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THE LATEST SCAM NEWS HEADLINES HAPPENING IN THE UK - ROMANCE FRAUD, SCAM COMPOUNDS



Deepfake romance fraud sees elderly woman lose £140,000
She tried to keep her "relationship" a secret from her daughter

Lee Burton
11 hours ago2 min read


Holiday lets owner falls victim to Booking.com phishing scam
The platform initially said she would be liable for £1 million in refunds

Lee Burton
11 hours ago2 min read


Children targeted in Roblox scam
It could end up with in-game currency being stolen or personal details being sold on

Lee Burton
12 hours ago2 min read


College director admits £5 million theft
Two have pleaded guilty - a third will stand trial

Laura Cannon
4 days ago2 min read


How to spot a fake website
Some domain names are cleverly designed to look like the real thing

Laura Cannon
4 days ago2 min read


Pilgrimage fraud: two arrested
Victims lost thousands due to fake promises

Laura Cannon
6 days ago2 min read


Businesses warned: Payment Diversion Fraud hitting the UK
Are you absolutely sure that those bank details are correct?

Laura Cannon
6 days ago3 min read


Dentist braces herself for jail term
She made £92,500 in false claims

Laura Cannon
6 days ago2 min read


Businesses owner doorsteps chargeback scammers
He decided to contront them personally

Laura Cannon
Sep 282 min read


Fraudster who claimed to be a Lord and doctor is jailed
He had already been disqualified from being a company director under two different aliases

Lee Burton
Sep 273 min read


Scammer advertises House of Commons office block on Booking.com
The platform says it can't offer alternative accommodation unless the victim goes to the location

Lee Burton
Sep 272 min read


Friendship fraud warning: how scammers exploit loneliness online
One victim was scammed dozens of times

Laura Cannon
Sep 274 min read


UK and Cambodia join forces to take down scam compounds
Meanwhile, a report suggests the masterminds are evading justice

Lee Burton
Sep 252 min read


AI shopping bots could increase scam, fraud & data privacy risks
A group of banks have voiced concerns

Lee Burton
Sep 252 min read


Romance fraud booms for Gen Z
Many young people are being targeted through dating apps

Laura Cannon
Sep 252 min read


Fraud mastermind jailed after being on the run for two years
Ponzi scheme netted more than £1 million

Laura Cannon
Sep 232 min read


Police issue warning regarding cash for parcels
That quick cash could lead to you being arrested

Laura Cannon
Sep 221 min read


UK's street vendors warned over scam emails
A nationwide warning has been issued

Laura Cannon
Sep 221 min read


Wrestling fans lose thousands to scammers posing as WWE stars
One elderly man lost close to $1 million

Lee Burton
Sep 212 min read


Vicar speaks out after falling victim to phone scam
This, as five men are jailed for a similar fraud

Lee Burton
Sep 212 min read
PONZI SCHEMES, MOBILE DEALING FRAUD, SIM SWAP SCAMS, FAKE EMAILS TO VENDORS, DATA BREACHES

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