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.
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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.
National Fraud Centre Struck by Major Cyber Attack
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
Lawyers face death and rape threats in shocking report
Disturbing new findings reveal lawyers across Britain are receiving violent threats including death threats and rape threats, forcing many to install panic buttons and security cameras.
COVID fraud hit squad recovers £1.4bn from scammers
Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudsters exploited COVID support schemes as government deploys specialist team to claw back stolen taxpayer money.
Covid fraudsters get final warning: Pay back or face jail
Exclusive: UK authorities issue 72-hour ultimatum to suspected pandemic fraudsters as £30 million remains unreturned. Final chance before criminal prosecution begins.
Mooshtips racing tipster accused of multi-million fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how British expat Andrew 'Mooshtips' Manison allegedly defrauded horse racing enthusiasts worldwide from his Thai mansion in elaborate betting scheme.
JPMorgan's £175M Nightmare: Student Loan Fraud Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Charlie Javice allegedly fabricated 4 million student accounts in one of America's most brazen banking frauds, leaving JPMorgan Chase with staggering losses.
Iowa businessman pleads guilty to multi-million wire fraud
An Iowa businessman has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated wire fraud conspiracy involving fake construction projects across multiple states, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
Solicitor suspended for 'terrible mother' Facebook post
Bernadette Gonzales, a family law solicitor, has been suspended for 18 months after posting confidential and derogatory comments about a client on social media, in a stunning breach of professional conduct.
UK Job Scam Alert: Fake Flexible Work Offers Target Jobseekers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
Solicitor General's Family Targeted in Glasgow Break-In
The family of Scotland's top law officer, Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC, was subjected to a terrifying home invasion in Glasgow. Masked assailants forced their way into the property, stealing a luxury vehicle in a targeted attack that has sent shock
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.
Police Alert: Taylor Swift Scam Targets Southport Fans
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
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.
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.
Kickboxer mum fakes cancer to swindle ex in evil scam
A mother-of-four and competitive kickboxer has been exposed for faking a terminal cancer diagnosis to con her former partner out of thousands of pounds in a despicable fraud.
Veteran and Church Deacon Arrested in Major Charity Fraud
Rony Denis, a US Army veteran and church deacon, faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive fraud scheme, diverting over £1.2 million from a veterans charity to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.
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
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.
Rogue Football Club Owners Jailed for Multi-Million Fraud
Two corrupt football club owners have been jailed for a brazen fraud scheme that siphoned millions from player transfers and club funds, betraying the trust of fans and the beautiful game.
NHS surgeon jailed for £1.2m fraud involving leg amputations
A former NHS consultant surgeon has been sentenced to prison for faking a life-changing accident to fraudulently claim £1.2 million in insurance payouts, in a shocking case of medical professional deception.
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.
Solicitor Jailed for Swindling £80k from Vulnerable Client
A corrupt solicitor from Greater Manchester has been sentenced to prison after callously stealing £80,000 from an elderly and vulnerable client, a court heard.
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.
Lawyer fined for using AI to fake court citations
A solicitor in New South Wales faces severe penalties, including a hefty fine and costs order, for submitting AI-generated fake legal authorities in a court case, marking an Australian first for such misconduct.
UK police arrest activists in pre-emptive protest crackdown
Metropolitan Police make pre-emptive arrests, including of a solicitor, to prevent a planned Defend Our Juries protest. Critics decry the move as an assault on democratic rights.
Tinder Swindler's Chilling Confession: How I Conned Women
A self-proclaimed 'Tinder Swindler' reveals the intricate lies and psychological manipulation he used to con women out of thousands, exposing the dark side of modern dating.
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