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.
Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI scams in 2025, with deepfakes and voice impersonation among tactics used, FBI reports.
Good Morning Britain star Noel Phillips lost his life savings in a Chase Bank impersonation scam, describing the experience as 'excruciating pain'.
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; adjourned until July 9.
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.
Couple defrauded 3,000+ victims of £28m in timeshare scam, spent on luxury lifestyle including Lowry sketch.
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 at a New Mexico home, highlighting opioid dangers.
Kevin Phelan jailed for seven years in £3.7m pension liberation scam that defrauded 74 victims and HMRC.
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 in Tameside over alleged electoral fraud involving fake independent candidates in local elections.
Sydney court upholds will leaving all assets to one sibling as inheritance disputes surge in Australia, driven by property prices and inequality.
Peter Gray jailed for defrauding women of £80,000 via Tinder romance scam. Victims warn others to check backgrounds.
Costco faces a class-action lawsuit claiming its Kirkland tortelloni is falsely labelled as preservative-free due to manufactured citric acid.
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.
Deborah Wolstencroft jailed for four years for stealing £877,000 from Devon company to fund cruises and Concorde flights.
Nurse Lian Kenny claimed £6k sick pay while working elsewhere, calling it a 'harmless mistake'. She was suspended for six months.
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 for donations sentenced to probation and 90 nights in jail.
Investigation links Midos Management Co, a homeless housing supplier, to the Schreiber family's faith room tax avoidance scheme.
Georgian scammers used deepfake celebrity ads to con UK savers out of £9m, exposed by leaked call centre data.
Nurse Abdul Pirzada jailed for 15 months for faking qualifications to work in NHS; ordered to repay £278.
BBC investigation reveals Ugandan dog scam where Britons lost savings to fake pet shelter fundraisers on social media.
A 17-year-old schoolboy was stabbed to death by a friend after a failed cannabis robbery in Hale Barns, Manchester.
Londonderry mother Donna McCool fails to reduce her five-month jail term for a 20-year benefit fraud of up to £76,000.
Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star in Frauds, a thrilling heist drama about conwomen pulling one last job while exploring a toxic friendship.
Italian man investigated for dressing as dead mother to claim her pension, hiding body since 2022.
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.
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.
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.