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"Marcus" Fake Profile Scams Thousands on UK Dating Apps

Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated catfishing operation, using stolen photos of a man named Marcus, has targeted and emotionally manipulated thousands of singles across Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble in a massive UK dating scam.

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.

Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags

Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.

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.

Tinder Swindler Targets New Victim After Netflix Fame

Shimon Hayut, the infamous 'Tinder Swindler' from the Netflix documentary, is accused of targeting another woman in a sophisticated romance scam, leaving her emotionally devastated and financially ruined. Exclusive details inside.

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.

Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Detained in Georgia

Simon Leviev, the infamous conman known as the 'Tinder Swindler', has been detained in Georgia. Wanted by Interpol for multi-million dollar romance scams across Europe, his arrest marks a major victory for international law enforcement.

Tinder Scam Victims Hunt Down Catfish in UK Investigation

An exclusive investigation reveals how two British women, scammed out of thousands by a Tinder fraudster, turned detective to track down their catfish and expose his true identity in a story stranger than fiction.

Billionaire 'Table Tennis Terrorist' Mastermind Exposed

EXCLUSIVE: Wealthy financier and table tennis fanatic Shezad Chowdhury is unmasked as the alleged mastermind behind a sophisticated 'Ping Pong' phishing campaign targeting UK victims, raising serious questions about cyber security and the exploitation of

Australian Dad's £1.4m UK Property Fraud Nightmare

An Australian father faces financial ruin after discovering the UK property he purchased for £1.4 million has been illegally sold to him while the true owner was abroad. Exclusive investigation reveals how property fraud is targeting foreign buyers.

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.

US 'Queen' Jailed for £130k Northern Ireland Theft Scam

American fraudster Marianne Smyth, who masqueraded as an Irish royalty heiress, has been found guilty of stealing over £130,000 from victims in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US. The Belfast Crown Court delivers justice in a shocking cross-Atlanti

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.

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.

Surgeon admits lying about sepsis to have legs amputated

A British surgeon has sensationally confessed to faking a life-threatening sepsis diagnosis to deliberately have both legs amputated in a brazen attempt to claim nearly half a million pounds in insurance payouts.

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

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.

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