Couple Mistakenly Given $10.5m by Crypto.com Thought They Won Contest, Court Hears
Couple mistakenly given $10.5m by Crypto.com thought they won a contest, court hears; bail granted to woman accused of theft.
Couple mistakenly given $10.5m by Crypto.com thought they won a contest, court hears; bail granted to woman accused of theft.
UK fraud reports hit record 444,000 in 2024, driven by AI-powered account takeovers and synthetic identities, warns Cifas.
Decorated US veteran falls victim to sextortion after sharing explicit images on fetish site FetLife, facing ongoing blackmail and seeking to unmask the perpetrator.
Bitcoin ransom in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping could expose criminals due to blockchain traceability, despite anonymity measures.
Florida family nearly loses $2,800 in AI scam using fake vet images of missing dog Archer; neighbour helps reunite them.
Shane Daley pleaded guilty to cyberstalking for threatening a relative of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing up to five years in prison.
Record number of UK children report sextortion; boys aged 14-17 hardest hit. Campaigners urge mandatory nudity detection on phones.
Keowen Eaton, 21, from Amble, pleaded not guilty to GBH with intent and dangerous driving after an Audi was allegedly driven at a pedestrian in Alnwick. Trial set for November.
Prince Harry is 'throwing his toys out the pram' after the UK government denied his request for taxpayer-funded police protection outside royal residences, jeopardizing his planned July visit with Meghan and their children.
A newborn baby's body was discovered in a portable restroom at the Electric Forest festival in Michigan. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance.
Network Rail received 7.1 million malicious emails in three months, including 37,000 phishing threats, as experts warn of rising attacks on critical infrastructure.
Katie Beattie, 27, was found dead in her flat in July 2024. Her family campaigned for a fresh review, and Lancashire Police have reopened the investigation.
Stephen Bear has been found guilty of violating the restraining order protecting Georgia Harrison after a social media tirade. He previously served 21 months for revenge porn.
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting luxury gifts including a diamond necklace and Dior handbag in exchange for favours.
Former SNP branch secretary David Henry claims he was warned of party financial problems in 2020, three years before Peter Murrell's arrest, and calls for an independent inquiry.
Vernon Kay came close to swearing live on BBC Radio 2 while discussing littering, telling producer he was 'so close' after nearly uttering an expletive during a conversation with Bobbie Pryor.
Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar dramatises Belle Gibson's cancer scam, blending fact and fiction in a 'true-ish' tale of fraud and wellness culture.
Toxic oak processionary moth caterpillars, causing asthma and rashes, are spreading beyond London across south-east England, officials warn.
Two hackers have admitted to a cyber attack on Transport for London that caused £39 million in losses, affecting 28,000 employees and delaying Oyster refunds.
A BBC podcast details how a woman's life was derailed by a decade-long online stalking campaign, with police failing to act.
As UK temperatures hit 38C, Rentokil warns against pouring melted ice cream, barbecue grease, and dressings down sinks to prevent costly fatbergs and sewer blockages.
Android users warned to delete popular apps infected with Rokarolla malware that steals banking info and passwords. Hackers use fake sites to trick users.
Northumbria Police release CCTV image of a man after a woman was approached by an indecently exposed male who demanded her car keys on Great Lime Road in Forest Hall.
An investigation into Julie Meyer reveals a trail of unpaid bills, missing funds, and broken dreams, from London to Malta and Switzerland, leaving investors and entrepreneurs devastated.
Daoyan Shang pleads guilty to London Underground SMS blaster scam using suitcases to send fake parcel delivery messages.
O2 has issued an urgent warning to customers about a fake text message claiming SIM cards will expire. The scam uses an official-looking number to steal personal data. Customers are advised not to click links and report suspicious messages.
A 13-year-old Sydney boy charged for allegedly threatening a mass shooting like the Christchurch attack, referencing Brenton Tarrant.
Four men sentenced for SMS blaster scam targeting Tube passengers, with one laundering £600,000 through gift cards.
Mohammed Syeed Ali, 19, broke into a family home, stole a car, and drove dangerously. He received a suspended sentence at Newcastle Crown Court.
A man in his 70s suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a police armed response vehicle flipped onto its side in a crash with his Ford Fiesta in Allerton, Liverpool.