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.
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Police Urgent Warning: How to Spot Fake Officers
Critical police guidance reveals exactly how to verify officers' identities and protect yourself from criminals impersonating police in worrying new scam sweeping the UK.
Romance Scam Crisis: UK Banks Sound Alarm
Financial authorities warn of sophisticated romance scams sweeping Britain, with victims losing thousands to fake online relationships. Learn the red flags and protect yourself.
Couple's £2.8m holiday fraud exposed in luxury villa scam
A seemingly ordinary married couple from West Yorkshire has been convicted of orchestrating a sophisticated £2.8 million holiday scam that defrauded hundreds of victims through fake luxury villa bookings.
Mother fakes son's cancer in donation scam
Michelle Bodzar faces justice after fabricating her son's leukaemia diagnosis to solicit donations, in a disturbing case of medical fraud that betrayed trust and compassion.
British woman murdered in Thailand organ harvesting scam
A young British woman's dream modelling opportunity in Thailand turned into a horrific nightmare when she was murdered by organ harvesters in a sophisticated international trafficking scheme that has shocked authorities.
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.
Mum faked kids' cancer to scam £80k from donors
A deceitful mother who fabricated her children's terminal cancer diagnoses to con well-wishers out of thousands faces justice in shocking charity fraud case.
Winter Fuel Payment scam: DWP warns over fake HMRC texts
UK pensioners targeted by sophisticated SMS scam pretending to be from HMRC - here's how to protect your Winter Fuel Payment from fraudsters.
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning over 'Hi Mum' text scam
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis alerts parents about sophisticated new 'Hi Mum' scam texts that have already stolen thousands from families across Britain.
Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.
Shop worker's urgent warning about card payment scam
A retail worker reveals how criminals are using simple phone scams to drain customer accounts during card transactions - and how you can protect yourself.
Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud
A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.
Qantas Data Breach: Passenger Information Leaked in Major Hack
Australia's flagship carrier Qantas faces a massive cybersecurity crisis with passenger data leaked online, sparking urgent government warnings and potential travel chaos.
Martin Lewis scam warning after £60k theft
A devastated victim shares how sophisticated fraudsters stole £60,000 using Martin Lewis's identity, as the Money Saving Expert issues crucial advice to protect yourself from similar scams.
Scammers target Brits over confusing EU travel rules
British travellers face a double threat as fraudsters exploit confusion around post-Brexit EU entry requirements. Learn how to protect yourself from these sophisticated scams.
Lloyds Bank Urgent Scam Alert for Millions
Lloyds Banking Group warns millions of UK customers about sophisticated new scams targeting online banking users. Learn how to protect your savings from these convincing fraud attempts.
Fortune tellers cursed elderly in £800k scam
Three Pennsylvania fortune tellers face justice after convincing elderly victims they were cursed in sophisticated psychic fraud scheme spanning years.
My Mr Right Search Ended In Dating Disaster
A woman's quest for love turned into a nightmare when her perfect match revealed a terrifying secret. Discover the dark side of digital dating that will make you rethink your search for romance.
HMRC Urgent Warning: New Tax Rebate Scam Targeting Brits
UK taxpayers are being targeted by a sophisticated new phishing scam pretending to be from HMRC. Learn how to spot the fake tax rebate messages and protect your personal information from fraudsters.
Influencer faces prison for fake cancer scam
Spanish influencer Andrea L. faces prison after admitting to faking terminal cancer and raising thousands through fraudulent donations in elaborate online scam.
Urgent UK Mobile Security Alert: FluBot Malware Attack
Critical warning issued as sophisticated FluBot malware sweeps across Britain, stealing banking details and personal data through fake delivery notifications. Learn how to protect your device now.
Amsterdam's new tourist scam: How to stay safe
British holidaymakers are being warned about a sophisticated new extortion racket targeting tourists in Amsterdam. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself from this cunning street crime.
Storm Amy death as 70mph winds batter UK coast
A man has died after being pulled from the sea in Kent as Storm Amy brings dangerous conditions with severe weather warnings for wind and flooding across Britain.
Nationwide's £56 scam alert for customers
Nationwide Building Society warns customers about sophisticated text scams targeting bank accounts. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your money from fraudsters.
Sydney Music Festival Scam: Knockout Event Never Existed
Hundreds of music fans were left devastated after discovering the highly-anticipated Knockout Festival in Sydney was an elaborate scam, with fake tickets and non-existent event leaving victims out of pocket and demanding answers.
Emmerdale fan loses £20k in Matthew Wolfenden scam
An Emmerdale superfan was conned out of £20,000 after being targeted by fraudsters pretending to be actor Matthew Wolfenden. The shocking incident has prompted genuine cast members to issue crucial scam alerts.
DWP Warning: New Phone Scam Targets Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent warning about convincing new phone scam targeting Universal Credit and benefit recipients across the UK.
Urgent Bank Warning Over 'Hi Mum' Text Scam
NatWest issues an urgent alert as a new wave of sophisticated 'Hi Mum' and 'Hi Dad' scams targets British families, with fraudsters stealing thousands by impersonating relatives in distress.
880-Mile 'Monster' Storm Heads For UK With 70mph Winds
The UK braces for a severe weather onslaught as an 880-mile-wide Atlantic storm system threatens 70mph winds and torrential rain, sparking urgent Met Office warnings for travel chaos and potential damage.
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