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THE FBI has issued a warning about a new scam targeting people nationwide. This peculiar scam manipulates individuals into cutting up their bank cards and sending the remains to fraudsters while preserving the vital chip. This scam has already resulted in significant financial losses for countless victims. One victim, a Las Vegas woman, was defrauded […]

Wells Fargo customers warned over suspicious requests from ‘bank employees,’ as one claims caller ‘knew where I lived’

A new scam is hitting US bank accounts by starting with an unusual target – people’s photos on social media. In a warning to consumers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says the scam begins with unsolicited messages on social media from someone who says they like a photo you took, and are willing to pay thousands of dollars to use it in a painting.

New Bank Scam Boosts Account Balances, Tempts Targets Into Giving Their Money Away: FTC Warning

A US banker has admitted to stealing millions of dollars from customers’ accounts in a 15 year-long scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri says 36-year-old Megan Lea Dougherty has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud for looting $2.393 million from over a dozen Exchange Bank of Missouri customer accounts.

$2,393,288 Drained From Customers’ Bank Accounts As Insider Falsifies Records, Transfers Funds to Herself and Family: US Department of Justice

Millions of Americans may be at risk of fraud after bad actors breached the systems of a Utah-based fintech firm. Health savings account (HSA) administrator Health Equity tells the Office of the Maine Attorney General that it suffered a security incident that “resulted in unauthorized access to or disclosure of” the sensitive data of 4.3 million customers.

4,300,000 Americans Exposed As Savings Account Data Breach Leaks Customers’ Names, Addresses and Social Security Numbers

A South Korean CEO is reportedly facing fraud charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive $364.9 million Ethereum (ETH)-themed crypto scheme. According to iNews24, Byun Young-oh, the CEO of tech firm Wacon, was arrested for allegedly running a pyramid scheme disguised as a legitimate crypto investment opportunity. The CEO was arrested...

Tech CEO Arrested for Alleged $364,915,550 Crypto-Themed Fraudulent Scheme: Report

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Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

When you get an email or see a headline telling you there has been a data breach at a company you do business with, the natural instinct may be to roll your eyes and go about your day. In the first half of 2024, more than a billion people saw...

'The worst thing you can do' after a data breach, according to a cybersecurity expert

THE deadline is looming to apply for a chunk of a multi-billion dollar settlement. Visa and Mastercard users could be eligible for a one-time payment due to claims that the organizations violated antitrust laws. Such laws are in place to ensure consumers and businesses have a right to a competitive industry, rather than the dominance […]

Americans have just weeks to cash in on $5.6bn Visa Mastercard settlement – but don’t worry if you didn’t receive form

Several months after a hacking group claimed to be selling nearly 3 billion records stolen from a prominent data broker, much of the information appears to have been leaked on a forum. According to Bleeping Computer, the data dump includes 2.7 billion records of personal info for people in the US, such as names, Social Security Numbers, potential aliases and all physical addresses they are known to have lived at.

Hackers may have leaked the Social Security Numbers of every American

Bank of America customers could be in line for a pay out, after a settlement was agreed that saw the bank set aside $21 million for affected parties. The settlement affects customers who were with the bank between 2019 and 2023, and were charged certain wire transfer fees on incoming payments.

Bank of America $21 Million Settlement: Find Out if You’re Eligible

The Conversation U.S.

Next time you go shopping, leave your checkbook at home.

Target just became the latest US retailer to stop accepting payment by checks. Why have so many stores given up on them?

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Amazon's lawsuit against the Telegram group "Chin Chopa" also names seven US defendants who the company says used and promoted an illegal scam.

Amazon got scammed. Now it's trying to get even.

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

A married couple says Amazon decimated their washable swim diaper business because the tech giant resold and shipped a dirty nappy to a customer in 2020, according to Bloomberg, prompting the customer to leave a review so negative that it tanked the whole operation. And even though it wasn't the...

Couple Says Amazon Destroyed Their Small Business by Reselling a Dirty Diaper

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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When scrolling through our social media accounts, many of us have noticed a stranger drop into our DMs. It happens every day while using the web -- and while a simple message may seem harmless,...

5 Ways Fraudsters Are Trying To Scam You on Social Media

You have more options to pay for things than ever before. You can write a check, hand over cash, swipe, tap or insert a credit card, and even use your phone as a digital wallet. Learn More: I'm a...

I’m a Retiree: I Buy Almost Everything With a Credit Card

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Class action lawsuit in Florida has revealed that hackers stole a database full of sensitive information on 2.9 billion people before they tried selling it on the dark web.

2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed

Explore ways to deposit money into someone else's bank account, ensuring your money transfer is safe and efficient while also finding the best option.

How to Deposit Money Into Someone Else's Account

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‘Foreign Cyberattack’ Hits US City As Local Police Claim Bank Accounts Have Been Hacked: Report

A foreign cyberattack has reportedly hit the city of Columbus, Ohio. The attack has disrupted various city servers and appears to have compromised data, reports the...

‘Foreign Cyberattack’ Hits US City As Local Police Claim Bank Accounts Have Been Hacked: Report

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