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HSBC ordered to repay £50k after pensioner scam failure

A retired NHS nurse from London lost her entire life savings in an authorised push payment scam. The Financial Ombudsman Service has now ruled HSBC must refund Katrina Harrison £50,000 after the bank's security systems failed to prevent the fraud.

700,000 miss out on £1.7bn in winter benefits

Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable households are failing to claim crucial Cold Weather Payments and other vital benefits, leaving a staggering £1.7 billion in support unclaimed. Experts urge eligible individuals to act now as energy costs soar.

AI Voice Cloning Scams Sweep UK: How to Protect Yourself

Exclusive: A shocking new wave of AI-powered voice cloning scams is sweeping the nation, with criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate loved ones. Experts warn this sophisticated fraud is 'here to stay' as cases surge. Learn the red flags and ho

DWP £560 Disability Cost of Living Payment Confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rollout of a vital £560 cost of living payment for millions on disability benefits. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.

DWP confirms £299 Cost of Living Payment date

The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the payment window for the final £299 Cost of Living support. Millions of eligible households across Great Britain to receive crucial financial help between February 6-22.

DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Key Details Revealed

The DWP has issued crucial new details for the Winter Fuel Payment. Find out if you're eligible, the exact payment amounts, and the all-important dates for 2024 to help with your energy bills.

Sept 2025 Benefit Payment Dates Revealed

Essential guide to when DWP benefits including Universal Credit, State Pension, and PIP will be paid in September 2025. Plan your finances around the bank holiday disruption.

£299 Cost of Living Payment: Full Guide & Dates

Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive a crucial £299 payment from the DWP. Here's who qualifies, when to expect it, and what to do if your payment doesn't arrive.

DWP's £150 disability payment: Who qualifies?

Millions of disabled people in the UK will receive an additional £150 this summer as part of the government's cost of living support package. Find out if you're eligible.

DWP confirms £300 pensioner payment date

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the exact date when pensioners will receive their £300 cost of living payment this autumn. Find out if you're eligible and when to expect the cash boost.

DWP confirms £150 payment for millions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially announced a £150 cost of living payment for millions of UK residents. Find out if you qualify and when you'll receive it.

Manager fakes 22 employees to steal £1.6M

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.

AI lawn scam sweeps TikTok - how it works

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.

Mike Lynch ordered to pay HP £700m in Autonomy case

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.

Crime family financed £20m tax fraud scheme

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.

Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee cleared of fraud charges

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.

Sydney tradie loses $500k in property scam

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.

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