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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.

Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.

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.

800,000 UK nursery children on social media

Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.

New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth

New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.

Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction

New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.

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.

How to Avoid the iPhone Calendar Scam

Consumer expert Alice Beer explains how to spot the iPhone calendar scam and the simple steps to remove it and protect your device from fraudsters.

Black Friday QR Code Parcel Scam Warning

Brits are warned about a dangerous new scam combining unsolicited parcels and QR codes. Experts reveal how to protect your personal and financial data this shopping season.

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.

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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