Fraud isn’t just the work of lone hackers, it’s an organised, professionalised industry. But what’s changing is the scale and sophistication of the threats. We're seeing a sharp rise in first-party fraud, synthetic identities. To explore the key fraud trends we’re likely to see in 2026, Katie speaks with Rob Woods, Senior Director of Fraud and Identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

There’s been a surge in reports of unauthorised QR codes being found on parking meters across the city. It might sound like a minor inconvenience, but according to a joint statement from RTA and Parkin, this is actually part of a growing phishing scam where innocent drivers are being tricked into scanning fake codes that lead to fraudulent websites. Kaspersky's Maher Yamout helps us unpack this.

Is it appropriate to buy a second-hand present? Or is it acceptable to gift second-hand items? Thrift For Good's Jennifer Sault and etiquette coach Orchids Roy give their take.

What if you didn’t have to worry about shopping at all this Christmas because 'someone's' going to do it for you?

And where do Dubai's turkeys come from?