Category : Fraud


$20M Art Fraud: Fake Banksy & Dali Works Sold

An Atlanta art appraiser is sued for allegedly selling $20 million in counterfeit art, including fake works attributed to Banksy and Salvador Dali. Read the full investigation.

Watch dealer jailed for £1m fraud scheme

Adam Moore-Lynch of Manchester Watch Hub sentenced to over five years for defrauding victims of more than £1 million in a luxury watch selling scheme. Follow for more crime updates.

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.

Man dressed as dead mother to claim her pension

A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to fraudulently claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.

Warrington street targeted by bank fraud scam

Residents on a Warrington street discovered their addresses were used to open fraudulent HSBC accounts. The bank has apologised after victims received bank cards and PINs for strangers.

Assistant stole $8.5m for luxury home and Porsche

California executive assistant Ping 'Jenny' Gao pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after embezzling $8.5 million from her boss. She faces up to 50 years in prison. Read the full investigation details.

Myanmar raids second major online scam centre

Myanmar's military government has extended its crackdown on online scam centres, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones. Discover the latest developments.

Fortune Teller Arrested in £35m Fraud Scheme

A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.

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