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Amazon warns illegal streamers of hidden danger on ‘dodgy’ Fire Sticks used...

AMAZON has warned Fire Stick users of the hidden dangers of using dodgy apps to illegally stream Premier League games and more on the cheap.A new report has pointed the finger at tech giants like...

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Urgent warning to all mobile users as crooks plant FAKE contacts for banks –...

CRUEL cyber crooks have found a way to add fake contacts onto people’s phones in an attempt to gain trust and empty bank accounts.Cyber security experts have warned that the scam is a “truly global...

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New ‘scam likely’ warning on text messages & bid to block all dodgy messages...

A NEW crackdown is being launched in the war on scam texts in Ireland.Businesses unregistered with the telecoms regulator will see their mass-texts to customers slapped with “scam likely” warnings from...

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Former RTE star issues warning for fans as she’s forced to speak out about...

FORMER RTE star Kayleigh Trappe has issued a warning to her fans after being forced to speak out about a scam making false claims about her career and personal life.The TikTok sensation took to her...

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Actor from Netflix’s The Crown is convicted FRAUDSTER who stole £20k, lied...

AN actor who appeared in The Crown has been accused of stolen valour after posing as an officer in the Army reserves.James Yeates, 42, even attended an Honourable Artillery Company dinner in full...

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‘Urgent reminder’– Irish bank issues major alert over spike in sophisticated...

BANK of Ireland has issued an urgent alert to its customers over a spike in sophisticated scams doing the rounds.Fraudsters are targeting customers with convincing fake texts and phone calls, tricking...

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Secret signs a snooper is reading your text messages or even posing as YOU –...

IMAGINE if every text you’ve ever sent or received was being watched by a mystery stranger – or even someone you know. Well, that might be true.There are loads of ways that sinister spies can have a...

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Major ‘organised scam’ garda probe after dozens of fake training results...

A MAJOR probe is under way after dozens of fake training results were allegedly submitted to a Government body.The investigation was launched in April after a complaint was made to Blanchardstown Garda...

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Inside family’s ‘living nightmare’ as Roscommon dad ‘completely...

THE distraught wife of an Irish-based man released on bail after being held in jail in Iraq for more than four years said her husband is “completely unrecognisable” following his detention.Robert...

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My boy thought he was innocently flirting with a girl online – six hours...

WHEN Jennifer Buta’s son sent her a message in the early hours, she thought he was just up late playing video games.“Mother, I love you”, it read. SuppliedJennifer Buta was devastated when her son...

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I wed a Nigerian toyboy 43 years my junior – people think I’m ‘crazy’, call...

A 68-YEAR-OLD woman has revealed that she said ‘I Do’ with her Nigerian toyboy, who is 43 years her junior.When Kay, 68, and Ablack, 25, first connected on Facebook, they had no idea that a simple...

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‘TikTok addicted’ mum-of-two, 29, who stole £300k from her firm to spend on...

A SOCIAL media “addicted” mum who stole £300,000 from her employer to blow on TikTok “tokens” has been jailed.Katherine Greenall was in tears in the dock yesterday as she was told she’d be locked up...

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Warning over ‘dodgy’ Fire TV Sticks used to watch Sky Sports and Premier...

BRITS are being warned they could face jail time for using “dodgy” Fire Sticks that offer Sky Sports and Premier League games for as little as £6.A growing number of people in the UK are believed to be...

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Sneaky new iPhone trick saves you from bank-emptying phone calls by letting...

A TIME-SAVING (and wallet-rescuing) new iPhone feature lets a robot “screen” your calls for you.How many times have you answered the phone only to be met with silence, a spammer, or a sinister scammer?...

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Chelsea opponent ‘charged with sports fraud days before Club World Cup as...

FLAMENGO star Bruno Henrique has reportedly been charged with sports fraud.The charge comes just days before the player was due to play against Chelsea in the Club World Cup.AFPBruno Henrique has been...

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‘I got caught’, cry tourists as new ‘they take your money’ Spain scam sweeps...

IRISH holidaymakers travelling to Spain this summer have been warmed to be wary of a scam targeting tourists on the beachfront. Some tourists have already admitted they “got caught” by the bogus...

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How glam lawyer turned lawless ‘Lady Mafia’ scammer swindled $10m from pals...

SARA King – AKA Lady Mafia – had the designer clothes, pink champagne and a husband descended from royalty – but her addiction to excitement turned this glam American lawyer into a lawless...

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Easy 30-second trick could stop you being conned out of £1,000s – but you’ll...

A DEVASTATING scam that can cost you thousands of pounds in seconds can easily be blocked – it just takes 30 seconds.The only catch is that you’ll want to get ready for it in advance.FacebookThe cruel...

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I ditched using passwords after major Google warning – an empty bank account...

PASSWORDS are dangerous – even if you’ve got a really good one.I’ve switched to a new way of logging in after very serious Google warnings reveal how passwords leave your emails, texts, photos, and...

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Sick scammer stole my innocent Instagram photos & used them as ‘porn bait’–...

WHEN Sun reporter Katie Davis had a sudden influx of messages blowing up her phone it didn’t seem like much of a cause for concern.But she quickly felt stomach-churning horror when she realised someone...

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Globetrotting fake landlord who swindled desperate tenants out of £200k to...

A GLOBETROTTING fake landlord who swindled desperate tenants out of £200,000 to fund his lavish lifestyle has been jailed.Samy Daim, 28, advertised luxury properties he did not own, collected...

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‘Critical’ warning to anyone using Virgin Media broadband as millions placed...

A CRITICAL warning has been issued to anyone using Virgin Media broadband, with millions across the UK placed on red alert. Scammers are stepping up their efforts to target customers through convincing...

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Brit holidaymakers warned of ‘perfect storm’ this summer leaving you with...

BRITISH holidaymakers are being warned they could be walking straight into a “perfect storm” – all thanks to a surge in romance scams targeting tourists abroad.Across the UK, Brits are getting ready to...

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The secret settings to ‘scam-proof’ your phone, stop crooks stealing your...

THOUSANDS of pounds gone in seconds, your private pics in the hands of strangers, and your loved ones ripped off too – these are just a few of the nightmare consequences of a smartphone scam.I’ve spent...

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Urgent Facebook warning for all users over risk of ‘stolen passwords’ as...

BILLIONS of Facebook users are being urged to use a new way of logging in.Meta bosses who run Facebook say that the new system is safer than passwords, which can be “guessed or easily stolen”.MetaMeta...

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‘Invisible’ iPhone setting blocks spam & scam calls automatically – but it...

BLOCK scam calls in an instant with a hidden iPhone setting that very few people know about.Spam phone calls aren’t just annoying – they can also be a dangerous tactic by criminals to steal your info...

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Shocking Netflix ‘hijacking’ that uses convincing trick to empty your bank...

NETFLIX users are being warned of a scam that could see them vulnerable to having their personal data stolen.Cyberprotection company, Malwarebytes, issued the serious warning for people who search for...

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All 200 million Minecraft players risk having money stolen in seconds in...

MILLIONS of Minecraft players are at risk of having their sensitive information stolen in the recent “undetected” attack.All 200 million users could have their money stolen after a research has...

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Chilling rise of TikTokkers peddling dangerous ‘cures’ for cancer & other...

INFLUENCERS are peddling animal dewormer and other dangerous alternative medicines as “cures” for deadly illnesses like cancer in a sick bid to gain followers.Experts have slammed the tips given out on...

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Urgent warning over new mobile attack that allows hackers to see INSIDE your...

Gettyfishing rod is harvesting user data in cyberspace.[/caption] AN URGENT warning has been issued over a new mobile attack that allows hackers to hijack your bank accounts. A dangerous new version of...

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Useless conman, 23, sat other people’s theory driving tests for them but...

A USELESS conman sat people’s theory driving test for them — but failed 11 times.Qounain Khan, 23, was paid to impersonate learners whose English was not good enough to sit the written test — despite...

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Why your pics, texts and money are in danger after major ‘data leak’ even if...

DON’T fall foul of a common scam after reports of a major online leak – even if you haven’t had any private info exposed.Just last week, security experts said they’d uncovered as many as 16 billion...

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Urgent warning to delete two dangerous apps that STEAL all your private...

TWO dangerous apps have been banned for stealing the private photos of those who install it, allowing hackers to later blackmail victims. While the platforms have since been removed from the Google...

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‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ ADMITS posing as millionaire to swindle wealthy pals...

A MAN who described himself as the “Kardashian of Cheshire” has admitted posing as a millionaire to con his own family and wealthy friends out of £200,000.Jack Watkin pleaded guilty to six counts of...

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Man caught with almost €700k in cash wrapped in vacuum packs & duct tape in...

A MAN was caught by gardai in Dublin with almost €700,000 in cash in the boot of his car wrapped in vacuum packs and duct tape, a court heard today.And cops told how Gerard Hayes also had more money...

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Millions must activate ‘strongest phone setting’ that saves you from...

MILLIONS of phone users are advised to install the ‘strongest setting’ to thwart snatching thieves, Wi-Fi spies and a bank-emptying app.Whether for work or home, smartphones play an important role in...

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Mum was my best friend – until she stole my £50k inheritance & spent it on...

TENDERLY cradling her two-month-old son, Gemma Thomas is filled with unconditional love.“I look at his sweet face and I feel so protective towards him,” says Gemma, 26. WNSGemma Thomas, 26, discovered...

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Funeral home owner who stashed 190 decomposing bodies in abandoned building...

A TWISTED funeral home owner who stashed 190 decomposing bodies in a bug-infested building and handed grieving families fake ashes has been jailed for 20 years.Jon Hallford, co-owner of the Return to...

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Words you must never type on social media over devastating ‘sim swap’ phone...

THERE are some details you just cannot share on social media – or you could be putting yourself at risk of a devastating “SIM swap” attack, experts have warned. In the wake of the M&S cyberattack...

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Dodgy Facebook crook tried to sell me shady £80 Fire Stick… then threatened...

AS I sit and scroll through my phone, I’m being bombarded with shady adverts on Facebook offering dodgy devices with 80,000 premium channels and movies. And it didn’t take long for Facebook crooks to...

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Irish star shares update after being ‘financially swindled’ in festival...

IRISH star Joanne McNally has shared an update after being “financially swindled” with a festival ticket scam. The 42-year-old had been looking forward to attending the huge music festival this weekend...

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‘He’s never forgiven me’– Dodgy solicitor caged over scam fears being...

A DODGY solicitor caged over a property scam believes he will be killed by Kinahan cartel hitman Alan Wilson.Herbert Kilcline, 64, made the claim to The Irish Sun before he was jailed for two and a...

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Rogue builder who charged £100k for kitchen refurbs and ripped out homes...

A ROGUE builder who charged £100,000 for refurbishments and ripped out homes before fleeing on holiday has been locked up.Jamie Brown ripped off 19 families and fled with their money after wrecking...

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Brit tourists in Majorca now being sent to ‘dangerous’ FAKE BEACHES as...

BRITISH holidaymakers in Majorca are now being sent to “dangerous” fake beaches as the war on tourists intensifies.The “dirty” scam comes as anti-tourism protests ramp up across the country, with...

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Watch out for ‘warm’ phone and ‘random’ text in your inbox – experts say...

EXPERTS warn that a “warm” phone and “random” texts could mean you are the victim of “bank-targeting” criminals. McAfee has revealed the common ways phones become infected and the seven signs to look...

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Sophisticated Booking.com scam targeting holidaymakers could leave you...

HOLIDAYMAKERS are being warned about a Booking.com scam that has already cost victims £370,000.Fraudsters are hacking hotel accounts on the platform and sending fake messages or emails that look...

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Who is Chris Butler and where is the cop turned private investigator, drug...

DISGRACED former cop Chris Butler promoted the 2010 reality TV concept P.I. Moms before his spectacular fall from grace.He was later convicted of drug dealing and running a brothel, as well as an array...

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I was scammed out of hundreds by ‘Jennifer Aniston’ who told me she loved me...

A MAN was cruelly scammed out of £200 after being sweet-talked by a fake Jennifer Aniston begging for cash for “Apple subscriptions”.Paul Davis, 43, from Southampton, handed over the money after...

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Major airline hacked with ‘names, emails, phone numbers and more’ for 6...

A MAJOR airline has been hacked with six million passengers’ details stolen in a shocking cyber-raid.Fraudsters targeted the firm’s call centre and gained access to customers “names, emails, phone...

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Who are the P.I. Moms and where are they now? Private investigators hired by...

CONCORD, CA – May 20: Chris Butler, owner of Butler & Associates Private Investigations, is surrounded by investigators, from left, Michelle Allen, Denise Antoon, Julia Brazina and Charmagne Peters...

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