Americans lost close to a billion dollars to AI scams in one year – and cybersecurity experts fear this is only the beginning.
Nearly $900 million was stolen in scams that incorporated AI in 2025, according to the first report of its kind from the FBI. The bureau also received more than 22,000 reports about such schemes to its Internet Crime Complaint Center.
One woman in California lost more than $5,000 when a scammer used AI to impersonate her daughter’s voice. Another woman in Ohio lost $1.5 million after fake FBI agents convinced her to drain her bank accounts.
Internet scams are not new; they’ve been around as long as people have been logging on. Fake Nigerian prince emails, phishing schemes and all types of malware have long been digital landmines for people surfing the web. But AI is now changing the cyber con game and costing Americans millions in the process — a number that is only going to grow as AI improves, which it does by the nanosecond.
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Michael Machtinger, deputy assistant director of the FBI Cyber Division, told the Wall Street Journal that AI-created fraudulent communications “can look very official and very legitimate to even the most trained individuals.”
An FBI report found that Americans lost nearly $900 million to scammers using AI in 2025. That figure is expected to rise (AFP/Getty)
‘Today’s AI is the worst AI you will ever use’
As AI companies pitch the public on the urgency of adopting their technology, criminals have been more than willing to heed that advice.
Like everyone else playing around with Claude, Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT, scammers are still figuring out exactly what they can pull off using the chatbots, according to Jake Braun, executive director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy.
He told the WSJ that as AI continues to improve, the means by which criminals can use it to bilk people out of their money will likely only get more sophisticated too.
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“The AI companies like to say that today’s AI is the worst AI you will ever use. What’s also true is that these are the lowest number of AI complaints we are ever going to see,” he told the paper.
Bob Sullivan, host of AARP podcast The Perfect Scam, explained in March that AI has helped scammers flood the internet with fraudulent offers and malicious schemes.
“We’re getting deluged,” Sullivan said. “A couple of years ago, you might have encountered one or two AI-generated scams a year. Now scammer call centers are sending out tens of thousands of scam messages per minute.”
Wide range of grifts
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Consumer protection agencies have collected long lists of all the various ways scammers are using AI to try to rip people off. Both California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and New York City’s Consumer Worker and Protection agency have compiled lists of the methods criminals are using.
A new spin on an old grift is the use of deepfakes to convince people they’re talking to someone they trust — or someone they want to trust like a celebrity or a public figure — in order to convince them to send them money. AI scammers might deepfake a photo or a video of a relative in a tough situation or a celebrity as a means of establishing credibility.
Romance schemes follow a similar tack, using fake images or videos — or even voices — of attractive people or celebrities to convince a victim that they’re interested in them. Once trust has been secured, that’s when the scam hits. The account will then ask the person for money or assistance, and with people’s emotions clouding their judgment, they have been known to fork over thousands of dollars.
While some criminals seek to exploit concern for loved ones or a desire for romance, others appeal to greed.
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Criminals are using AI voice cloning, deepfake images and video generation to pose as celebrities or loved ones in an effort to steal from unsuspecting people (Getty/iStock)
According to law enforcement agencies, some scammers have created entirely fictional influencers to convince people to invest in fake businesses or to support their non-existent work.
The student told Wired that he used Google’s Gemini AI to create the fictional influencer and raked in thousands off the “super dumb” — in his words — MAGA crowd who ate up the rhetoric.
But it’s not just so-called “super dumb” people falling for AI scams. Advice, especially online, has typically been aimed at older Americans who may be less fluent in technology and unaware of the red flags associated with fraud. However, the new FBI report suggests broader messaging may be needed to teach a much younger group of Americans how to keep criminals out of their wallets.
Targeting teens
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According to the FBI, teens have become a prime target for scammers in recent years. The bureau reports that it received 31,000 complaints to its crime complaint center from people under the age of 20 last year. That’s up 74 percent from 2024 and is nearly triple the number of complaints it received from the same demographic in 2015.
Ade Clewlow, associate director and senior adviser at cybersecurity consulting firm NCC Group, told the WSJ that teens who have grown up online are more likely to trust what they encounter on the internet and “are just as susceptible as anyone else” to fraud.
Social media sites are especially useful for scammers because they allow them to peer into a target’s network of friends and family and search for vulnerabilities they can exploit.
Focusing on a target’s family was exactly how scammers managed to steal more than $5,000 from Deborah Del Mastro of San Francisco.
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Earlier this month, Del Mastro answered a phone call and received terrifying news; a voice on the other end of the call told her they had kidnapped her daughter, Sarah, and demanded a ransom.
She told Good Morning America that the voice told her there was “someone here that you need to talk to” before she heard her daughter’s panicked voice.
“I hear my daughter’s voice — sobbing, trying to breathe, having a panic attack,” Del Mastro said. “And [the voice] says, ‘I’m so sorry, Mom. I am so scared. I’m so sorry.’”
The kidnappers demanded she send $5,400 to multiple locations in Mexico if she wanted to see her daughter again. She obliged, fearing for her daughter’s safety. Once she had hung up with the kidnappers, she called her daughter only to find that she was fine.
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Del Mastro realized then she’d been scammed, likely by an AI clone of her daughter’s voice.
Scammers have already used deepfakes and voice cloning to steal thousands — and in one Ohio case, more than a million dollars — from victims (Getty/iStock)
Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock, an organization focused on combating scammers, told KGO that even seconds-long audio clips of a person’s voice — like what might be included in a video shared to Facebook or Instagram — can be used to create believable voice clones.
“What they can do with just a few seconds of your voice [is] they can clone it, and they can essentially produce sound that sounds exactly like you,” she told the broadcaster, adding that AI voice cloning is “only getting worse, and it will only continue to get worse with the use of AI and deepfake technology.”
Another woman in California fell victim to a similar scam. When Abigail — no last name given — received a Facebook message from someone claiming to be Steve Burton, a longtime star of the legendary “General Hospital” soap opera, she readily accepted the message.
The two chatted, moving their conversation from Facebook to WhatsApp. Their conversations continued, and eventually Abigail received a video from the person claiming to be Burton. The man in the video — who looked and sounded just like the soap star — called Abigail “my queen” and promised to love her.
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Abigail’s daughter, Vivian Ruvalcaba, told Fox News that she saw the video and warned her mother it was AI, but her mother was convinced it was real.
Before she realized it was all a lie, Abigail had sent the fake Burton $81,000 and sold her condo — at $200,000 under its estimated value — on a promise that she and the faux celebrity would run away together to live in a beach house.
If impersonating loved ones or celebrities isn’t bad enough, fraudsters have also used AI to more convincingly impersonate government workers.
Scammers and disinformation peddlers can use deepfakes — enhanced by AI technology — to make convincing clones of politicians, celebrities, and even loved ones with as little as a few photos or video clips posted online (AFP/Getty)
Fake government officials
The FBI’s report found that government impersonation schemes are becoming not only more prevalent but more sophisticated. The bureau’s complaint center received more than 32,000 calls last year about government impersonation schemes, up from around 17,000 in 2024.
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“What began as clumsy phone calls from fake IRS agents demanding gift cards has evolved into something far more sophisticated and far harder to dismiss,” Judson Dressler, director of the risk operations center at cyber risk company Resilience, told the WSJ.
Fraudsters use spoofing to make their calls appear legitimate on caller ID systems; lift official seals and logos off agency websites; and employ AI deepfake audio and video to create convincing fakes of public officials, Dressler said.
One 93-year-old woman in Ohio reportedly lost $1.5 million to a government impersonation scam when a fake FBI official convinced the woman that criminals were targeting her assets. They warned her she needed to drain her bank accounts and deposit the money into crypto ATMs for safety. The thieves took the money, with no means for her to recover her savings.
In 2025, Consumer Reports delivered a petition signed by 75,000 Americans to the Federal Trade Commission asking it to hold companies that produce products capable of AI voice cloning accountable for the scams made possible by the technology.
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Staying safe in the age of AI
As AI improves, it will become increasingly difficult to know not only what information is real, but whether the people you’re talking to online even exist.
In an effort to better educate the public on the latest methods fraudsters are using, the FBI has bolstered its resources available on IC3.gov.
One way Americans can protect themselves from digital scams is to always verify that the person they’re communicating with is legitimate. If someone calls or messages from a government agency, for example, it’s good practice to call the agency directly to verify the identity of the person.
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There’s almost never a time when an agency or company needs immediate payment. If someone contacts you demanding money immediately, that’s a good time to pause and verify, according to the FBI.
According to Navy Federal Credit Union, which released guidance for avoiding AI scams earlier this year, Americans may also want to limit how much of themselves they share online. AI needs very little — a few photos, a few seconds of voice — to create a compelling clone that can be used against your loved ones.
If you suspect you’ve been a victim of a scam, you should act quickly and notify your bank, as well as file a report on IC3.gov. Machtinger told the WSJ that reporting is crucial to stopping fraudsters.
“It could help you and prevent numerous other individuals from falling prey to similar kinds of criminal activity,” he said.
Trump says he will ‘try’ to make his son, Donald Trump Jr.’s, wedding but ‘it’s not good timing for me’
Jimmy Kimmel joked about Donald Trump‘s announced intention to attend an NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
Kimmel quipped that Trump would want to overturn the game’s results and suggested he’d root for the Spurs, referencing a past controversy.
The late-night host also recently criticized Trump for not attending his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas.
Trump stated that “circumstances pertaining to Government” prevented his attendance, which Kimmel sarcastically linked to his “love for the United States of America” and even Jeffrey Epstein.
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Kimmel noted that Trump Jr. and his wife plan a White House celebration, expressing hope that Trump would attend that event.
Keld, in Upper Swaledale, is located around 3.5 miles from Ravenseat Farm, home of Amanda and Clive Owen and their nine children, whose lives were followed by millions of viewers on the hit television series.
While Ravenseat is now closed to the public and remains a private working farm, many visitors exploring the area continue to stop in nearby Keld.
The views near Keld, North Yorkshire (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
The small village, which sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is best known for its dramatic scenery, waterfalls and walking routes.
It lies at the meeting point of the Pennine Way and Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, making it a popular stop for hikers crossing the Dales.
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Visitors regularly describe Keld as “peaceful”, “unspoilt” and a “hidden gem”.
One visitor wrote online: “It’s the perfect place to escape from the modern world.”
Another said: “The scenery is absolutely stunning and there’s a real sense of peace here.”
Among Keld’s biggest attractions are its nearby waterfalls, including Kisdon Force, East Gill Force, Catrake Force and Wain Wath Force.
The village is also home to the Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the area’s lead-mining past.
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Nearby Crackpot Hall, the ruins of an 18th-century farmhouse overlooking Swaledale, remains a popular destination for walkers and photographers.
Despite its popularity with outdoor enthusiasts, Keld remains one of the Yorkshire Dales’ smallest communities, with fewer than 100 residents.
Many visitors say its quiet atmosphere and remote location are part of its appeal.
Although fans of Our Yorkshire Farm can no longer visit Ravenseat, Keld continues to attract those keen to explore the landscape that helped make the programme such a success.
Whether visiting for the walking routes, waterfalls or sweeping Swaledale views, the village remains a popular stop for people discovering this part of the Yorkshire Dales.
The baby is due on granda George’s 80th birthday, making the sweet moment “even more meaningful” to the family.
Heartwarming moment Granda finds out his granddaughter is pregnant after five years of infertility
The heartwarming moment a grandfather broke down in tears following the news of his granddaughter’s pregnancy after five years of trying has been captured on camera.
Megan McCullagh, 32, from Glasgow, said finally announcing her pregnancy was “incredibly special” after granda George, 79, supported her through years of fertility treatment. And the baby is due on George’s 80th birthday, making the sweet moment between granda and granddaughter “even more meaningful” to the family.
In the TikTok video, which has over 18,000 likes and almost 900 comments, Megan surprises George by showing him her ultrasound scan results. George immediately breaks out in a yell of excitement, and descends into a teary – and sweary – outburst of joy.
Sobbing, the grandad takes Megan into his arms and repeats “f****ing hell, and f***ing brilliant” in a true Glasgow reaction that has resonated with thousands online.
After the video blew up, Megan, from the east end, told Glasgow Live: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to our video sharing our pregnancy news with my granda, George.
“After years of infertility and fertility treatment, being able to finally tell him he was going to become a great-grandad again was an incredibly special moment for our family.”
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As the “heart of the family” Megan added that George was one of her “biggest supporters” through her fertility treatment, adding: “No matter how difficult things became or how many disappointments we faced, he always remained positive and optimistic.
“After every failed treatment, he encouraged us to keep believing that our time would come. His unwavering support meant more to us than words can express.”
Megan explained that the last few years “have not been easy” for her grandad after the loss of his wife, and that “seeing the joy on his face when we shared the news was incredibly emotional”.
George has nine grandchildren, and Megan’s baby will make him a great-grandad of two.
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Emergency services, including two air ambulances, were called to Saltburn Lane in Saltburn just before 4.45pm today (June 6), after a crash involving two cars.
The six patients were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital for further treatment.
A spokesman for North East Ambulance Service said: “We were called to a road traffic collision on Saltburn Lane in Saltburn involving two cars just before 4.45pm today (June 6).
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“We dispatched five ambulance crews, two air ambulance helicopters, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader and a duty officer.
“They treated six patients at the scene of the collision before conveying them to hospital by road.”
The Great North Air Ambulance Service also attended the scene.
A spokesperson said: “Our critical care team based in the North East was activated at 4.43pm to reports of a road traffic collision in Saltburn.
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“We had two paramedics and a doctor on board our aircraft, and they arrived on scene at 5.02pm.
“Shortly afterwards, they requested assistance from our critical care team based in Cumbria.
“On board their aircraft were two doctors and a paramedic, and they arrived on scene at 5.41pm.
“Our team worked alongside the North East Ambulance Service to assess and treat two patients.”
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Saltburn Road is currently close between the A174 roundabout and Saltburn after the crash. Police have warned drivers to avoid the area and take an alternative route.
Cleveland Police have been contacted for more information.
RIP, Carl’s good side. It was nice while it lasted. All five minutes of it. (Picture: ITV)
What’s that, Coronation Street? Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) hasn’t actually turned over a new leaf and is up to his old selfish tricks? What a surprise – said nobody ever.
The Worst Webster is so objectively awful that he included in the lineup of five nefarious villains who could have been killed in Coronation Street’s big murder mystery, sharing top billing with the likes of domestic abuser Theo Silverton’s (James Cartwright) and manipulative paedophile Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon).
Carl is one of Coronation Street’s most insidious villains. (Picture: ITV)
Debbie finally had enough of Carl’s shenanigans. (Picture: ITV)
Determined to get the last laugh, Kevin made sure to steal that two grand back so he could return it to Debbie. Not willing to take the L and move on, a furious Carl snuck into his uncle’s carriage and tampered with one of the cars. This was basically the attempted murder of Kevin Webster, which out of all the evil things Carl has ever done, ranks somewhere in the middle.
Carl’s attempted revenge on Kevin proved his undoing. (Picture: ITV)
That someone is Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), although he’s not about to tell Carl that. It might look too much like revenge.
If you thought being almost flattened by a falling old banger was enough to make Carl Webster turn over a new leaf, clearly you’ve not seen enough Coronation Street. While he pretended to have no memory of the accident, the sleaziest member of Clan Webster already knows Tyrone is guilty about something and is determined to find out what.
One could argue that Carl’s got every right to know who tried to smush him with a car. Still, lying about your memory loss and threatening the friendliest mechanic in Weatherfield isn’t exactly an encouraging sign of a reformed character.
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Carl suspects Tyrone is hiding something. (Picture: ITV)
It’s about to get so much worse. Because of course it is.
Carl’s got a bad track record with cars. Aside from the aforementioned hit and run and multi-car pileup, he used to deal in dodgy motor with career criminal Fiona Morley (Sara Poyzer), who supplied him with faulty vehicles.
Fortunately, Weatherfield’s answer to Grand Theft Auto fell apart when Kevin and Ronnie (Vinta Morgan) planned to frame Carl as the brains behind the operation with Fiona’s help. But when Ronnie got cold feet, a scorned Fiona blew their entire plan to a furious Carl.
Upcoming scenes of Coronation Street will see Carl be tempted back into his old ways in the name of cash.
A bitter Kevin tells Carl he’s received a letter from another garage requesting a reference for him. Quite understandably, Kev tells Carl that he can whistle for it.
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Just then, Carl takes a call from Fiona offering him some more dodgy work.
Will Carl resist temptation? Or will he embrace his dark side once more? Come on. You already know the answer…
Thousands of children wearing neon green T-shirts flooded the town centre as races were held for different age groups throughout the day.
The youngsters competed in three categories – those in school Years 6-11 ran 1.5km, children in school Years 1-5 ran 1km and nursery to reception children ran 500m with a parent or guardian.
Bolton town centre was filled with impressive young athletes on Saturday (June 6) (Image: Newsquest)
With the weather up and down throughout the day, some competitors got wet, but many were able to stay dry as they darted through Bolton town centre before finishing in Victoria Square and receiving their medals.
Siblings Penny, nine, Olive, seven, and five-year-old Ellis enjoyed the day of action, with the running showing no signs of leaving them tired.
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Both Olive and Penny said the race was “really fun” and exclaimed “yeah” when asked if they were happy when they finished and if they would do it again.
From left to right: Penny, nine; Olive, seven; and Ellis, five (Image: Newsquest)
Awa, seven, Ellie, eight, Miha, seven, Erik, also seven, Dayha, five, and Tia, three, were also in very high spirits during the afternoon, with those who had already competed wearing their medals proudly around their necks.
Mihan said: “When we finished it, we got a medal and they gave us a water.”
From left to right: Awa, seven; Ellie, eight; Miha, seven; Erik, also seven; Dayha, five; and Tia, three (Image: Newsquest)
The IRONKIDS event in Bolton is one of the largest in the calendar, with thousands of young athletes taking part each year.
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The youngsters started at the arch on Le Mans Crescent, with the older groups running out onto Deansgate and down Knowsley Street, before turning back and heading onto Victoria Square and through the IRONMAN finish gantry, while the younger groups ran a shortened version of the course.
On Sunday (June 7), the main IRONMAN event will take place, with competitors starting the swim at Pennington Flash in Leigh, before a 56-mile bike ride through Leigh, Atherton, Horwich and Bolton, and finishing with a half marathon around Bolton.
A charming little village in the very south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire was once the site of a Norman castle and its closest bustling town is actually part of another county. The quaint village of Castle Camps is nestled amongst beautiful countryside and lies around 15-miles from Cambridge.
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Strangely, the village’s closest town is Haverhill in the county of Suffolk – just less than 10-minutes away by car. Castle Camps also has close connections to Essex. The small village of Helions Bumpstead lies less than five minutes away from the village by car.
Previously named Great Camps and Camps Green, the village is named after Castle Camps – a Norman castle once located in what is now the civil parish of Castle Camps.
During the Second World War, the village was home to an RAF station which was established in 1939. It operated as a satellite for RAF Debden and RAF North Weald until its closure in 1946 where the land was later sold.
The village has a few of its own amenities in its own right including a recently reopened pub called The Oak. The Oak, formerly The Cock, is situated on High Street and offers a beautifully maintained beer garden. The Oak’s management team recently announced in April that they were firing up the kitchen again to relaunch their food service following their reopening.
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Castle Camps also has its own primary school which offers “an excellent all-round education and a fantastic start in life” for children aged three to 11 years, according to the primary school.
Alongside a countryside pub and a school, Castle Camps also houses a village hall which acts as a prime meeting point amongst the locals and visitors alike. The popular building hosts a range of functions and celebrations such as exhibitions, meetings, luncheons, wedding receptions and of course, parties. The building accommodates up to 160 people within a main hall and small hall that can be used as one.
House prices in Castle Camps have an overall average of £424,621 over the last year, according to Rightmove. The majority of properties sold in Castle Camps during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £492,828. Meanwhile, terraced properties sold for an average of £220,000. In comparison, the average house price in South Cambridgeshire was £430,000 in March 2026 (provisional), according to Office for National Statistics.
Members of the public cheered as Charles and Camilla and William and Kate arrived, and there were shouts of “hip hip hooray” as bride Sperling arrived along with her three bridesmaids, Phillips’ children Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, as well as Sperling’s teenage daughter Georgina.
The wildlife park is so easy to reach from Cambridgeshire and could be a good day out for the summer.
A wildlife park that you can visit from Cambridgeshire for a day trip has been named one of the best attractions in England. VisitEngland recently revealed the winners of its 2026 Awards for Excellence with Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park being given the gold award for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.
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The awards included categories for things such as ‘Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year’, ‘Pub of the Year’, and ‘Small Hotel of the Year’. Gold, silver, and bronze awards were given for each of the categories to highlight some of the best businesses in the tourism industry.
VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “The awards are a celebration of England’s outstanding tourism industry and an opportunity to highlight the excellence that makes it world leading.
“From a hands-on, traditional blacksmith’s visitor experience in the Midlands and a castle hotel and spa set in one of our national parks to accessible and inclusive holidays, these awards showcase the exceptional quality, unparalleled customer service and innovation that drive our industry.
“I congratulate the wonderful range of first-class award recipients, all of whom are so passionate about tourism. They are all deserving winners.”
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Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park has around 100 species and breeds of animals to see including zebras, pigs, polar bears, and tigers. If you are more interested in insects, there are a few to see at the wildlife park such as beetles and ants as well as butterflies you can see while walking around the butterfly house.
If you want to get up close to some of the animals, you might want to book an animal experience where you will be able to spend some time with them in their enclosures, feed them, and help to bath or groom them. You can choose from a range of different animals to spend time with including capybaras, donkeys, and different farm animals.
After taking a walk around the park and seeing the animals, there is a huge play area suitable for children of all ages. The play area features a giant sandpit, a wooden playground for children to run around, climbing pyramids, and even a hobbit house.
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In terms of food, you can pop into the Barn restaurant and coffee house for either breakfast or lunch. The Barn’s menu features a range of dishes that will set you up for the day as well as larger meals that change depending on the season.
Tickets for the wildlife park cost £25 for adults and £20 for children between the ages of two and 16. You can stay in the park for as long as you want.
Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park can be found on Pannington Hall Lane, which is around an hour and 10-minute drive away from Cambridge via the A14. There is a car park onsite that is free for all visitors to use.
“I think there is no need to be overly disappointed and to carry it into the World Cup campaign,” Tuchel said of the Premier League champions after their penalty loss to PSG a week ago.
“I don’t see that. I will see them tomorrow, and I think it will be no issue to lift them if needed.”
Alan Smith6 June 2026 19:25
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Missing stars and new faces
England have arrived in Tampa with a 27-man squad, including uncapped training group members Alex Scott, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King and Ethan Nwaneri along with training goalkeeper Jason Steele.
Alan Smith6 June 2026 19:18
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Tuchel on Florida surface
“I just saw it now,” the England boss said on Friday night. “It will not affect my team selection because what I have heard until now is that it should be OK and we want it, of course, to be OK.
“I saw just a photo from your colleague that made me a little bit worried and concerned, but let’s decide when we are there.
“If there are any issues, we can always react to it. The plan is tomorrow to play 45, 45 minutes with two complete teams, to expose everyone to the same amount of minutes.
“Then we can continue the next three days with the same load of training. That is the plan, and at the moment we stick to the plan.”
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Alan Smith6 June 2026 19:12
Special report – Inside the world of Gianni Infantino: ‘The ass-kissing of Trump got us nowhere’
The Fifa president looks excited. The hand is often extended from the heart, in that classic gesture of the evangelising Blair-like statesman. Trump smiles on, two leaders together. Those who have been close to such meetings say it is a mix of “fawning and adoration” from Infantino, which is also why there is increasing disquiet among numerous senior Fifa figures. They don’t like how this has been going.
The relationship is one of a few areas where even someone as brazen as Infantino might now be caught in a bind.
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Miguel Delaney6 June 2026 19:05
Are big name coaches right for a World Cup?
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Alan Smith6 June 2026 18:59
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Thomas Tuchel concerned over patchwork pitch for England’s World Cup warm-up
Mike Jones6 June 2026 18:48
Latest odds
Betting sites have England as the big favourites to win this World Cup warm-up match with preparations for the tournament underway ahead of the first match on June 11.
New Zealand to win – 33/1
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New Zealand may welcome back Joe Bell who missed their previous outing with a leg injury but Ryan Thomas is set to remain absent.
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Tim Payne, the World Cup’s so-called “least known player” who has since gone mega-viral, is set to start.
Mike Jones6 June 2026 18:30
England’s early team news
Thomas Tuchel’s squad is yet to be at full strength with Arsenal quartet Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke being given more time to recuperate after the Champions League final.
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Kobbie Mainoo could start in Rice’s absence while Morgan Rogers may operate on the right, allowing him to share the pitch with Jude Bellingham ahead of their battle for the central role.
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