Argos Alert: Account Hijacking Scams Surge
Criminals are hijacking Argos accounts using stolen passwords to buy high-value items via click-and-collect. Reports surged 323% in May. Experts urge unique passwords and two-factor authentication.
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Argos Customers Warned of Account Takeover Scams
Experts warn of a 323% rise in fraud reports linked to Argos. Criminals use stolen login details from data breaches to order high-value items via click-and-collect.
Lyons Gang Associate Jailed for Prison Drug Ring
Michael Sutherland, a Lyons crime clan associate, was sentenced to six more years for directing drug trafficking and plotting a violent attack from prison using illicit phones.
Emmerdale's Caleb Miligan Turns to Crime After Scam Betrayal
Caleb Miligan plots an illegal side hustle after being scammed out of £5,000 by an AI voice recording. Actor Will Ash hints the scheme 'goes wrong' with dark scenes ahead.
Katie Price's Husband's Odd Prison Conduct Exposed
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews remains in a Dubai prison awaiting £140,000 bail. A fellow inmate describes his strange behavior, including bragging about an arms deal and watching horror movies.
Apple Warns UK Users of Sophisticated iPhone Scams Draining Bank Accounts
Apple warns UK users of sophisticated social engineering scams draining bank accounts, advising caution and steps to stay safe.
iSpoof Mastermind Must Repay £404k of £2m Fortune
iSpoof fraudster Tejay Fletcher ordered to repay £404k of £2m fortune or face extra jail time.
Brits Urged to Dial 159 if They Suspect a Scam Call
Stop Scams UK advises Brits to hang up and call 159 if they suspect a scam. New figures show £9.4bn stolen last year, with young people increasingly targeted.
Half a Million Squishy Toys Seized at Heathrow Airport
Trading Standards officers seized 500,000 potentially dangerous squishy toys at Heathrow in two months. Some pose safety risks due to chemical smells, microbiological issues, and copyright infringements.
Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' Premieres on Disney Plus
Ryan Murphy's new crime drama 'The Shards,' based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel, premieres August 6 on Disney Plus. Set in 1980s LA, it follows teens facing a serial killer.
Dog Fires Gun, Bullet Stopped By Gaming PC Saves Gamer
A Reddit user shares how their gaming PC took a bullet from a neighbor's dog, deflecting the shot and saving their life. The neighbor was charged with criminal negligence.
Pilot Forged Licence for 900 Flights as Air Canada Captain
Air Canada captain Geoffrey Wall allegedly flew 900 flights over 17 years with a forged top-tier pilot licence, earning millions before arrest.
Gang Rapist Skaf Charged with 24 Drug Offences
Mohammed Skaf, a convicted gang rapist, faces 24 drug charges after police allege he led a large-scale drug supply operation in Sydney. Cocaine and cash were seized.
Brazilian Woman Posed as Child in Fraud Scheme
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, 38, is charged with fraud and false identity after allegedly posing as a 12-year-old girl to deceive a couple in Brazil for over a year.
Bradford teen sentenced for axe attack on boy
A youth who attacked another boy with a hand axe in Bradford, causing a fractured skull, has been given an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order with intensive supervision.
Woman Dies in Crash with Supermarket Delivery Van in Sheet
A 76-year-old woman died in a crash with a supermarket delivery van in Sheet, Hampshire. A man was arrested and released under investigation.
Made In Chelsea Star's Husband Jailed In £60m Art Fraud
Inigo Philbrick, art fraudster jailed for £60m scam, now lives with Made In Chelsea star wife Victoria Baker-Harber and their two daughters.
Two Premier League Footballers Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
Two Premier League footballers, both 19, arrested on suspicion of rape after alleged incident on Friday. Released on bail.
AI Cat Photos Used in Scam to Extort Teen for Missing Pet
Florida family warns of AI-generated pet scam after fraudsters used fake images to demand $2,800 for a dog's 'emergency surgery'.
Secret DNA Test Reveals Paternity After Eight-Year Betrayal
A man secretly takes a paternity test after discovering his girlfriend cheated throughout their eight-year relationship, confirming he is the father but leaving him devastated.
Florida Man Sues Airboat Firm Over Alligator Bite
Florida man sues airboat company after alligator bites his face during free encounter, seeking over $50,000 in damages.
Man Accused in Gaetz Extortion Plot Indicted on Wire Fraud Charges
Stephen Alford indicted for wire fraud in alleged plot to extort $25 million from Rep. Matt Gaetz's family.
Bookmaker conman Jason Haddigan jailed for 'sophisticated' Welsh scam
Jason Haddigan, banned from betting shops, jailed for defrauding two Welsh bookmakers of over £2,700 using forged slips.
Man and boy hospitalised after suspected poisoning in Tameside
A man in his 40s and an 11-year-old boy were taken to hospital after a suspected accidental poisoning with an unknown substance in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
Martin Lewis emotional over deepfake scams on This Morning
Martin Lewis was visibly upset on This Morning as he discussed deepfake scams, reading a letter from a 78-year-old victim who lost her savings.
Covid loan fraud: Director bought Audi, holidays, lingerie
Steven Brookes, 40, fraudulently obtained £300,000 in bounce back loans, spending on luxury holidays, school fees, an Audi, and lingerie. He admitted 11 fraud charges and faces sentencing.
Tinder predator jailed after faking cancer to scam and abuse 17 women
Ryan McVeigh, 31, used dating apps to deceive and financially ruin vulnerable women, even pretending to have terminal cancer. Read the shocking details of his crimes and the impact on his victims.
Swiss Bar Fire: Millionaire Owners Raided Over New Year Tragedy
Fraud investigators raid property empire of Swiss bar owners after New Year
Man arrested for stealing back cars he sold on Facebook Marketplace
A man from Kansas City has been charged with selling cars on Facebook Marketplace and then stealing them back from buyers, causing estimated losses of $24,000.
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