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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 fans stunned as Lauren Branning loses charity funds in medical scam after son Jimmy's shocking injury. Full spoilers from BBC iPlayer release.
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 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.
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.
Alice Guo, Chinese national who became Philippines mayor while running massive human trafficking operation, sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the shocking details.
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.