Fortune Teller Arrested Over $70m Sydney Fraud
A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney faces 39 charges for allegedly orchestrating a $70m fraud, exploiting vulnerable clients with false promises of billionaire futures.
Category : Fraud
Scammers posing as bank staff steal millions
Criminals are impersonating bank fraud teams, using remote access software to drain high-value accounts. Learn the red flags and how to protect your money.
Woman charged in $70M fraud for 'sophisticated' crime syndicate
A Sydney woman, claiming to be a feng shui master, has been arrested for allegedly facilitating a $70 million fraud, part of what police call one of Australia's most sophisticated financial crime syndicates.
Man escorted from golf course after harassing WNBA star
An elderly spectator was removed from a Florida golf course after claiming to be the boyfriend of WNBA's Sophie Cunningham, revealing a heartbreaking romance scam. Read the full story.
CIA Conman Exposed: 10 Secret Children With 7 Women
Mary Turner Thomson's perfect marriage to 'CIA agent' Will Jordan collapsed when she discovered his web of bigamy, fraud and secret families. Read her shocking story.
TikTok star spared jail for illegal Sky TV streams
TikTok influencer Simon Hannigan, known as 'Dad the Dish', has been sentenced after running an illegal Sky TV streaming service. Discover the full story and legal outcome.
Suffolk Tractor Parade targeted by social media scammers
Scammers are targeting a popular Christmas tractor parade in Suffolk, using fake social media profiles to solicit fraudulent donations. Organisers urge vigilance.
Organised crime scams foreign celebrities' identities
Cyber experts reveal a sophisticated identity fraud ring in Los Angeles is using the stolen data of foreign celebrities and academics to live in luxury. Discover how the scam works.
Spurs' Bissouma Defrauded of £834k, Police Hunt Suspect
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma allegedly defrauded of over £800,000. Police issue warrant for Maurice Gomes amid Spurs off-pitch turmoil. Read the full investigation.
Meta made $16bn from fraudulent ads, leak reveals
Internal documents show Meta projected earning $16bn from scam ads in 2024. Discover how the tech giant profits from fraudulent content across its platforms.
Radio Host's Daughter Faces Fresh Extortion Charges
Laura Owens, daughter of SF radio legend Ronn Owens, faces new felony charges for allegedly faking pregnancies to extort men. Read the full story.
Olympic biathlete convicted of multi-million fraud
Czech Winter Olympian Julian Šimon convicted of orchestrating sophisticated fraud operation while competing internationally, facing potential prison sentence.
Spurs Star Bissouma Victim of £300k Fraud
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma becomes latest Premier League victim of sophisticated fraud scheme, losing nearly £300,000 in elaborate scam.
NAB Arrests Multiple Suspects in Fake Loan Scam Bust
National Accountability Bureau arrests multiple suspects in sophisticated loan fraud operation that exploited financial systems and deceived countless victims across the country.
Social Media Rental Scams Target Desperate Flat Hunters
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated apartment scams proliferating across social media platforms, leaving desperate renters out of pocket and homeless.
MyPillow CEO Lindell sued over alleged audit conspiracy
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is being sued by former associate for allegedly orchestrating a fake 'audit' scheme, adding to his growing legal troubles following election fraud claims.
Taylor Swift impersonator targets Southport bank
Merseyside Police are searching for a woman who impersonated Taylor Swift while attempting to open a fraudulent bank account in Southport, Lancashire.
California fraudster's £400k German wine scam exposed
A Southern California fraudster masterminded an elaborate international wine scam, swindling German investors out of nearly half a million pounds in a sophisticated transatlantic deception.
Grindr Gang Preyed on Lonely Men in Burglary Scam
Organised crime group used fake Grindr profiles to target gay men across Britain, stealing over £700,000 in luxury goods and cash in calculated home invasion scheme.
Cowboy builder jailed for £200k homeowner fraud
A fraudulent builder who preyed on vulnerable homeowners, including a woman whose father had just died, has been sentenced to prison after conning victims out of nearly £200,000 through shoddy work and false promises.
Couple jailed for £80k dating app romance scam
A calculating couple created fake profiles on dating platforms to emotionally manipulate and financially exploit single women across the UK, stealing over £80,000 in a sophisticated romance fraud operation.
Singapore's 'Gambling King' in S$1bn fraud case
Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, once celebrated as the 'King of Gambling,' faces Singapore court over alleged involvement in a staggering S$1 billion international money laundering scandal involving luxury properties and high-end assets.
Morocco busts trafficking ring to Myanmar scam centres
Moroccan authorities dismantle sophisticated trafficking network exploiting economic migrants with fake job offers, forcing them into cyber-scam operations in Southeast Asia.
Travel agent jailed for £60k holiday fraud scam
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
Uber Eats driver arrested for assaulting elderly customer
An Uber Eats delivery driver in Orlando faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a 72-year-old customer during a dispute over an undelivered milkshake, with police bodycam footage capturing the violent confrontation.
Harvard Morgue Scandal: Body Parts Theft Arrests
Federal authorities have uncovered a gruesome criminal network involving stolen human remains from Harvard Medical School's morgue, with two individuals now facing serious charges in a case that has shocked the medical community.
£2M gold and jewellery seized at Manchester Airport
Customs officials at Manchester Airport have intercepted a massive smuggling operation, confiscating gold bars and luxury jewellery worth approximately £2 million from passengers arriving from Dubai.
Student jailed for £1m Chinese gang gift card scam
A 26-year-old university student has been sentenced to prison for his role in an elaborate £1 million gift card fraud operation masterminded by Chinese organised crime groups targeting UK retailers.
Funeral home director in court over 190 decaying bodies
Carie Hallford, co-owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home, appears in court as shocking details emerge about improperly stored corpses discovered at Colorado premises.
'Irish Maradona' jailed for fake cancer scam
A Dublin man dubbed the 'Irish Maradona' has been sentenced to five years for an elaborate cancer scam that defrauded friends and family of €345,000 using shocking methods including inserting iPhone cables in his nose.
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