Cancer Patient Loses £3,200 in Online Puppy Scam
Florida cancer patient loses over $4,000 in online puppy scam; fraudulent delivery company suspended.
Category : Fraud
Woman Who Faked Pregnancy and Baby's Death Quits Documentary
Kira Cousins, who faked a pregnancy and baby death, has withdrawn from a documentary about the scam, citing mental health concerns.
Artist's £7,000 painting stolen by fraudsters using stolen cards
Award-winning artist Lucy Pittaway's painting 'Yorkshire Welcomes the World' was fraudulently bought with stolen credit cards and delivered to a Liverpool address, leaving her £7,000 out of pocket and without her artwork.
GB News Pundit Charged with Fraud Over Expenses
Matthew Torbitt, a GB News pundit and former Labour adviser, faces two fraud charges over travel and expense claims between 2022 and 2024, the CPS said.
Lee Andrews Offers Live TV Lie Detector Test Over £5k Scam Claim
Lee Andrews, Katie Price's husband, has offered to take a lie detector test on live TV after being accused of scamming a vulnerable woman out of £5,000 for a visa he allegedly failed to deliver.
Katie Price's Husband Accused of Taking £5,000 for Fake Visa
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews allegedly took £5,000 from a woman in Dubai promising a property investment visa that never materialised, according to a friend.
EE Customers Warned of £4.27 Scam Email
EE customers are urged to ignore fraudulent 'payment reminder' emails demanding £4.27. Norfolk Trading Standards warns the phishing attempt aims to steal personal and financial data.
EE Customers Warned About £4.27 Payment Reminder Scam
EE mobile customers are urged to ignore fraudulent 'payment reminder' emails demanding £4.27, which aim to steal personal and financial data via a fake website.
EE customers warned over fake £4.27 payment reminder scam
EE mobile customers are being warned about a scam email claiming a £4.27 outstanding balance. Norfolk Trading Standards says the fake payment reminder leads to a phishing site.
Car Industry Ignored Keyless Theft Warnings a Decade Ago, Investigation Finds
Investigation reveals car industry ignored decade-old warnings about keyless theft risks, leading to surge in vehicle crime and high insurance premiums.
Twin Sisters, 13, Nearly Die After Being Given Spiked Vape in 'Sick Prank'
Twin sisters, 13, were left unconscious and foaming at the mouth after being given a vape spiked with MDMA and spice in Hull park.
Barneys Heir Accuses Family of $20m Tax Fraud Scheme
Barneys heir Bob Pressman accuses his mother and siblings of a $20m tax fraud scheme to evade New York taxes, filing a whistleblower lawsuit.
Sydney 'fortune-teller' allegedly ran $70m fraud by telling clients she saw a billionaire in their f
Sydney fortune-teller Anya Phan charged with $70m fraud, exploiting clients with false predictions of a billionaire future.
Welsh Family Wins £26,000 Payout from Thomas Cook Over Egypt Hotel Illness
Welsh family wins £26,000 payout from Thomas Cook after falling ill at Egyptian hotel where British couple later died.
Poorer Drivers Risk Missing Car Finance Payouts
The FCA faces backlash over a £1m ad campaign urging drivers to avoid claims firms in the car finance scandal, risking lower payouts for poorer drivers.
Traitors Star Sam Little Admits Shame Over Scam Loss
Sam Little, star of BBC's The Traitors, admits shame after losing his entire life savings to scammers via a fake cryptocurrency wallet phone call.
Glam conwoman admits stealing brides' jewellery and antiques
Ariana Rose, 40, born Sana Ali, pleaded guilty to seven fraud counts after allegedly stealing brides' jewellery including a Rolex and swapping antiques for fakes while house-sitting in luxury homes.
Benefit cheat who claimed £26K while working avoids jail
Graham Gannon, 63, was given a 20-week suspended sentence for fraudulently claiming £26,342 in PIP disability benefits while working full-time at a Norfolk holiday park.
Two Brothers Die Within Days, Family Heartbroken
Chris Rogers, 42, died on June 19, four days after his brother Dave, 37, passed away from a brain aneurysm. The family is planning a joint funeral and has launched a fundraiser.
Fan in Tears After 300-Mile Trip to Harry Styles Gig
Poppy-Rose Brown, 18, traveled 300 miles from Cornwall to Wembley for Harry Styles' concert, but her mother's ticket was invalid. Staff refused entry, leaving them in tears. Wembley later offered VIP tickets as compensation.
Half of Brits Fall for Scams as AI Fuels Surge in Fake Messages
Half of Brits clicked on scams in the past year, with AI making fake messages harder to spot, says McAfee research.
Nuisance Motorcycling Rises in North Tyneside Despite Crime Drop
Anti-social motorcycling incidents in North Tyneside have increased by 60 cases year-to-date, bucking the overall crime reduction trend, according to Northumbria Police data.
Doula Wins Court Battle Over Husband's £5m Will
A doula wins High Court battle against brother-in-law over husband's £5m estate, ruling documents were a 'sham'.
Taylor Swift ticket scammer sentenced after Facebook posts
A 32-year-old man defrauded seven victims of over £5,000 by selling fake Taylor Swift tickets on Facebook and Gumtree, claiming they were from a breakup.
Gates: Epstein Sought to Blackmail Him Over Affairs
Bill Gates told Congress that Jeffrey Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of closed-door testimony on June 10.
Taylor Swift Ticket Fraudster Jailed for Conning Fans
Jordan Moore, 32, conned five Taylor Swift fans out of thousands for fake tickets. He was sentenced to 19 months suspended, 100 hours unpaid work, and £3,808 compensation.
Pomegranate Juice Shop Accused of Tax Scam Hires Lawyers
A pomegranate juice shop accused of being a tax scam by GB News presenter Patrick Christys is speaking to lawyers. The owners say the comments have boosted sales.
Oasis Ticket Scam On Instagram Dupes Wembley Fans
Scammers hijack Instagram account to sell fake Oasis Wembley tickets, stealing £1,400 from friends. Experts warn of rising gig ticket fraud.
Oasis ticket scammer walks free from court
Stephen Cavanagh, 39, sold fake Oasis and Coldplay tickets, swindling £13,755.60 from 34 victims to fund a £300-a-day cocaine addiction. He was given a suspended sentence.
Urgent Food Recall: Tesco, Waitrose, and Morrisons Products Pulled Over Allergy and Safety Risks
FSA warns against eating Gü dessert from Tesco/Waitrose due to nut/soya allergy risk, and Morrisons cashews over glass fragments.
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