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Sam Kerr, a promising law student from London, lost £4,500 in a heart-wrenching investment scam. The scam wiped out her savings, student loan funds, and money borrowed from her family,…
November 29, 2024
Recent data reveals a concerning increase in money mule scams across the UK, with young adults in their 20s being the most targeted group. Over 19,000 cases were reported in…
November 26, 2024
A WhatsApp investment scam recently cost Tracey Watkins, a 42-year-old accountant from Cardiff, over £50,000. Her story reveals how quickly fraudsters can gain a victim’s trust and the devastating consequences…
November 23, 2024
Fraudsters are becoming bolder, and courier fraud is a rising threat. Jenny, a recent victim, shared her story with the BBC to highlight the dangers of these scams. Her experience…
November 21, 2024
Does it feel like your inbox is filled with phishing scams? You’re not alone. Phishing emails have surged in 2024, with no signs of slowing down. Fraudsters are constantly refining…
November 19, 2024
Ian Finlay from Maltby, near Middlesbrough, narrowly avoided losing over £50,000 in a sophisticated sim swap scam. While enjoying a trip abroad, Ian noticed strange activity on his phone when…
November 14, 2024
A former Royal Mail postman, John McKinney, 42, has been sentenced for multiple fraud-related crimes, including using stolen identities and stealing mail. McKinney, who once held a position of trust,…
November 12, 2024
A recent case has revealed how a sophisticated WhatsApp scam led to a Nottinghamshire woman losing over £20,000. Felicity Campbell, from Bleasby, was conned into sharing her WhatsApp screen with…
November 9, 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured convictions against two individuals involved in a £1.5 million crypto scam. Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga have been convicted for their roles in…
November 6, 2024
A convicted fraudster from Essex has been ordered to sell his BMW and flat to repay £50,000 he illegally received through a government-backed scheme. Sameer Saeed, who resides on Stoneleigh…
November 4, 2024
Courier fraud is a rising threat in the UK, with fraudsters targeting older individuals by impersonating trusted institutions, such as banks or police. HSBC has issued an urgent warning to…
November 2, 2024
A group of sophisticated fraudsters relentlessly targeted the UK’s elderly population in a highly organised bank scam that has shattered lives. Over £1.5 million was stolen from vulnerable pensioners, wiping…
October 30, 2024
People are being warned to stay vigilant as a new wave of WhatsApp scams has surfaced, targeting unsuspecting users. Fraudsters are using WhatsApp to impersonate loved ones in a bid to steal…
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