Bodycam footage shows the moment an elderly Ohio man was confronted by police after shooting and killing an Uber driver. William Brock, 81, is accused of killing Lo-Letha Toland-Hall, 61, …
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- Sports
They scammed me into investing in a hotel that didn’t exist; Here’s how you can avoid the same thing: How Manchester United legend Bryan Robson is mentoring the next generation, writes IAN HERBERT
by Alexanderby AlexanderBecause he doesn’t shout about it, letting millions of people know his feelings all the time in contemporary fashion, it’s easy to forget what a giant presence Bryan Robson is …
- Australia
I was scammed by a fake Gary Barlow on Facebook: 62-year-old woman reveals how she was scammed by a 24-year-old Nigerian scammer who posed as the Take That star and bombarded her with compliments before asking for money.
by Elijahby ElijahA woman has revealed how she was deceived by a man posing as Gary Barlow, who turned out to be a scammer trying to take her money. Janet Smith, 62, …
- US
Arizona strip clubs hit with suit after patrons claim they were drugged and scammed out of $1 million in VIP rooms
by Jackby JackAbout 20 people have filed a lawsuit against an Arizona strip club chain, alleging they were drugged and scammed out of a collective $1.1 million in VIP lounges. Three clubs …
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An embarrassed Perth grandmother has told how she was tricked into handing over $10,000 in a sophisticated online scam. Sally Marchant, 59, was chatting with a Facebook friend in December, …
- Australia
Scam artist Melissa Caddick’s luxury penthouse is finally sold, raising hopes for scammed investors
by Elijahby ElijahBy Samantha Lock for Australian Associated Press Published: 00:27 EST, March 9, 2024 | Updated: 00:36 EST, March 9, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– A luxury penthouse …
- Australia
Hamish McLaren: Tracy Hall, single mother scammed out of $317,000, warns it could happen to anyone
by Elijahby ElijahA single mother who was defrauded out of her life savings by serial fraudster Hamish McLaren warned this could happen to anyone. Tracy Hall, from Sydney, was in a relationship …
- Entertainment
Taylor Swift fan warns others about being ‘scammed’ when buying tour merchandise – but some Swifties disagree: ‘That’s not a scam’
by Merryby MerryA Taylor Swift fan has warned others interested in purchasing products to be careful about prices before purchasing. In a TikTok video, Swiftie revealed she had been “overcharged” after waiting …
- Australia
How an Australian fan dazzled by Taylor Swift got the singer’s autographed bowler hat during the first Melbourne Eras show after being scammed into last-minute tickets
by Elijahby ElijahA lucky Taylor Swift fan was completely dazzled when she got the global megastar’s hat during the first show of her Australian Eras tour. The singer, 34, kicked off her …
- Travel
I was scammed by a taxi driver on a visit to Budapest – follow this golden rule to make sure you don’t
by Merryby MerryAn Irish tourist has revealed how to avoid being overcharged for a taxi ride in Budapest after being “scammed” on holiday. Kerry Mitchell, from Dublin, posted a TikTok under her …