Americans Lose Nearly $900 Million to AI Scams in One Year, FBI Reports
Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI scams in 2025, with deepfakes and voice impersonation among tactics used, FBI reports.
Category : Fraud
GMB Star Noel Phillips 'Ruined' After Losing Life Savings in Bank Scam
Good Morning Britain star Noel Phillips lost his life savings in a Chase Bank impersonation scam, describing the experience as 'excruciating pain'.
Scots woman accused of faking pregnancy with doll for second time
Kira Cousins, who faked a pregnancy with a Reborn doll, is accused of using stolen baby photos to fake a pregnancy in 2023 as well.
Father of Henry Nowak's Killer Covers Face in Court Over Weapons Charges
Father of Henry Nowak's killer covers face in court over weapons charges; adjourned until July 9.
DVLA Warns: Sharing Log Book or Licence Details Risks Identity Theft
The DVLA warns motorists that sharing log book or licence details online can lead to identity theft and car cloning. Learn how to avoid scams and protect your data.
Couples £28m Holiday Fraud Exposed In Luxury Villa Scam
Couple defrauded 3,000+ victims of £28m in timeshare scam, spent on luxury lifestyle including Lowry sketch.
Airbnb Host Sues Robot Startup Over Damaged Home
Airbnb host sues robotics startup The Bot Company for $12,000 after prototype testing allegedly damaged his San Francisco home.
Three Dead and 18 First Responders Sickened After Fentanyl Exposure in New Mexico
Three dead and 18 first responders sickened after fentanyl exposure at a New Mexico home, highlighting opioid dangers.
Third Man Jailed in £3.7 Million Pension Liberation Fraud
Kevin Phelan jailed for seven years in £3.7m pension liberation scam that defrauded 74 victims and HMRC.
Ex-Chelsea Employee Avoids Jail After £208k Fraud
Ex-Chelsea FC employee Claire Walsh avoids jail after defrauding the club of £208k via false ticket refunds. She received a suspended sentence.
Five Arrested Over Fraud Offences In Tameside Elections
Five arrested in Tameside over alleged electoral fraud involving fake independent candidates in local elections.
Sydney Court Upholds Unequal Inheritance as Family Disputes Surge
Sydney court upholds will leaving all assets to one sibling as inheritance disputes surge in Australia, driven by property prices and inequality.
Couple Jailed For 80k Dating App Romance Scam
Peter Gray jailed for defrauding women of £80,000 via Tinder romance scam. Victims warn others to check backgrounds.
Costco Sued Over 'No Preservatives' Claim on Frozen Tortelloni
Costco faces a class-action lawsuit claiming its Kirkland tortelloni is falsely labelled as preservative-free due to manufactured citric acid.
80,000 LED Toys and Shot Glasses Recalled Over Battery Ingestion Risk
Over 80,000 LED toys and shot glasses recalled in the US due to risk of children swallowing button cell batteries, which can cause severe internal burns.
Bookkeeper Who Stole £900,000 Jailed for Four Years
Deborah Wolstencroft jailed for four years for stealing £877,000 from Devon company to fund cruises and Concorde flights.
Nurse Who Claimed £6k Sick Pay While Working Says It Was 'Harmless Mistake'
Nurse Lian Kenny claimed £6k sick pay while working elsewhere, calling it a 'harmless mistake'. She was suspended for six months.
Fake Savings Ads Scam Targets Wise Customers
Fraudsters use fake ads to impersonate Wise, tricking victims into depositing cash that is then stolen. Experts call it one of the most sophisticated scams.
Colorado Woman Who Faked Son's Cancer Sentenced to Probation and Jail
Colorado woman who faked son's cancer for donations sentenced to probation and 90 nights in jail.
Homeless Housing Supplier Linked to Faith Group Tax Avoidance Scheme
Investigation links Midos Management Co, a homeless housing supplier, to the Schreiber family's faith room tax avoidance scheme.
Georgian Scam Network Dupes UK Savers Out of £9m Using Deepfake Celebrity Ads
Georgian scammers used deepfake celebrity ads to con UK savers out of £9m, exposed by leaked call centre data.
Nurse Who Faked Qualifications to Get Job Must Repay £278
Nurse Abdul Pirzada jailed for 15 months for faking qualifications to work in NHS; ordered to repay £278.
Briton Loses Half Her Savings In Ugandan Dog Scam
BBC investigation reveals Ugandan dog scam where Britons lost savings to fake pet shelter fundraisers on social media.
Schoolboy Stabbed Man To Death Over Cannabis Robbery
A 17-year-old schoolboy was stabbed to death by a friend after a failed cannabis robbery in Hale Barns, Manchester.
Mother's Appeal Against Benefit Fraud Sentence Rejected
Londonderry mother Donna McCool fails to reduce her five-month jail term for a 20-year benefit fraud of up to £76,000.
Frauds review – Suranne Jones gives her best ever performance in this absolute triumph of a heist dr
Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star in Frauds, a thrilling heist drama about conwomen pulling one last job while exploring a toxic friendship.
Son Dressed As Dead Mother In Pension Fraud Scheme
Italian man investigated for dressing as dead mother to claim her pension, hiding body since 2022.
DVLA Warns: Log Book Mistake Risks Car Cloning
The DVLA warns drivers against sharing log books or licenses online, as it risks identity theft and car cloning. Scammers use these details for fraud.
Murrell Bought £4795 Watch with SNP Funds After 2017 Loss
Peter Murrell embezzled over £400,000 from the SNP, including a £4795 watch bought the day after the 2017 election losses. He faces jail after guilty plea.
London Rental Fraudster Jailed for £77,000 Scam
Frederic James Priestley, 34, was jailed for nearly three years for defrauding over 30 victims by falsely advertising a flat in Southwark, taking deposits and rent totaling £77,000.
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