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Mayke lost more than €70,000 in construction fraud

Single mother Mayke reportedly lost more than €70,000 after being defrauded by a contractor. The planned renovation of her home for her daughter Melicia never began, leaving the money gone and Mayke facing a financial crisis.

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Han lost money and saw health problems worsen after a scam involving diet pills

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Han, 90, responded to a fake video promoting natural remedies for joint and age-related complaints. After sellers learned her age, they tried to sell her four jars of products. She later took diet pills promoted in a fake video featuring doctor Diederik Gommers, who appeared to have no connection to the products. Han said she lost money and that her health problems worsened.