Category : Fraud


Chinese family sentenced to death for $1bn online scams

Eleven members of a ruthless family syndicate have been sentenced to death in China for masterminding one of the largest online scam operations in history, defrauding victims worldwide of over $1 billion through sophisticated digital deception.

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.

DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained

The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.

BLM activist guilty of £30k charity fraud in Boston court

Prominent Black Lives Matter organiser Monica Cannon-Grant convicted of defrauding donors and state grants while leading Violence in Boston charity. The shocking verdict reveals personal enrichment through charity funds.

DNA testing reveals paternity fraud epidemic in UK

Exclusive investigation uncovers the heart-wrenching reality for thousands of British men discovering they're not biological fathers through at-home DNA kits, exposing a hidden crisis in family relationships.

Louis Tomlinson Targeted by Pension Fraud Scammers

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson becomes the latest victim of a sophisticated pension fraud, with scammers attempting to steal his life savings. Exclusive details on the sophisticated con and a stark warning from financial experts.

Ex-Footballer Jailed for Money Laundering

Former Premier League footballer Richard Duffy has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to laundering £400,000 in a sophisticated criminal operation. The ex-Portsmouth and Wales defender was caught in a police sting.

Ex-Celtic footballer jailed for money laundering

Former Celtic footballer Anthony Stokes has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a sophisticated money laundering operation involving a stolen cash van and hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Rogue Traders Jailed For £15k Pensioner Garden Scam

A ruthless gang of rogue traders who preyed on a vulnerable pensioner, leaving her garden in a 'terrible mess' and conning her out of £15,000, have been jailed. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.

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 Warn Swift Fans Over Southport Ticket Scams

Merseyside Police launch urgent fraud alert ahead of Taylor Swift's Liverpool concerts, warning fans of sophisticated ticket scams targeting Swifties. Officers advise on how to spot fake listings and protect yourself.

Tinder Swindler Targets New Victim After Netflix Fame

Shimon Hayut, the infamous 'Tinder Swindler' from the Netflix documentary, is accused of targeting another woman in a sophisticated romance scam, leaving her emotionally devastated and financially ruined. Exclusive details inside.

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.

Perth mum jailed for faking cancer in donation scam

A mother-of-four and former kickboxer from Perth has been sentenced to prison after concocting an elaborate lie about having terminal cancer to swindle thousands in donations from her community.

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