Val McDermid slams police over fraud probe
Renowned crime author Val McDermid has criticised police for their handling of a fraud investigation involving her close friend Nicola, calling the treatment 'appalling'.
Renowned crime author Val McDermid has criticised police for their handling of a fraud investigation involving her close friend Nicola, calling the treatment 'appalling'.
Authorities issue urgent alert as fraudsters target football fans with fake ticket scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
Conservative peer Lord Robert Hanson faces allegations of a £100,000 fraud involving the resale of high-profile football match tickets, including FA Cup and Champions League finals.
A wealthy businessman allegedly duped investors in a multi-million dollar Oklahoma theme park scheme. The scandal has left many questioning the legitimacy of the project.
A woman shares her devastating experience after falling victim to a cruel puppy scam, losing £500 for a dog that was never real. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
A popular Good Morning Britain presenter has fallen victim to a devastating scam, losing their entire savings. Experts warn about rising sophisticated fraud tactics.
A convicted fraudster, Luigi Mangione, has been sentenced to additional prison time for orchestrating a scam from behind bars using a smuggled laptop.
A shocking report reveals Britons are selling their identities online, fueling a 23% spike in fraud cases. Experts warn this dangerous trend could leave victims bankrupt and unbanked.
Scammers are using fake savings ads to trick customers of the money transfer service Wise. Learn how to spot and avoid these fraudulent schemes.
A father was conned out of £30,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated scam found through a Google search. Experts warn of rising online fraud tactics.
A con artist who used Tinder to deceive women into handing over thousands of pounds has been sentenced to prison in Staffordshire. Learn how his elaborate scheme unfolded.
A sophisticated 'ghost car' scam has been uncovered in Sydney, where fraudsters used non-existent vehicles to claim millions in insurance payouts. Authorities warn drivers to stay vigilant.
Former Premier League footballer Richard Rufus sentenced to 12 years for orchestrating a £5 million investment fraud, leaving victims devastated.
A shocking tale of how fraudsters attempted to con a victim out of £1,600 using a sophisticated scam – and the clever tricks used to stop them in their tracks.
A brazen fraudster swindled the Northern Territory government out of millions in a sophisticated payroll scam. Here's how he did it and the shocking loopholes he exploited.
A heartbreaking account of how elderly parents are increasingly targeted by sophisticated scams, leaving families devastated and financially drained.
Fans of Oasis were left devastated after falling victim to a sophisticated ticket scam on Instagram, with fraudsters selling fake tickets for the band's highly anticipated Wembley Stadium concert.
A cunning manager created a network of 22 fake employees with 'perfect attendance' to siphon off £1.6 million from their company. Discover how this elaborate payroll scam unfolded.
UK authorities issue an urgent alert over a sophisticated scam targeting super accounts. Learn how to protect your savings from fraudsters.
A UK surgeon is under investigation for allegedly performing unnecessary amputations and fabricating sepsis diagnoses in a shocking medical fraud case.
A leading surgeon faces serious fraud charges after allegedly performing unnecessary amputations on vulnerable patients, sparking outrage and an NHS investigation.
A sophisticated AI-driven scam is targeting homeowners on TikTok, offering fake lawn care services and vanishing with their money. Authorities warn of rising digital fraud.
A 23-year-old Canadian man has been charged following an alleged fraudulent scheme involving NHL tickets in London, Ontario, police confirm.
Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch must pay HP £700m after a UK court ruled against him in the high-profile Autonomy fraud case. The verdict marks a pivotal moment in one of Britain's biggest corporate scandals.
A notorious crime family has been implicated in financing a massive £20 million tax fraud, as revealed in court documents. The elaborate scheme involved falsifying records and laundering illicit funds.
Christine Hunsicker, founder of fashion rental platform CaaStle, has been charged with fraud after allegedly duping investors out of $100 million in a 'Ponzi-like' scheme.
Learn how to identify and protect yourself from the 'pig butchering' scam, a sophisticated financial fraud that preys on victims through fake online relationships.
Samsung's billionaire heir Jay Y. Lee has been acquitted of stock manipulation and accounting fraud charges related to a controversial 2015 merger, marking a pivotal moment for South Korea's corporate giant.
Several Louisiana police officers have been charged with accepting bribes to fraudulently approve visas in a shocking corruption scandal.
A Sydney tradesman was duped out of his $500,000 life savings in a sophisticated property scam. Experts warn of rising fraud tactics in Australia's competitive housing market.