Category : Fraud


UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure

In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf

Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.

Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam

A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.

Fraud victims forced to report crimes to AI chatbots

Exclusive investigation reveals fraud victims are being forced to report crimes to unfeeling AI chatbots instead of human operators, creating a digital nightmare for those already traumatised by scammers.

Alex Murdaugh's hunting lodge listed after murders

The Moselle hunting lodge, central to the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, has been listed for sale with dramatic interior photos revealing the property where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were killed.

Fraudster's supercar collection heads to auction

A stunning collection of high-performance supercars seized from international fraudster Anopkumar Maudhoo will be auctioned off, including rare Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys linked to his £1.3 million scam operation.

Britain's Worst Cowboy Builders Arrested

Notorious construction conmen Christopher Ham and Richard Boulter have been apprehended after leaving a trail of devastated homeowners and botched building projects across the UK.

Venables solicitor charged with 1990s fraud

A prominent solicitor who represented Jon Venables during the James Bulger murder trial has been charged with fraud offences dating back to the 1990s, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the legal professional.

DWP's New PIP Fraud Checks Target Bank Accounts

Exclusive: The DWP is implementing new fraud detection measures for PIP claimants, including monitoring bank accounts and savings. Here's what you need to know about the changes.

Mum's £75k Taylor Swift ticket scam nightmare

A devoted mother's quest to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets turned into a devastating £75,000 fraud ordeal, exposing the dark side of ticket reselling and celebrity fandom.

Forsyth considered criminal revenge for stolen fortune

Shocking revelations emerge as Frederick Forsyth, author of 'The Day of the Jackal', confesses he contemplated using underworld connections to punish a man who embezzled his fortune. The literary legend reveals his darkest moment of temptation.

Friend vanishes with couple's £12,000 life savings

A devastated couple reveal how a woman they considered a close friend disappeared after they entrusted her with £12,000 for a house deposit, leaving them financially ruined and heartbroken.

Woman jailed for fake baby scam with realistic doll

A woman who faked an entire pregnancy and 'birth' using a hyper-realistic reborn doll has been sentenced to prison for her calculated deception that left her partner emotionally devastated.

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