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.
Category : Fraud
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.
Shannon Matthews kidnapper Michael Donovan dies in prison
Michael Donovan, who helped kidnap Shannon Matthews in 2008, has died in prison aged 54, reopening wounds from one of Britain's most shocking child abduction cases.
£500k scratchcard win becomes tax nightmare
A UK woman's life-changing £500,000 scratchcard victory transformed into a bureaucratic nightmare when HMRC demanded £90,000 in unpaid taxes, revealing the hidden costs of instant wealth.
Labour spin chief's son arrested in fraud probe
Exclusive: Police investigate financial syndicate collapse run by Alastair Campbell's son as investors face significant losses in high-profile London case.
Model jailed for £3m NHS fraud exposed at festival
Jasmine Allchurch, 33, sentenced to prison after fraudulent £3 million negligence claim against NHS was uncovered when she was photographed dancing at festival despite claiming severe injuries.
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.
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.
Noosa Council Fraud Scandal: Major Investigation Launched
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Murdaugh's banker sentenced to 7 years for fraud
Former South Carolina banker Russell Laffitte receives 84-month prison sentence for conspiring with convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh in elaborate client theft scheme that shocked the legal community.
Melbourne couple's business stolen by sophisticated scammers
A Melbourne couple's thriving business was systematically stolen by sophisticated scammers who hijacked their phone numbers, emails, and bank accounts in a chilling modern-day cyber theft that left them financially ruined.
Blind grandfather loses home in property fraud scheme
A vulnerable 69-year-old blind man from Atlanta has been evicted from his family home after fraudsters allegedly forged documents to steal his property deed in a sophisticated property theft scheme.
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.
Bravo axes Wendy Osefo's show after fraud charges
In a dramatic move, Bravo television has pulled the plug on Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo's upcoming spinoff series after she was charged with federal wire fraud conspiracy. The academic-turned-reality star faces serious legal troubles that
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.
RHOP's Wendy Osefo victim of home burglary and fraud
Dr Wendy Osefo from Real Housewives of Potomac becomes victim of coordinated theft operation as burglars steal luxury items and attempt credit card fraud in brazen overnight raid.
Letitia James accused of mortgage fraud in property scandal
New York Attorney General Letitia James faces serious mortgage fraud allegations involving multiple property transactions and questionable loan applications, threatening her political career.
RHOP Star's Husband Arrested in Fraud Scandal
Real Housewives of Potomac academic Wendy Osefo faces personal crisis as husband Edward Osefo is charged with wire fraud conspiracy in alleged multi-million dollar scheme involving government contracts.
RHOP's Wendy Osefo and husband face fraud charges
Real Housewives of Potomac academic Wendy Osefo and her husband Edward have been formally charged with multiple fraud offences following their court appearance in Maryland.
Tenerife carer accused of elderly financial exploitation
Exclusive investigation reveals how a trusted carer allegedly drained an elderly woman's life savings while her family remained oblivious to the systematic financial abuse unfolding in their relative's Tenerife home.
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.
Hallmark Channel warns fans about sophisticated online scams
The beloved television network alerts viewers about fraudulent social media schemes impersonating stars like Lacey Chabert and Ryan Paevey, urging fans to stay vigilant against fake competitions and unauthorised merchandise.
£3M lottery ticket stolen after jackpot win
A life-changing £3 million lottery win turned into a nightmare for one UK family after their winning ticket was stolen in a brazen theft, leaving them fighting to claim their rightful prize.
Fake TikTok lawyer jailed for killing OAP in crash
A dangerous fraudster who killed a pensioner in a catastrophic collision has been sentenced after brazenly impersonating a legal professional on social media while awaiting trial.
Aristocrat's £80m wine fraud exposed in US court
James Wellesley, a descendant of the Duke of Wellington, faces decades in prison after orchestrating one of the most sophisticated wine investment scams in history, defrauding investors of millions.
British conman admits $1.3M Beverly Hills jewellery heist role
A UK fraudster has confessed to his involvement in an audacious international crime ring that stole luxury watches from exclusive Beverly Hills stores in a sophisticated distraction scheme.
British wine fraudster jailed in New York court
A British fraudster who swindled investors out of millions with fake fine wine schemes has been sentenced to prison in a New York court. Discover how his elaborate deception unravelled.
Mum jailed for faking terminal cancer in donation scam
A deceitful mother who fabricated a terminal cancer diagnosis to swindle generous donors through a GoFundMe campaign has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of medical fraud.
Restaurant manager vanishes with £16k staff wages
Leonardo Moreira, manager of popular Adelaide restaurant NINA, has disappeared alongside thousands in employee wages, leaving staff devastated and police investigating.
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