US Woman Jailed for Faking Ransom Note
A US woman, Nancy Guthrie, has been sentenced to prison for faking a ransom note to her husband to conceal her spending, according to court documents.
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Woman faked cancer, defrauded charity for son with leukemia
Claire Alderton, 48, faked cancer and defrauded George's Rockstars, a charity founded in memory of the co-founder's son who died of leukaemia. She was jailed for two years for fraud by false representation.
Gatwick Parking Scam: Dozens Stranded After Fake Service
Dozens of holidaymakers were left stranded at Gatwick Airport for up to eight hours after falling victim to a dodgy meet-and-greet parking scam booked through a comparison site, with cars found in junkyards or abandoned.
NHS Worker Stole £279K Selling Equipment Back
Emmanuel Nbanga, 46, was convicted of stealing £279,000 from the NHS by selling its own equipment back to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust up to four times, with help from his wife and a friend.
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Woman Claims Cocaine in Bum Was From 'Intimate Encounter'
Reagan Cox, 30, arrested in Florida, claimed 4g of cocaine found in her buttocks during jail intake was from an 'intimate encounter'. She faces additional contraband charges.
UK Smartphone Users Warned About 'Hi Mum' Text Scam
UK iPhone and Android users are urged to watch for a fake 'Hi Mum' text scam exploiting summer weather. Victims have lost over £220,000. Don't reply; report to 7726.
Met Police DNA Hunt for Double Rapist's Family
Met Police are using cutting-edge DNA techniques to trace relatives of a suspected double rapist who attacked two vulnerable women in broad daylight in south-east London.
Son Dressed As Dead Mum In Mrs Doubtfire Pension Fraud
Italian man disguised as dead mother in €53,000 pension fraud, dubbed 'Mrs Doubtfire scandal' after mummified body found at home.
Texas Sheriff Charged With Fraud After Trump Pardon of Brother
Texas sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr. charged with fraud after Trump pardoned his brother, congressman Henry Cuellar, in bribery case.
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Builder Faked Cancer to Dodge Pre-School Playground Job
A builder from Sandwich, Kent, conned a pre-school out of £6,000 and other victims out of thousands by faking cancer and frozen bank accounts. Michael Rylands was sentenced to 22 months in prison.
Davide Sanclimenti Scammed Out of 'Huge' Sum by Former Friend
Love Island winner Davide Sanclimenti claims a former friend scammed him out of a 'huge' amount of money in a property investment. He shared the story on TikTok, seeking legal help.
Amanda Holden Reveals Shock Romance Scam Using Her Name
Amanda Holden joins Scam Interceptors after scammers used her name in a romance fraud, conning a man out of thousands.
Fake Psychic Duo In 70m Vietnamese Australian Fraud
Sydney fortune-teller Anya Phan and her daughter charged with $70m fraud targeting Vietnamese community.
Indiana Man Charged with Stalking WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham
Kevin Singh, 48, charged with stalking Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, sending threatening messages and a package.
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Sean Kingston sentenced to three and a half years over $1m wire fraud scheme
Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years for $1m wire fraud scheme involving luxury items and fake receipts.
Sacked NatWest Worker Keeps Customer Data Under Bed
Ex-NatWest worker keeps 1,600 customers' financial details under her bed, claiming bank refused to take them back after sacking in 2009.
Southampton Man Jailed for Life for Murder of Student with Religious Knife
Vickrum Digwa jailed for life for murder of Henry Nowak with a Sikh dagger; police criticised for handcuffing victim.
Martin Lewis: losing battle against deepfake scams
Martin Lewis reveals he is losing the battle against deepfake scams using his identity, with victims losing over £20m, and criticises government inaction on the Online Safety Act.
Conman who scammed £56,000 impersonating bank fraud jailed
Taiwo Lawal-Owonifari, 24, was sentenced to two years and nine months for scamming 14 victims out of £56,000 by posing as bank fraud investigators.
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Australia sues 3M for record $2bn over PFAS contamination at defence bases
Australia sues 3M for record $2bn over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination at 28 defence bases, alleging withheld information about environmental risks.
Car Firebomb Gang Terrorises Towns Near Glasgow
A car firebomb gang has torched two vehicles in Rutherglen and Cambuslang, sparking fear among residents who describe the scenes as 'mayhem' and 'absolutely mental'.
ITV Drama 'Frauds' Exposes Real-Life Con Artists in Thrilling Heist Series
ITV's new drama 'Frauds' starring Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker explores con artists in a heist series premiering October 5th.
David Warner Criticised For Drink Driving Joke
David Warner's lawyer calls his drink driving 'foolish' and 'reckless' after he allegedly blew 0.104, more than double the legal limit.
Ex-HMRC Worker Spared Jail for Helping Ex-Husband Launder £3.3m
Former HMRC worker Kuldip Badesha spared jail for helping ex-husband launder £3.3m through bogus companies and false documents.
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Drug Gang Jailed 52 Years For Cocaine With Spa Days
Ten members of a cocaine gang who enjoyed spa days have been jailed for a total of 52 years. Kingpin Paddy Nolan received 11 years 8 months.
Couple who dumped dog in canal get suspended sentence
A couple who were caught on CCTV carrying their elderly dog in a bin bag and throwing her into a canal have been given suspended prison sentences and banned from keeping animals for 10 years.
Martin Lewis 'can't cope' with emotional toll of scam ads
Martin Lewis admits he 'can't cope' with the emotional toll of seeing his name used in fake investment scams, revealing victims lost over £20m in 2024. He feels 'completely let down' by politicians and tech firms.
Derby Woman Sentenced for £14,000 PIP Fraud in Greece
Dawna Bird, 66, from Derby, was sentenced for fraudulently claiming over £14,000 in PIP benefits while living in Greece for more than 1,000 days between 2019 and 2023.
Derby benefits cheat claimed £14k while living in Greece
Dawna Bird, 66, from Derby, pleaded guilty to fraud after claiming over £14,000 in PIP while living in Greece for more than 1,000 days between 2019 and 2023.
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Steam Machine Companion Cube Cancelled Over Valve IP Issue
Dbrand's Companion Cube accessory for the Steam Machine is cancelled after Valve's legal team intervened. Over 15,000 pre-orders were placed, but the company failed to obtain a license for the Portal-themed design.
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