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AI Elon Musk scam costs man $45,000, marriage

A 69-year-old Florida man lost $45,000 to sophisticated scammers using AI deepfakes of Elon Musk. The incident has reportedly led his wife to seek a divorce. Learn how to protect yourself from similar fraud.

Celebrities and Shoppers Duped by AI Dress Scams

Shoppers are being tricked by AI-generated images of non-existent party dresses, with even celebrities like Melissa Joan Hart falling victim. Learn how to spot the scams and protect your wallet.

Thailand Cyber Scam Crackdown: 1,200 Arrested

Thai authorities spearhead a major international operation against cyber scam syndicates, arresting over 1,200. Discover the details of the crackdown and its global impact.

The one change that stopped my compulsive shopping

A former compulsive shopper reveals the simple 24-hour waiting rule that transformed her finances and curbed her impulse buys. Discover how pausing before purchasing can lead to radical financial control.

Smyths Toys Christmas alert for online shoppers

Smyths Toys warns parents about its clear packaging for Click & Collect orders, potentially ruining Christmas surprises. Discover how to keep gifts secret this festive season.

Woman loses £90k in Brad Pitt romance scam

A Swiss pensioner was conned out of £90,000 after believing she was in a secret relationship with Brad Pitt. Learn how the sophisticated online scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.

UK woman loses £34k in bitcoin romance scam

A British woman shares how she was scammed out of £34,000 by a charming man who promised bitcoin investment returns. Discover the red flags and protect yourself.

Temu door bow fail: Shopper's giant decoration surprise

A TikTok user's viral video reveals the hilarious reality of Temu shopping after ordering a giant door bow that arrived far larger than expected. Discover the bargain-hunting pitfalls and why measuring matters.

Widower loses £1.2M to 'Tina from LA' scam

A wealthy British businessman mourning his wife's death from cancer was systematically defrauded of his entire life savings by an elaborate online romance scam masterminded by a woman calling herself 'Tina from LA'.

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