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Scams are fraudulent schemes with the aim of duping people into parting with personal details and/or money. Here are some of the latest scams to look out for

00:01, 13 AUG 2026
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Young drivers need insurance scam awareness lessons - after one in 10 have been caught out.
Scams
Research revealed there's been a 25% increase in young drivers involved in fraud and driving uninsured in the past year and say one in ten drivers between 17-25 years old have already been caught out by 'ghost broking' insurance scammers.
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The Traitors star admits 'shame' he was conned out of life savings by scammers
The Traitors
Sam Little spent his time on the BBC show trying to work out who was deceitful, but he would end up admitting his guilt after ruthless scammers stole all his money in real life
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Glam conwoman nicked jewellery from brides and swiped antiques while house-sitting
Crime
Glam conwoman Ariana Rose, 40, born Sana Ali, has pleaded guilty to seven fraud counts after allegedly stealing brides jewellery including a Rolex and swapping antiques for fakes
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Politician who claimed to have dwarfism accused of being a child after 'passport leak'
Unsolved Mysteries
A Nigerian politician who told supporters that his youthful appearance was a result of dwarfism has resigned amid sensational claims that he is actually a 16-year-old boy
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Couple dead in 'murder-suicide' after being scammed by fake Tom Selleck
Crime
An elderly couple were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide after police say the wife was financially abused by an online scammer posing as Magnum star Tom Selleck
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Don't make this 'dangerous' mistake when applying for jobs
Jobs
UK jobseekers have been warned
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Italian PM shares raunchy lingerie photo of her 'crafted by a bot'
Tinder
WARNING: Giorgia Meloni posted the image on X in a warning to people not to be taken in by 'dangerous deepfakes' - though in her case she said AI had 'improved me quite a bit'
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'Unbelievable' fraudsters in bear costumes caught trying to fake damage to a Rolls-Royce
Crime
People have been jailed after using a bear suit to fake wild animal damage to a 320,000 Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes, as UK insurers warn AI is fuelling a surge in digital fraud
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British holidaymaker swindled into paying 1,500 for kebab while on popular beach
Scams
The British woman was visiting the beautiful Copacabana beach when she was overcharged for a kebab by about nearly a grand and a half in what turned out to be an alleged scam
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UK bank customers issued warning after 'data breach' - 'call this number'
Scams
A major technical glitch affected Lloyds customer accounts recently
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Mum who gave 250k to string of 'down on their luck Hollywood hunks' left homeless
Scams
Jennifer Barton, 44, sold her house and car to raise money for Hollywood hunks who claimed they had fallen on hard times. When she found out they were not real, it was too late
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Line of Duty star warns 'twisted' scammer is impersonating her to steal fans' money
Line of Duty
Vicky revealed she was the victim of a huge scam designed to steal her fans' money, ruthlessly targeting her charitable work raising money for people suffering with dementia
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Fraud expert shares six tips to avoid getting scammed as top cons revealed
Scams
A fraud expert has shared the six things you need to do and avoid doing to prevent being caught out by a scam.
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Brit TikTok influencer who lied about deadly cancer breaks silence in tearful confession
Scams
Brittany Miller, 29, is known for her parenting lifestyle content but eight years ago, she told her followers at the time that she had stage three gastric cancer
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Millionaire shaman on the run after convincing victims they were cursed with 'black magic'
Crime
A fugitive shaman swindled desperate victims out of over 10m by claiming they were cursed, leaving behind safes stuffed with cash, gold, and luxury cars after her jaw-dropping scam was exposed
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HMRC alert as Brits warned 'don't put yourself at risk losing cash'
HMRC
The governement body has issued a warning to Brits, with thousands of people potentially losing out
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WhatsApp accounts at risk if one text message is not deleted immediately
WhatsApp
Cybersecurity boffins Bitdefender have warned the UK could be next in line to be hit by the scam, which has already devastated users in Central and Eastern Europe
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Urgent warning issued as scammers drain DWP claimants' bank accounts
Scams
Scammers are always looking to prey on the vulnerable, but now people receiving benefits are being told be aware of a new scam that has already resulted in millions being stolen
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DWP warning as millions of Brits told to watch out for text messages
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of people across Great Britain who receive benefits, including the State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP
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Fake astronaut scams OAP telling her 'I'm stuck in space, send me money for oxygen'
Space
A scammer posing as an astronaut 'in space' and 'under attack' has successfully stolen thousands of pounds from an unsuspecting elder on the Japanese island of Hokkaido
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Beware of ticketing scams: Top red flags as 1 in 5 Brits fall victim
Ticketmaster
A poll found 20% of adults have fallen victim to a ticketing scam, with the average victim losing out on 186 - and a further 28% having a 'near miss'
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Parents and grandparents 'put themselves at risk' with everyday internet mistakes
NHS
A study of 2,000 adults who have an older relative found 41% believe their loved one would fall for a scam if targeted, with 30% admitting they engage in risky online habits
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Brits forget to keep one thing 'secure' on holiday - and it's not their passport
Travel
A poll of 2,000 Brits found that health emergencies are the top worry when in a different country, with theft also being a big concern, but holidaymakers are forgetting about one important risk
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Experts warn of 100m ticket fraud risk at UK summer events due to proposed price caps
Scams
Ticket fraud across England and Wales has cost Brits 70 million in 2024, and experts warn that this year the figure could rocket to 280 million
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