Sellers of Fake Botox Jabs Face Up to Two Years in Prison, MHRA Warns
MHRA warns sellers of fake Botox face up to two years in prison after 41 botulism cases linked to unlicensed products in England.
Category : Fraud
GMB Star Noel Phillips Loses Life Savings in Sophisticated Bank Scam
Good Morning Britain star Noel Phillips lost his life savings of nearly $30,000 in an impersonation scam. He described the ordeal as 'excruciating pain'.
Scotland Fans Scammed for Tickets Ahead of Brazil Match
Scotland fan Callum Cunningham lost £750 to ticket scammers on Gettickets365 ahead of the World Cup clash with Brazil, leaving him devastated and watching from a fanzone.
Barclays employee jailed for £260k fraud to fund gambling
Sam McGee, 39, was sentenced to four years and eight months for defrauding neighbours of over £260,000 from a housing co-op to feed an online roulette addiction, leaving pensioners and families in turmoil.
ETIAS Scam Warning: UK Travellers Targeted by Fake Websites
Frontex warns of 100+ unofficial ETIAS websites scamming UK holidaymakers. The EU travel authorisation launches late 2026, costing €20. Do not apply early.
Pensioners Duped Out of £130k in Courier Fraud Scam
Three men from Havering, London, have been jailed for defrauding 85 pensioners aged 70-94 out of £130,000 in a courier fraud scam, leaving victims 'traumatised'.
Philippines Blocks GoreBox Game After School Shooting Kills 3
Philippine authorities temporarily blocked GoreBox gaming app after a school shooting killed three and injured 20, as investigators probe possible online influences.
Chinese court sentences 11 to death over family-run Myanmar scam syndicate
Chinese court sentences 11 to death for roles in family-run Myanmar scam syndicate worth over $1.4bn, involving fraud, murder and illegal detention.
Florida Teen Admits Faking Kidnapping in Elaborate Hoax
Florida teen Caden Speight faked his own kidnapping, shooting himself in the leg to cover the hoax. Sheriff says charges possible.
Catfish Conman Jailed for Three Years After Posing as Doctor and Barrister on Dating Apps
Amir Tofangsazan jailed three years for catfishing women on dating apps, posing as barrister and doctor, swindling thousands.
California Man Arrested in Lego-Pasta Swap Scam Costing Target $34,000
California man arrested for swapping Lego figurines with pasta in a $34,000 return scam at Target.
Mar-a-Lago Valuation at Centre of Trump Fraud Trial
Trump's Mar-a-Lago valuation is central to a civil fraud trial, with disputes over its worth and allegations of inflated asset values.
Six Arrested Without Evidence as Trump Blames 'Vandals' for Pool Damage
Donald Trump says six people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, but no evidence has been provided. The troubled project faces algae blooms and peeling paint.
Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Launches Second Edition Despite Fraud History
Billy McFarland launches Fyre Festival 2 with tickets from $499, six years after the original event's fraud and losses of $26 million.
Where Is Amanda Riley Now? Scamanda Con Artist's Fate
Amanda Riley, the subject of BBC's Scamanda, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, was sentenced to five years, and released in 2025. Her current location is unknown.
Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
Google engineer Michele Spagnuolo charged with insider trading on Polymarket, earning $1.2m using confidential search data.
Feeding Our Future Founder Sentenced to 42 Years in $250m Pandemic Fraud
Aimee Bock sentenced to 42 years for $250m pandemic fraud scheme exploiting child nutrition programmes in Minnesota.
Texas Residents Sue SpaceX Over Sonic Boom Damage
80 Texas homeowners sue SpaceX over sonic booms from rocket tests, alleging property damage and gross negligence.
SFO Drops Fraud Probe into Construction Giant Hanson
SFO drops fraud investigation into construction firm Hanson due to insufficient evidence and lack of public interest.
Jury Awards £136m to Family of Boys Killed by LA Socialite
Jury awards $176m to family of two boys killed by LA socialite Rebecca Grossman in high-speed crash; Grossman and ex-MLB player Scott Erickson found negligent.
HMRC Admits 63% of Parents Wrongly Targeted in Child Benefit Fraud Crackdown
HMRC admits 63% of parents wrongly targeted in child benefit fraud crackdown, with 15,000 legitimate claimants affected.
NHS Surgeon Jailed for £466k Fraud Involving Leg Amputations
NHS surgeon Neil Hopper jailed for 32 months after freezing his legs for amputation to satisfy a sexual obsession, then defrauding insurers of £466,000.
REvil Ransomware Gang Demands $70m in Bitcoin After Kaseya Attack
REvil ransomware gang demands $70m in Bitcoin after Kaseya attack, affecting thousands of organisations globally.
Italian man 'dressed as dead mother to claim her pension'
Italian man investigated for dressing as dead mother to claim her pension, hiding body since 2022.
BBC Expert Warns of Fake Dementia Drug Scam
BBC's Nick Stapleton warns of a fake dementia drug scam using deepfakes of celebrities and experts, urging people not to fall for the false hope.
Pensioner Timothy Barnes Jailed for £2m Fraud
Timothy Paul Barnes, 68, defrauded 36 victims of nearly £2m, including a charity and neighbours, by faking loan requests and investing in crypto. He was sentenced to 11 years.
Video: SNP's Peter Murrell Quizzed Over £400k Fraud
Footage shows Peter Murrell being questioned by detectives about £400k SNP spending, including an £81k Jaguar and £19k of luxury pens.
Arrest After NY Motel Fire Kills Six
A man has been arrested after a 'deliberate' fire at a New York motel killed at least six people. Tyler J. Russel faces manslaughter and arson charges.
Real Housewives Star Wendy Osefo and Husband Arrested in Insurance Fraud Scandal
Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie arrested for insurance fraud after claiming fake burglary.
Social worker posted explicit photos of 'pal' on Facebook
Bethany Cadden, a social worker, posted explicit photos of a friend on Facebook with 'fiver a go boys' caption after a friendship turned sour, leading to a suspended sentence.
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