The Serious Fraud Office has arrested two men and raided properties in a major investigation into a suspected £20m cryptocurrency fraud linked to Basis Markets. The SFO is urging investors with information to come forward.
Two funeral directors are on trial after leaving a pensioner's decomposing body in a leaky, unrefrigerated mortuary for over a month, a court hears. Discover the full story.
Gosport funeral directors accused of fraud and preventing a lawful burial after a man's body was found decomposing in an uncooled room. Read the shocking court details.
The DWP is urging benefit claimants to report 20 specific changes or risk a £50 penalty. Learn what you must declare and how to avoid benefit fraud.
Three individuals charged in Police Scotland's Operation Koine investigation into alleged mishandling of ashes and funeral funds at A Milne Independent Funeral Directors. Support available.
The UK government has officially banned ticket reselling for profit, a move championed by artists like Radiohead. The crackdown aims to save consumers £112m annually from exploitative tout practices.
Andrew Polson, ex-East Dunbartonshire Council leader, sentenced to 22 months for a near £200,000 romance fraud and embezzling from a Christian radio station. Read the full story.
Major accountancy firms are aggressively expanding into legal services, threatening traditional law firms' dominance. Discover how this shift impacts the UK legal landscape and what it means for clients.
Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.
London launches £600m justice hub to tackle fraud affecting 4.1 million people. New police HQ and courts aim to restore trust and secure the Square Mile. Discover how the City is fighting back.
Eliyahu Weinstein, pardoned by Donald Trump in 2021, sentenced to 37 years for defrauding investors of $35m in medical supply scheme. Read the shocking details.
Artificial intelligence is accelerating fraudulent cancer research publication, with 400,000 fake papers identified. Learn how this threatens patient care and how to spot reliable medical information.
UK businesses confront an AI-driven expense fraud epidemic with fake receipt searches soaring 340%. Learn how companies can protect themselves from £219bn fraud losses.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's legal team accuses Trump administration of 'cherry-picking' facts in mortgage fraud case. Read the full defence details.
The Guardian has published corrections regarding Irish emigration commentary and a minister's role. Discover the factual amendments and how to submit editorial complaints.
A devoted Sabrina Carpenter fan was scammed out of £1,500 for fake London concert tickets. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket fraud and secure legitimate purchases.
UK households using illegal streaming services face an average £1,680 financial fraud bill. New research reveals the shocking risks of 'dodgy' Fire Sticks. Protect yourself today.
Davey Brown, 19, pretended to need a wheelchair to steal beer from Sainsbury's before violently attacking security. He has been sentenced to over three years in prison.
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. MPs demand inquiry into system failures causing financial hardship.
A sophisticated global publishing scam using AI-generated staff and fake testimonials is targeting aspiring authors in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Learn how to protect yourself.
Young drivers are being targeted by 'ghost broking' scams, losing £2,000 on average for fake car insurance. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
Fraudsters are targeting millions of UK pensioners with fake Winter Fuel Payment texts and emails. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself from this government impersonation scam.
Jonathan Bowers of 10,000 Interns Foundation reveals how the initiative is transforming diversity in finance. Discover how 200+ firms are addressing inequality.
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell confirms he is the latest target of Donald Trump's retribution campaign, facing a federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud. Discover the full story.
Nine million pensioners warned about sophisticated scams targeting winter fuel payments. Learn how to spot fraud, report suspicious texts, and protect your personal information.
A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney has been arrested over an alleged $70m fraud scheme, exploiting vulnerable clients with promises of billionaire futures. Discover the full story.
Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to Gavin Newsom, faces federal charges for allegedly conspiring to steal over $225,000 from ex-US health secretary Xavier Becerra's campaign.
Gisella Cardia, a self-proclaimed mystic, is set for trial over claims a Virgin Mary statue wept blood, allegedly defrauding pilgrims of €365,000. Discover the full story.
Cyber experts warn that using illegal streaming devices like 'dodgy' Fire sticks is putting users at high risk of financial fraud, with average losses of £1,680. Learn how to protect yourself.
Fannie Mae ethics staff were fired after investigating whether a Trump ally improperly accessed mortgage details of Letitia James and Adam Schiff. Read the full investigation.