Richard Osman targeted by AI identity theft scam
The Thursday Murder Club author becomes victim of sophisticated fraud operation using AI-generated videos to deceive fans and extract money.
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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.
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.
Mum's £75k Taylor Swift ticket scam nightmare
A devoted mother's quest to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets turned into a devastating £75,000 fraud ordeal, exposing the dark side of ticket reselling and celebrity fandom.
Ex-council leader jailed for £188k romance fraud scam
Ex-council leader Simon Tuck, 51, convicted of orchestrating sophisticated romance fraud across multiple dating platforms, stealing nearly £200,000 from victims in elaborate con.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Influencer chargeback scam devastates small business owner
A small business owner's viral TikTok exposes how influencers are exploiting chargeback systems to get free products while devastating independent retailers.
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.
TikTok fake driving licence scandal exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal networks are exploiting TikTok to sell counterfeit UK driving licences to unqualified motorists, bypassing official testing procedures and creating serious road safety concerns.
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.
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.
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.
Catfish scammer jailed for fake dating profiles
A sophisticated catfish operation using fake profiles of attractive men and women has been exposed, with the perpetrator receiving a prison sentence for defrauding victims across the UK.
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.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
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