Woman scammed out of £700k by fake Brad Pitt is now homeless and penniless
The woman, referred to in media reports as Anne, was swindled out of almost £700,000 by a scammer who used AI-generated images to pose as the Hollywood star Daily Express :: News Feed
‘I got scammed in Spain and this is how you can avoid it – I made a rookie mistake’
Travel scams are rampant and holidaymakers must be careful. One woman spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about one huge trick she fell for. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
The leading holiday destination where British tourists are most likely to be scammed
New research has exposed the top holiday destinations where Britons are most likely to be scammed. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
NatWest issues warning after pensioner scammed out of £25,000 – ‘he was so clever’
People are being warned to look out for fake emails and texts claiming to offer discounts on energy bills. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Flight compensation warning: How to spot ‘red flags’ and avoid being scammed
SEVERE disruption to several major UK airlines has left millions of holidaymakers with no choice but to claim a refund on cancelled or delayed flights. While online applications are the most convenient way to seek out compensation and legal advice, many people are unaware of the risks posed by crafty scammers. Daily Express :: Travel […]
Simon Calder on scammers’ favourite trick – ‘Very good sign you’re about to be scammed’
BOOKING a holiday this year? Simon Calder has advised people how to avoid common holiday scams. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
‘Lost money? What now?’ The aftermath of being of scammed – how to build your fraud case
EXPERTS are sharing how victims of fraud can build their case and take criminals to court. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Scam warning: This sign could mean you’re being scammed in coronavirus crisis
SCAM tactics can have a devastating impact on the person who is sadly targeted by them. As fraudsters attempt to exploit the coronavirus crisis for their own gain, members of the public are being warned to be vigilant. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Monzo scam warning: Woman scammed out of £770 to fraudsters who knew bank account details
MONZO customer Harriet, whose name has been changed, was left devastated when scammers contacted her, purporting to be the Monzo fraud team. After the fraudsters coerced her into a scam, costing her £770, she has shared her story in an effort to warn other members of the public to be vigilant. Daily Express :: Finance […]
Man, 80, gets £2,000 back after he is scammed by crooks
Scammers, who repeatedly tried to cheat a fragile, older man out of hundreds of pounds, bided their time. They then returned posing as his bank and conning him into handing more than £2,000. Edwin Carter was in dire straits when he came to Crusader a couple of weeks ago. Daily Express :: Finance Feed