Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners
UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.
Category : Search result: theft scam
Mum faked kids' cancer to scam £80k from donors
A deceitful mother who fabricated her children's terminal cancer diagnoses to con well-wishers out of thousands faces justice in shocking charity fraud case.
Winter Fuel Payment scam: DWP warns over fake HMRC texts
UK pensioners targeted by sophisticated SMS scam pretending to be from HMRC - here's how to protect your Winter Fuel Payment from fraudsters.
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning over 'Hi Mum' text scam
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis alerts parents about sophisticated new 'Hi Mum' scam texts that have already stolen thousands from families across Britain.
Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.
Oprah Winfrey targeted by thief at book awards
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey became the unexpected victim of a sophisticated theft during the prestigious National Book Awards ceremony in Manhattan, where a thief made off with her custom-made Judith Leiber purse containing priceless items.
Blind grandfather loses home in property fraud scheme
A vulnerable 69-year-old blind man from Atlanta has been evicted from his family home after fraudsters allegedly forged documents to steal his property deed in a sophisticated property theft scheme.
Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud
A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.
Martin Lewis scam warning after £60k theft
A devastated victim shares how sophisticated fraudsters stole £60,000 using Martin Lewis's identity, as the Money Saving Expert issues crucial advice to protect yourself from similar scams.
Fortune tellers cursed elderly in £800k scam
Three Pennsylvania fortune tellers face justice after convincing elderly victims they were cursed in sophisticated psychic fraud scheme spanning years.
HMRC Urgent Warning: New Tax Rebate Scam Targeting Brits
UK taxpayers are being targeted by a sophisticated new phishing scam pretending to be from HMRC. Learn how to spot the fake tax rebate messages and protect your personal information from fraudsters.
Influencer faces prison for fake cancer scam
Spanish influencer Andrea L. faces prison after admitting to faking terminal cancer and raising thousands through fraudulent donations in elaborate online scam.
Middle-class gym thief hunted by victim across London
Jordana Seal's life turned upside down when her purse was stolen from a locked gym locker. Now she's hunting the middle-class thief herself after making shocking discoveries about the culprit's identity and spending spree.
Urgent UK Mobile Security Alert: FluBot Malware Attack
Critical warning issued as sophisticated FluBot malware sweeps across Britain, stealing banking details and personal data through fake delivery notifications. Learn how to protect your device now.
Nationwide's £56 scam alert for customers
Nationwide Building Society warns customers about sophisticated text scams targeting bank accounts. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your money from fraudsters.
Sydney Music Festival Scam: Knockout Event Never Existed
Hundreds of music fans were left devastated after discovering the highly-anticipated Knockout Festival in Sydney was an elaborate scam, with fake tickets and non-existent event leaving victims out of pocket and demanding answers.
Emmerdale fan loses £20k in Matthew Wolfenden scam
An Emmerdale superfan was conned out of £20,000 after being targeted by fraudsters pretending to be actor Matthew Wolfenden. The shocking incident has prompted genuine cast members to issue crucial scam alerts.
DWP Warning: New Phone Scam Targets Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent warning about convincing new phone scam targeting Universal Credit and benefit recipients across the UK.
Urgent Bank Warning Over 'Hi Mum' Text Scam
NatWest issues an urgent alert as a new wave of sophisticated 'Hi Mum' and 'Hi Dad' scams targets British families, with fraudsters stealing thousands by impersonating relatives in distress.
Pub laptop thieves jailed for City of London theft spree
Two brazen thieves have been sentenced to prison for a series of thefts targeting laptops and phones from unsuspecting patrons at a busy City of London pub. Learn how their crime spree was ended.
Serial Thieves' Rucksack Scam Exposed in London Pub Heist
CCTV captures the moment two serial thieves targeted a North London pub, using a clever rucksack ruse to steal hundreds of pounds in a sophisticated distraction theft.
Urgent Warning Over Devastating 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp Scam
Exclusive: UK banks issue urgent warning over devastating new 'Hi Mum' scam that has already stolen millions. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.
Urgent Warning: New Car Theft Epidemic Sweeps UK
Motorists across Britain are being targeted by a sophisticated new keyless car theft method. Learn how criminals are exploiting this shocking vulnerability and the essential steps to protect your vehicle.
"Marcus" Fake Profile Scams Thousands on UK Dating Apps
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated catfishing operation, using stolen photos of a man named Marcus, has targeted and emotionally manipulated thousands of singles across Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble in a massive UK dating scam.
High-tech car theft gang jailed for £1.7m vehicle crime spree
A sophisticated car theft gang has been sentenced for stealing 73 high-value vehicles using electronic gadgets while owners slept. Discover how they operated and the police operation that brought them down.
Urgent UK Warning Over New 'Friend in Need' Social Media Scam
Action Fraud issues a critical alert over a sophisticated new 'Friend in Need' scam circulating on Facebook and Instagram, urging users to verify any financial requests to avoid devastating losses.
Police Impersonator Jailed For Preying On Elderly
A Victorian con artist who posed as a police officer to steal thousands from the elderly in a sophisticated phone scam has been sentenced to jail. Read the full story of deception and the police warning.
Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average
Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.
Police Alert: Taylor Swift Scam Targets Southport Fans
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
Police dismantle £3m rural crime gang in dramatic raids
Exclusive: Wiltshire Police dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group behind a massive wave of agricultural and construction equipment thefts across the South West, making multiple arrests in a major operation.
Page 2 of 4