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Ariana Grande's fury over 'ruthless' ticket touts

Ariana Grande breaks her silence on the 'Eternal Sunshine' tour ticket chaos, condemning scalpers for exploiting her loyal fanbase with exorbitant prices and pleading for a fairer process.

Student's £1,200 Fake Uber Nightmare in Leeds

A 21-year-old student from Leeds was defrauded of £1,200 after falling victim to a sophisticated fake Uber scam. Learn how the con unfolded and the crucial safety tips to protect yourself.

Employee stole £500k from Colin Firth's ex-wife's firm

A trusted bookkeeper at Livia Firth's Eco-Age fashion firm has admitted to embezzling over half a million pounds in a sophisticated fraud, leaving the celebrity-loved brand reeling and facing a significant court case.

Fare Dodgers' Top Excuse: 'My Phone Was Dead'

Transport for London exposes the most outrageous excuses used by fare evaders, with the 'dead phone' defence topping the list. Discover how thousands are attempting to dodge fines and the new tactics deployed to stop them.

Woman loses £200k to 'English accent' NAB phone scam

A Melbourne woman was conned out of her life savings by fraudsters impersonating NAB security with polished English accents. This in-depth report reveals the sophisticated tactics used and crucial safety tips to avoid becoming the next victim.

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

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.

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.

Deported fraudster jailed for £1.3m property swindle

Anopkumar Maudhoo, an illegal immigrant and serial fraudster, has been sentenced to six years for orchestrating a sophisticated property scam that netted over £1.3 million from victims across London and the South East.

SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson

The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte

UK Alert: 6 Dangerous Scams Targeting Your Family

Exclusive guide to the six most dangerous financial scams circulating in the UK. Learn how to protect yourself and vulnerable loved ones from sophisticated fraudsters. Essential reading for every household.

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