Black Friday 'Spray and Pay' Parcel Scam Warning
Criminals are exploiting Black Friday shopping confusion with fake delivery texts. Learn how to spot the 'spray and pay' fraud and protect your bank details this Christmas.
Category : Search result: elderly scam
Couple used hidden camera to cheat Sydney casino out of $1.18m
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Banking helpline nightmare for the 'befuddled'
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts his frustrating ordeal with a bank helpline that mistakenly identified him as elderly and confused. A cautionary tale for anyone navigating automated customer service.
Rebel Austrian nuns win stay in castle convent
Three octogenarian nuns who defied church orders to return to their Austrian convent have been granted a reprieve. Discover their inspiring story of faith and defiance.
Amazon's Black Friday scam warning to 300M customers
Amazon alerts 300 million customers about sophisticated Black Friday scams including fake messages and AI-generated reviews. Learn how to protect yourself during the festive shopping season.
EastEnders: Lauren's devastating charity scam revealed
EastEnders fans stunned as Lauren Branning loses charity funds in medical scam after son Jimmy's shocking injury. Full spoilers from BBC iPlayer release.
Elderly couple's Whitby cliff suicide inquest concludes
An inquest hears how David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby Abbey. Discover the full story behind this tragic pact.
US Senators Demand Meta Scam Ad Investigation
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta's $3.5bn scam ad revenue. Discover how Facebook and Instagram profit from fraudulent advertisements targeting millions.
EastEnders: Lauren Branning Targeted in £3k Baby Scam
EastEnders spoilers reveal Lauren Branning falls victim to a £3,000 medical scam while desperately seeking treatment for baby Jimmy's blindness. Ian Beale issues urgent warnings as danger looms.
Civilisations: Ancient Rome's Lessons for Modern Crises
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Free Bus Pass Age Rises to 67 from 2026
Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Your £300 Guide
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
Elderly man dies after Enfield post office attack
Jalal Shah, 76, died after being robbed at a cash machine in Ponders End. A 40-year-old man has been charged. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Alice Guo: Chinese scam mayor gets life sentence
Alice Guo, Chinese national who became Philippines mayor while running massive human trafficking operation, sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the shocking details.
Police capsicum spray elderly man in care home
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
AI Christmas Market Hoax Leaves Tourists Locked Out
Tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace after AI-generated ads promoted a fake Christmas market. Discover how this digital deception unfolded and learn to verify travel plans.
Optus fined $826k over mobile security breach
Optus subsidiary Coles Mobile fined $826,320 after scammers exploited weak ID checks, stealing $39,000. NSW also introduces new protest restrictions.
Lancashire care home closure plans spark outrage
Elderly residents at Woodlands care home face eviction as Reform-led council consults on closures. Families describe the proposal as 'cruel' and warn of devastating human cost.
Sabrina Carpenter fan loses £1,500 in ticket scam
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.
AI-Powered Publishing Scam Targets UK Authors
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.
Ghost Broking Scam Targets Young UK Drivers
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.
Winter Fuel Payment scam warning for pensioners
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.
Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev freed from prison
Simon Leviev, the conman from Netflix's 'The Tinder Swindler', is released from a Georgian prison after Germany withdrew its extradition request. Discover the full story.
Winter Fuel Payment Scams: Protect Your Pension
Nine million pensioners warned about sophisticated scams targeting winter fuel payments. Learn how to spot fraud, report suspicious texts, and protect your personal information.
Gambling Kingpin She Zhijiang Extradited to China
Chinese businessman She Zhijiang faces extradition to China over alleged illegal gambling empire and links to Southeast Asian scam centres. Read the full details.
Fraudster jailed over UK's £5.5bn Bitcoin seizure
Zhimin Qian sentenced for £5.5bn Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded 128,000 victims. Discover the full story of the UK's largest cryptocurrency seizure.
Conwoman jailed in UK's biggest Bitcoin money laundering case
Zhimin Qian, known as the 'Goddess of Wealth', sentenced to 11 years for laundering £5bn in Bitcoin after orchestrating massive investment fraud. Read the full investigation details.
London NYE Fireworks: Official Ticket Scam Warning
Sadiq Khan and City of London Police warn against fake New Year's Eve fireworks tickets. Only buy from official partner Ticketmaster to avoid scams and inflated prices.
UK phone giants unite to block scam calls
Major UK mobile providers join forces in landmark agreement to combat number spoofing fraud that costs Britons millions annually. New security measures coming 2025.
Britain's invisible care network revealed
Amidst ongoing crises, an intricate web of informal care continues to sustain vulnerable people across the UK, revealing the hidden resilience of our social fabric.
Page 2 of 3