Men charged over $50k car park scam targeting elderly
Two men face 72 charges each for allegedly scamming over $50,000 from elderly women in NSW shopping centre car parks. Police detail the 'good Samaritan' ruse used to steal wallets and cards.
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Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi Extradited from Cambodia
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.
BlueScope rejects $13.2bn takeover bid as 'too low'
BlueScope Steel rejects a $13.2bn takeover bid, Pro-Palestine groups plan Melbourne rally against Israeli president's visit, and NSW police warn of elderly driver scams. Follow live updates.
AI Scam Uses Fake Princess Leonor Videos on TikTok
The Princess of Asturias Foundation warns of a sophisticated TikTok fraud using AI-generated videos of Spain's future queen to solicit money. Learn how the scam works and the official response.
Best Podcasts: Brian Badonde Returns & Child Cancer Scam
Kayvan Novak revives his Brian Badonde character for a silly new podcast. Plus, a deep dive into a multimillion-dollar child cancer scam and essential listens on family secrets and acting. Discover your next audio obsession.
Rob Brydon's The Floor: 81 Contestants Battle for £50k
Rob Brydon hosts new mass-participant gameshow The Floor on ITV1. Plus, The Night Manager returns, and a BBC Two doc exposes a Hampstead faith healer scam. Your guide to tonight's TV.
Journalist's bizarre scam call ends in scammer's laughter
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts a bewildering phone scam attempt where the fraudster burst into laughter. A tale of modern confusion, incompetence, and the need for a fictional PA.
London NYE Fireworks 2026: Ticket Scam Alert
Travel experts warn of 'ticket screenshot' scams ahead of London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Learn how to spot fakes and protect yourself from being turned away.
Scammer jailed for conning £100k from elderly victims
A fraudster who posed as a police officer to steal £100,000 from vulnerable pensioners has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison. Read the full story and learn how to protect loved ones from courier fraud.
Rogue builder jailed for 14 years over £1.25m fraud
Mark Killick, one of Britain's worst cowboy builders, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding 37 victims out of over £1.25 million. Read the full shocking story of his scams.
Grindr burglars jailed for targeting gay men in London
Two men who used the Grindr dating app to burgle victims' homes have been jailed. The judge said they exploited the victims' perceived vulnerability. Read the full story.
AI voice clones used in new UK family emergency scam
Criminals are using free AI tools to clone voices from just 3 seconds of audio. Learn how to spot the 'family emergency' scam and protect your loved ones from this sophisticated fraud.
Prince George helps William at homeless charity Christmas lunch
Prince William and his son Prince George volunteer at The Passage homeless charity in London, continuing a royal tradition started by Princess Diana. See the festive visit.
William and George help at homeless charity Christmas lunch
Prince William and Prince George made a surprise visit to The Passage in London, helping prepare its annual Christmas lunch and continuing a family tradition of supporting the homeless.
MI6 romance scam conman told to pay victim £125,000
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
MI6 impersonator told to pay victim £125k
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
Romance fraudster jailed for 17 years after £1m scam
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
Conman jailed for 17 years in UK's longest romance fraud sentence
A fraudster who targeted single mothers on dating apps, stealing nearly £1 million, has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of the UK's longest romance fraud sentence.
World Cup 2026 draw: England to face Croatia and Ghana
England will meet Croatia in a 2018 semi-final rematch to start their 2026 World Cup campaign. Discover the full draw results, including Scotland's tough group and the 'Group of Death'.
YouTube Scam Adverts Exposed: Experts Warn of Rise
YouTube users are being targeted by a wave of scam adverts, including fake government grants and explicit content. Experts warn the problem is set to worsen. Here's what you need to know and how to report them.
Thailand seizes $318m in assets in cyber-scam crackdown
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
Trump pardons exec indicted for rigging arena bids
Donald Trump has pardoned sports executive Tim Leiweke, who faced charges of conspiring to rig a public university arena bidding process. Read the full story.
Five New Leaders Join South Bank Employers' Group Board
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
Zipcar shuts down UK operations in December 2025
Car-sharing service Zipcar is withdrawing from London and the UK this month. We examine the reasons, from the new EV congestion charge to financial pressures, and what it means for users.
From puppy scam victim to fraud-fighting app founder
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border, UN Reports
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Victoria's Voting System Faces Overhaul
Victoria remains Australia's last state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system criticised for undemocratic outcomes. Could 2026 bring change?
Blackstone cools on Big Yellow takeover bid
Blackstone is considering withdrawing its interest in a multibillion-pound takeover of self-storage giant Big Yellow Group ahead of a key December 8 deadline. Read the latest on this major property deal.
Spain dismantles first neo-Nazi 'accelerationist' terror cell
Spanish police arrest three suspected members of the Base, a banned neo-Nazi terror group, seizing weapons and training gear. The cell had direct links to the group's US founder.
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