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Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

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A Baldwyn man has been charged with kidnapping and assault involving his spouse according to a press release from the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department. On July 27th, 2024 Deputy Ethan Hester took a report from a victim that came to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Local man charged with kidnapping and assault

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There are multiple ways to block your phone number when calling someone.

Need to Make a Private Call? Here's How to Block Your Number

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Users of the popular mobile payment application, Cash App can now claim money from the service following a $15 million settlement. For those wondering how this is possible, Cash App was hit with a lawsuit by several customers who alleged that a security breach had taken place and the data of many users had been accessed without permission in 2022 and 2023. Thus, as a result of this 2021 lawsuit, Cash App has issued a settlement for all the users who were affected by this breach.

Cash App Settlement Lawsuit: How to Submit Claim & Who Is Eligible?

Los Angeles, CA

Las Vegas, NV

SAN DIEGO, California — An indictment unsealed today alleges that five individuals participated in a massive fraud and money laundering scheme resulting in losses of more than $27 million to over 2,000 seniors. During a coordinated law enforcement operation this morning in Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada,...

Five arrested in $27 million fraud scheme targeting seniors

Senior citizens are often targets for scams, and as scams are getting more sophisticated, it’s getting easier to deceive even the most tech-savvy person. Elder fraud involves a variety of scams targeting seniors, from fake prizes to pleas for help from their “grandchildren,” resulting in an annual loss of $3 billion, according to the FBI. Seniors are often targeted due to their good credit, financial security, and trusting nature. Here are the top elderly fraud scams of the year:

Top 12 elderly fraud scams of 2024

With all the excitement that comes with a trip to the casino, there’s an accompanying inconvenience: carrying cash. Before players even set foot on the casino floor, their first stop is at the ATM or the bank. John Parsons, Vice-President of Gaming for Trustly, notes that about 90 percent of the money entering casinos is cash brought in by guests from outside the casino.

Trustly’s next bet: Bringing cashless-payment ease to casino floors

Tennessee State

A man from North Carolina has been arrested in Las Vegas after trying to defraud a casino using a fraudulent check. The man, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, used a check with an original value of $174.80 to claim $865,000 in chips. Nadendla Presented a Fraudulent Check. Dharma Nadendla,...

NC Man Arrested in Vegas for Gambling with Fraudulent Check

The US Sun

SOME shoppers could get free vouchers through a frozen food settlement, but they must meet some crucial requirements. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against Real Good Foods, a low-carbohydrate and keto-friendly frozen meal brand. Real Good Foods sells its products at major retailers...

Costco & Walmart frozen food vendor giving out vouchers as part of $1.25m settlement – it’s easy to claim online

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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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Utah State

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Taberon Honie, a Native American belonging to the Hopi tribe, ended his 25-year stint on Utah’s death row with a simple last meal. Knewz.com has learned that the 48-year-old father of one merely opted for a basic cheeseburger with French fries, and a milkshake. In the last minutes of August 8, Honie took his final […]

Utah Death Row Inmate Gorged on Cheeseburger, French Fries, and a Milkshake Before Lethal Injection

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Coconut shrimp is such a treat! It's sweet, savory, golden, crispy goodness is completely addicting. It checks off all the boxes for a great appetizer or the main star of the night. Start to finish, this only takes about 20-30 minutes. Here's what you need to make two servings:

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

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Man charged with enacting gift card fraud scheme at Layton, Kaysville grocery stores

LAYTON — A 59-year-old man was charged Thursday after police say he was caught swapping 100 gift cards with altered ones at two Smith's grocery stores...

Man charged with enacting gift card fraud scheme at Layton, Kaysville grocery stores

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