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Parking tickets are the latest vector for scammers to empty out bank accounts from New York to Southern California. Calgary became the latest North American city to address the growing trend of fake tickets on Tuesday. The Canadian city’s parking authority advised drivers to destroy fake tickets that are cropping on windshields and not to attempt to pay those fines.

Bank accounts are being emptied thanks to scammers using fake parking tickets

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

Fox Business

There is another scam circulating that's mimicking a major brand. If you get a message regarding your Amazon Prime account, it could be a bad actor trying to target you.

No, Amazon isn't texting you. It's a scam

EDINA, MN – Scammers are now creating fake QR codes to trick unsuspecting individuals. Here’s how you can stay safe and avoid falling for this new scam. During the pandemic, QR codes became a convenient tool for contactless transactions. People used them to order food, pay for parking, and redeem offers. These codes became a part of our daily routines, and naturally, scammers took notice.

QR CODE SCAM ALERT! How Scammers Are Stealing Your Info With A Simple Scan!

The Motley Fool

Bank scams tend to rise during times of inflation. Keep reading for five bank scams that can happen at any time.

5 Major Bank Account Scams and How to Avoid Them

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Getting older is a privilege, but often has some unwanted side effects on your body — your eyesight might start to go, your joints may be feeling creaky and maybe your hair is going gray, among other things. Which brings us to a couple forms of an age-old question...

What Age Do Men Stop Getting “Excited?”

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Are you vulnerable to text message scams? Here are seven popular financial scam messages circulating today that you'll want to delete immediately.

These 7 Text Messages Are Almost Always Financial Scams

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and other unnamed large banks are reportedly facing a federal investigation over scams and fraud on the billion-dollar instant payments platform Zelle. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is probing how the banks handle disputed transactions on the network, reports the Wall Street...

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Under Federal Investigation Over Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Scams and Fraud on Instant Payments Platform Zelle

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim a one-time payment from a billion-dollar class action settlement. Visa and Mastercard agreed pay $5.6 billion after consumers paid excessive fees to accept their payment cards. The lawsuit alleged that Visa and Mastercard violated the antitrust laws. Antitrust laws also referred to as competition laws, are statutes developed by […]

Americans to receive one-time payment from $5.6 billion Visa Mastercard settlement – and the deadline has been extended

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. KEY POINTS. A credit card issuer may...

3 Reasons Your Credit Card Application Was Denied...Even With a Credit Score of 800

Businesses with very relaxed or nonexistent internal controls over cash transactions are at a high risk of skimming fraud. The best way to detect and prevent cash skimming is to implement a robust internal control system with a strong emphasis on proper and adequate transaction documentation. In this article, we’ll...

What Is Cash Skimming? Examples, Detection & Prevention

Identity theft is a major problem -- and it’s only gotten worse since the onset of the pandemic as criminals find new and creative ways to extract your personal information online. The good news is identity theft protection goes a long way in keeping identity thieves at bay, and you may qualify for free or low-cost coverage through your bank.

Does Your Bank Offer Identity Theft Protection? These 5 Do -- and Some Plans Are Free

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In a surprising turn of events, decades-old footage has reignited the debate about the origins of speech, revealing that our closest living relatives, chimpanzees, may possess the neural foundation necessary for vocalizing human words.

Chimpanzees Spoke Human Words in Stunning Footage Recovered by Scientists

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It’s all over the news, people are receiving unexpected packages from businesses like Amazon and other similar businesses. Is it a gift? Is it a reward? We all like receiving gifts and free things in the mail!

Unexpected Package from Amazon? Here’s What You Should Know

With the emergence of AI and other new technologies, people have become more susceptible to scams online, especially older people. Seniors are targeted by scammers due to their little knowledge of the internet, so here are five scams that older people should look out for. If someone calls you claiming to be a government department and is asking for money, you should hang up, as that isn’t standard procedure and is likely a scam. While it may be a dream come true to receive a call telling you that you won the lottery, it is definitely a scam and you should hang up. If you receive an email that claims to be from Amazon and is asking for personal information, check the email address it comes from. Some scammers will ring you and say, “Can you hear me?” and while you may reply "yes," you should try not to, as they are recording your voice. Lastly, if you get a message from someone claiming to be a relative who is asking for money, make sure you verify the number.

5 Scams That Seniors Need To Avoid

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As his girlfriend kept watch, Tony Charboneau "dug a shallow grave with the tools he gathered, he took out of the wheelchair, and shot and killed" his ex Amy Hogue, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Murdered Grandma Tied to a Wheelchair and Forced to Watch Ex Dig Her Grave Before Being Executed, Say Police

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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?

A unique behind-the-scenes look at a thrift store in Canada has shone a light on the mildly depressing reality of secondhand shopping. What's In Store Fort McMurray (@whatsinstoreymm), a pre-loved clothing shop in Alberta, Canada, posted a video on TikTok showing the back room of the establishment piled high with bags upon bags of clothes. While this might seem like an ideal scenario for a thrift shop, with plenty of stock to add to rails, it does demonstrate quite how big our addiction to fashion is.

Small-town thrift store shares video of sad reality behind donated items: 'Seeing this issue displayed like this really hit me'

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Scammers are now ‘shimming’ to steal payment information

CROMWELL, Conn. — When credit cards with chips made it more difficult for scammers to steal payment information, it didn’t take long for the criminals to...

Scammers are now ‘shimming’ to steal payment information

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