Category : Fraud


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.

Fake cancer patient jailed for £70k NHS fraud

A woman who fabricated a devastating cancer diagnosis to swindle the NHS and generous donors out of over £70,000 has been sentenced to prison in a case that has stunned the community.

Fugitive faked death to evade rape conviction

The extraordinary story of Nicholas Rossi, the convicted sex offender who staged his own death and assumed multiple identities across continents before facing justice in Utah court.

Florida grandmother outsmarts phone scammer

A sharp-witted Florida senior turned the tables on a phone scammer, exposing the fraud and warning others about sophisticated cons targeting vulnerable people.

Trustpilot Scam: Fake Reviews Cost Investors Millions

Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudulent investment firms are manipulating Trustpilot reviews to appear legitimate, costing UK investors their life savings. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.

Friend stole £100k in shocking fraud betrayal

A woman's cruel deception saw her steal more than £100,000 from her own friend, spending the money on luxury items and holidays while pretending to be a financial advisor.

Instagram post triggers £5,000 HMRC tax investigation

A UK tradesman's innocent Instagram post about his new van led to a shocking £5,000 tax investigation. Discover how HMRC is monitoring social media and how to protect yourself from unexpected tax bills.

Romance Scam Crisis: UK Banks Sound Alarm

Financial authorities warn of sophisticated romance scams sweeping Britain, with victims losing thousands to fake online relationships. Learn the red flags and protect yourself.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Fake Attorney Scam Exposes Oklahoma Jail Security Flaws

Aaron Oldham's elaborate deception unravels as he faces criminal charges for impersonating an attorney to gain illegal access to Oklahoma County Detention Center, exposing serious security vulnerabilities in the prison system.

Romance Scam Epidemic: Banks Repay Victims

Exclusive investigation reveals UK financial institutions are being compelled to reimburse customers duped by sophisticated romance scams, with new FCA data showing alarming fraud patterns.

Timeshare tyrants' £28m scam funded luxury lifestyle

Exclusive investigation reveals how a ruthless couple conned elderly victims out of £28 million in Britain's biggest timeshare scam, funding a lifestyle of luxury art, private jets and Hampshire mansions.

TikTok influencer Marlena Velez arrested in Florida

Popular TikTok creator Marlena Velez faces serious charges in Florida after being arrested for the first time. Discover the full story behind the social media star's dramatic fall from grace.

Mother fakes son's cancer in donation scam

Michelle Bodzar faces justice after fabricating her son's leukaemia diagnosis to solicit donations, in a disturbing case of medical fraud that betrayed trust and compassion.

Carer jailed for fleecing £300k from pensioner

A so-called carer who systematically drained an elderly woman's life savings of £300,000 while pretending to be her friend has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of elder abuse.

Bogus Bride's Fake Wedding Scam Exposed

A cunning fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding ceremony abroad, convincing her partner's family she was married in a sophisticated con that exposed shocking vulnerabilities in international documentation.

MAGA teen arrested for kidnapping hoax

Texas teenager and social media influencer Caden Speight faces serious charges after allegedly fabricating his own kidnapping in a desperate bid for online attention, wasting valuable police resources.

Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout

Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.

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