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Claire Hayhurst

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Bristol
As seen in: PA Media, MSN, MSN Australia, MSN Canada, MSN Ireland, MSN New Zealand, MSN UK, BBC, BBC News, Daily Mail, Irish Daily Mail and
West of England and sometimes Wales reporter for @PA. Views and pictures of Henry the dog my own. 📩 claire.hayhurst@pa.media
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Conman claimed he was multi-millionaire based on Fifty Shades of Grey character

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By Claire Hayhurst Verified, Rod Minchin Verified
| MSN UK Verified
A WELSH conman who claimed he was a special forces soldier turned multi-millionaire and lied about having cancer has been jailed. Joseph Gibson, 35, lied that he had served in the Special Boat Service, owned luxury yachts, homes, and cars, and was worth £400 million. These claims were described as “total fantasy”. He was eventually arrested and admitted four counts of fraud, relating to three women and one man, who he conned out of £68,000 between July 2020 and October 2021.
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Tinder conman faked cancer and pretended to be former soldier before leaving woman penniless

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By Claire Hayhurst Verified, Matt Jackson Verified
| MSN UK Verified
A fraudster who falsely claimed to be a special forces veteran turned multi-millionaire cancer sufferer has been sentenced to three years and two months behind bars. Joseph Gibson, 35, spun elaborate lies about having served in the Special Boat Service, owning luxury yachts and vehicles, and boasting a personal fortune of £400 million.
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Tinder conman faked cancer and claimed to be soldier before leaving woman with 93p

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By Claire Hayhurst Verified, Matt Jackson Verified
| MSN UK Verified
A conman who falsely claimed to be a special forces soldier turned multi-millionaire cancer sufferer has been handed a jail sentence of three years and two months. Joseph Gibson, 35, spun elaborate lies about having served in the Special Boat Service, owning luxury yachts and cars, and boasting a personal fortune of £400 million.
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