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Thailand Cyber Scam Crackdown: 1,200 Arrested

Thai authorities spearhead a major international operation against cyber scam syndicates, arresting over 1,200. Discover the details of the crackdown and its global impact.

Woman loses £90k in Brad Pitt romance scam

A Swiss pensioner was conned out of £90,000 after believing she was in a secret relationship with Brad Pitt. Learn how the sophisticated online scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.

How to Avoid the iPhone Calendar Scam

Consumer expert Alice Beer explains how to spot the iPhone calendar scam and the simple steps to remove it and protect your device from fraudsters.

Black Friday QR Code Parcel Scam Warning

Brits are warned about a dangerous new scam combining unsolicited parcels and QR codes. Experts reveal how to protect your personal and financial data this shopping season.

UK woman loses £34k in bitcoin romance scam

A British woman shares how she was scammed out of £34,000 by a charming man who promised bitcoin investment returns. Discover the red flags and protect yourself.

Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63

Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.

Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove dies aged 63

Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.

Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove Dies at 63

Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.

Widower loses £1.2M to 'Tina from LA' scam

A wealthy British businessman mourning his wife's death from cancer was systematically defrauded of his entire life savings by an elaborate online romance scam masterminded by a woman calling herself 'Tina from LA'.

Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.

Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam

A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.

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.

Fraud victims forced to report crimes to AI chatbots

Exclusive investigation reveals fraud victims are being forced to report crimes to unfeeling AI chatbots instead of human operators, creating a digital nightmare for those already traumatised by scammers.

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