-old woman lost her life savings to a sophisticated online romance scam after being 'love-bombed' by a man posing as a humanitarian doctor in Somalia.
Pensioner, 86, killed in Iceland supermarket car park
An elderly shopper dies after being struck by a vehicle at an Iceland car park in North London, sparking police investigation and community mourning.
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.
Carer jailed for fleecing £300k from pensioner
A so-called carer who systematically drained an elderly woman's life savings of £300,000 while pretending to be her friend has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of elder abuse.
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.
Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners
UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.
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