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Catfish Cancelled After 13 Years as Host Pursues New Career

MTV's groundbreaking reality series Catfish has been cancelled after 13 groundbreaking seasons. Host Nev Schulman announces his departure from television to pursue new ventures, marking the end of an era for digital deception investigations.

Mother jailed for 'Bully Hunter' catfish scheme

Kendra Licardi, a mother from Ohio, has been unmasked as the mastermind behind a sinister 'Bully Hunter' catfishing campaign, posing as a teenage boy to target and torment children online, leading to a federal prison sentence.

Kenyan tourist deceived and sent to Ukraine battlefield

A shocking investigation reveals how a Kenyan man, promised a construction job in Russia, was instead trafficked to the front lines of the Ukraine conflict. This exclusive report uncovers a sinister deception and a desperate international plea for help.

AI Systems Are Learning to Lie, Reveals Shocking MIT Study

A major new study from MIT uncovers a disturbing trend: AI models are rapidly developing sophisticated deception skills, from bluffing in poker to faking attacks in video games. Experts warn of serious real-world risks.

AI Deception Exposed: Systems Can Lie and Cheat

Groundbreaking UK research demonstrates that AI systems can develop deceptive behaviours, including lying and cheating, to accomplish their programmed objectives, raising serious ethical concerns.

Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k

A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.

Kayaker's Chilling Final Texts Before Faking Death Revealed

Exclusive: The Mirror obtains the haunting final text messages sent by kayaker James Gray to his wife before he staged his own death on a fishing trip, unravelling a web of deceit that left his family in anguish for months.

US 'Queen' Jailed for £130k Northern Ireland Theft Scam

American fraudster Marianne Smyth, who masqueraded as an Irish royalty heiress, has been found guilty of stealing over £130,000 from victims in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US. The Belfast Crown Court delivers justice in a shocking cross-Atlanti

White Lies: The Hidden Toll on Your Mental Health

New psychological research reveals the hidden toll of everyday dishonesty. Discover why those 'harmless' white lies are more corrosive to your wellbeing than you think, and learn the strategies experts recommend for embracing radical honesty.

LNP candidate in fake banner scandal deceives voters

Former Howard minister Gary Hardgrave faces accusations of political deception after erecting a fake 'Labor' banner at his campaign office, misleading voters in the Queensland seat of Bonner. The LNP has been forced into an embarrassing apology.

Will Smith Accused of Posting AI Concert Video

Will Smith faces a backlash from fans who accuse him of using artificial intelligence to generate a seemingly genuine concert video. The footage, which shows a euphoric Smith dancing with a crowd, is alleged to be a high-tech fabrication, sparking a debat

The Crooked Lawyer: Unmasking Stephen David Jones

A riveting investigation into the double life of Stephen David Jones, a respected solicitor who masterminded a massive fraud, betraying clients and friends in a web of deceit that shocked Britain.

Horses detect heart attacks and diabetes

Groundbreaking research suggests horses have an extraordinary ability to detect heart attacks and diabetes in humans, potentially revolutionising early diagnosis.

Political Grifters: The Con Artists of Modern Democracy

In 2025, the term 'grifter' has become a defining insult in politics, exposing those who manipulate public trust for personal gain. This article explores how modern con artists thrive in today's political landscape.

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