50 h. ago Warning over spate of deadly fake Botox injections in UK region

A mother-of-three from Peterlee, in County Durham, was left seriously ill after receiving a knock-off and illegal 'Botox' treatment.

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3 d. ago Trading standards warning over fake Labubu dolls in Ayrshire

Ayrshire residents are being warned to be careful when buying Labubu dolls after counterfeits entered the market.

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3 d. ago Scots kids 'heartbroken' by flood of fake Labubu dolls as counterfeit craze spirals out of control

Advice Direct Scotland said counterfeit Labubu dolls – the latest toy craze – were duping collectors, draining wallets and disappointing kids.

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7 d. ago Brits travelling to Benidorm told to avoid making 'huge mistake' when using taxis

A Brit abroad has warned people visiting Benidorm this year that there are allegedly "fake taxis" driving around, urging people to exercise caution when they're travelling

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8 d. ago Labubus are taking over the internet – and they’ve just been restocked here

Maximalism is having a moment

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9 d. ago Warning over scam adverts selling fake tickets for cruises from a container port

Adverts selling cruises showing off the ‘quiet charm’ of Felixstowe container port have been flagged as scams

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1 week ago Urgent warning to pet owners as 'highly toxic' chemical found in fake flea treatment

Officials have issued a stark warning as a fake flea treatment was found to contain a dangerous insecticide

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1 week ago Officials warn pet owners about toxic chemicals found in fake medicines

Alan Wall, from Preston, said it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see his cat Smokey suffer after being treated with counterfeit medicine.

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1 week ago LORD HANSON: Glastonbury and Oasis reunion are exciting, but scammers could ruin summer

Writing for The Mirror, the Government's Fraud Minister, Lord David Hanson, warns of the danger of fraudsters selling fake concert tickets ahead of a bumper summer of live music

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1 week ago Fake concert ticket scams double as dire warning issued ahead of Oasis reunion

Alarming figures show scammers conned music fans out of £1.6million in 2024, more than double the sum from the previous year, as the Home Office issued a pre-Glastonbury warning

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2 w. ago Violent brawl breaks out at Royal Ascot as suited men trade punches in front of shocked onlookers

Footage from the prestigious Berkshire racecourse shows the suited pair lashing out at one another

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2 w. ago Fake fundraising pages sprout after floods ravage West Virginia, leaving at least six dead, including a 3

Rescue crews continue to search for the missing

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3 w. ago Voices: The world has gone wild for Labubus. Why the heck is everyone obsessed with these hideous little gremlins?

The latest trend causing society to lose its collective mind is bizarre, childish and – quite frankly – hideous, writes Mike Bedigan

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3 w. ago Freaky 4ft Labubu doll sells for more than £110,000 at auction as viral craze continues

The Labubu craze has seen recent fights in POP MART stores; 235,984 mentions online; celebs like Dua Lipa, Rihanna and LISA sporting the bag-charm; and now a million yuan sale for a life-sized doll

Economics

3 w. ago Voices: A lifesize Labubu just sold for $170,000. Is everyone OK?

The latest trend causing society to lose its collective mind is bizarre, childish and – quite frankly – hideous, writes Mike Bedigan

Politics

3 w. ago Brooklyn Beckham embroiled in trademark dispute with Beck's beer over hot sauce amid family feud

The aspiring chef, 26, is looking to expand his food range, but now faces opposition from Beck’s beer

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3 w. ago Share your experience of being scammed into buying fake concert tickets

We’d like to hear from people who have been scammed and ended up buying fake tickets for a live eventThere are plenty of high-profile headlining concerts in the UK this summer, from Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour to Oasis’ long-anticipated reunion shows. Besides the ongoing issue of ticket touting, concert-goers face the possibility of being scammed and discovering they’ve bought fake tickets.Earlier this year, Ticketmaster released an official warning to fans planning to attend any concerts this summer. They encouraged hopeful buyers to purchase tickets on official sites only. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Martin Lewis issues fake Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

The consumer champion also urged 700,000 pensioners to check if they are entitled to £4,300 income boost.

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3 w. ago China bans banks from luring customers with popular Labubu dolls

Regulator asks local banks not to give non-compliant perks amid fierce competition as interest rates fallBusiness live – latest updatesChinese authorities have banned domestic banks from luring customers with gifts including the hugely popular Labubu dolls, amid fierce competition among lenders as interest rates and profit margins decline.The Zhejiang branch of China’s financial regulator, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, has asked local banks to refrain from offering non-compliant perks to attract deposits, Bloomberg News reported. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Katie Price signs up to become first British celebrity to trademark her own AI image

The veteran glamour model has helped to build an AI version of her younger self, complete with a cloned voice and animated avatar

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