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.
Category : Fraud
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Man Arrested at Fury Wedding Over Underage Alcohol Sales
A man was arrested at Venezuela Fury and Noah Price's wedding afterparty for allegedly selling alcohol to minors, with police called to the Comis Hotel.
Masked Thieves Raid Harry Redknapp's £5m Mansion
Masked thieves raided Harry Redknapp's £5m Sandbanks mansion, stealing jewellery and luxury items while the couple were away.
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Job Scams Surge as AI Helps Fraudsters Target Gen Z
Job scams doubled in 2025, with 32% of Gen Z reporting victimization. AI enables sophisticated fake job offers, targeting desperate job seekers for personal info.
Trump Threatens Reporter Over Pool, Fox Viewers Furious
Donald Trump accused ABC's Jonathan Karl of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Fox News viewers slammed the threat, citing lack of Epstein charges and Trump's own maintenance failures.
Model Admits Romance Fraud Scam Costing Victims Over £100,000
A 67-year-old woman lost over £100,000 in a romance scam, highlighting a 52% rise in such fraud among over-55s in the UK.
Woman Who Forged Paternity Test Avoids Jail
Beth Fernley forged paternity test results, lied to ex-partner, avoided jail with suspended sentence for fraud.
O2 Warns Customers Over SIM Card Deactivation Text Scam
O2 warns customers about a new text scam claiming SIM cards will be deactivated unless terms are accepted. Fraudsters direct victims to fake websites to steal account details. Report suspicious texts to 7726.
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Martin Lewis Reveals Key Warning Signs to Spot Scams
Martin Lewis shares key warning signs to spot scams, including urgent bank calls and requests for passwords, on Lorraine.
Top Tax Lawyer Accused of Dodging £2m HMRC Bill
Robert Venables KC, a leading tax lawyer, is accused of evading nearly £2 million in tax by falsifying earnings declarations over seven years.
Infamous British Fraudster Con Jones Traced to German Care Home
Former choirboy turned global fraudster Kenner Elias Jones traced to German care home in new documentary.
Grindr Gang Jailed for Targeting Lonely Men in £100k Burglary Scam
Five men used Grindr to lure victims, then assaulted and robbed them of over £100,000. They were jailed for 12-17 years.
Wowcher Apologises for Email Mocking Crocodile Attack
Wowcher has apologised unreservedly for an email subject line that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy, who remains in critical condition.
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Suspected scam investment firms 'exploiting Trustpilot review system'
Report finds scam investment firms using fake reviews on Trustpilot to lure victims, costing investors millions.
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