The US Sun

THOUSANDS of Americans need to keep an eye on their diaries as they may need to take action in days regarding a one-time payment. Over 279,063 individuals have been impacted by a data breach targeting CGM, a company based in Georgia that provides services to wireless and broadband telecommunications companies.

Americans have 6 days left to refuse $4,400 one-time payment from $1.5m pot – otherwise a receipt will get you the cash

In an ideal world, you could get a call from someone and trust that it was genuine. Sadly, we don’t live in an ideal world. Fraudsters will pose as just about anyone to try and scam people out of their money, bank account numbers, or other personal information. Unfortunately, studies show that older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud. However, there are ways you can protect yourself from scammers! After all, knowledge is power. Here are the top 5 scams targeting older adults.

Seniors, Watch Out! Top 5 Scams That May Target YOU IN 2024

GOBankingRates

According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), approximately 95.5% of Americans have a checking or savings account -- or both -- at a credit union or a bank. Having a bank account...

I’m a Bank Teller: 5 Things Customers Do That Hurt Their Accounts

The credit card landscape has been a bit static lately. There are plenty of great cards available…but they’re largely the same ones that Bottom Line Personal wrote about in the December 1, 2023 issue. Americans have been signing up for new cards in record numbers in recent years, so issuers see no need to spend millions marketing new cards when their existing cards continue to attract so much business.

Under-the-Radar Credit Cards

California State

A SOFI bank user said he called it 90 times in a fruitless effort to unfreeze his new account. The Californian man had deposited a $1,368 check – which cleared – but SoFi locked him out. The man reached out to local consumer champion Chris Chmura at San Francisco-based NBC affiliate KNTV for help to […]

I opened a new account and deposited $1,368 – then the bank locked me out & froze my money even after I called 90 times

Consumers lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission. And if you think it can’t happen to you, you’re only making yourself more susceptible to scammers. Banking scams can be tricky to spot, particularly with the rise of online...

Don’t Fall for These 10 Sneaky Banking Scams

Bank customers are now losing access to their money as more than $112 million in savings has been locked out of accounts for weeks. Approximately 85,000 customers of the fintech startup Yotta with a total of $112 million in savings have been locked out of their accounts for three weeks, CEO and co-founder Adam Moelis told CNBC last week.

Bank Customers Are Now Losing Access to Their Money

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Earning the highest rates on savings and CDs usually requires going with smaller and medium-sized banks and credit unions. But a few big-name banks pay a respectable APY—if you shop around. An even more select group of large U.S. banks offer both a savings account rate in the 4-5%...

These Big Banks Pay the Best Savings Account Rates Right Now—With Good CDs, Too

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

If you’re one of those people who has never fallen victim to financial online scams or has never even heard of them, then you’re in the “lucky” category. During the first quarters of 2023 alone, some Americans lost more than $7 billion to fraud, which is 5% more than in 2022.

Top 4 Financial Online Scams to Protect Yourself From in 2024

USA TODAY

The Daily Money: Identity theft victims face a long wait for refunds

The FBI has said that instances of fraud and scams reported to its internet crime complaint center increased by 11 percent overall in 2023, including a 14 percent increase in those targeting those age 60 and older. Of the estimated $12.5 billion in total losses, the 60 and above group...

Fraud, Scams against Older Persons Continue to Rise, FBI Says

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

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5 Credit Cards to Earn More Cash Back in 2024

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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4 Reasons to Switch Banks in July

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  It's no secret that current returns on certificates of deposit (CDs) are impressive. Some competitive CDs pay 5% or higher APYs on your savings. But, if you've researched opening one, you may have decided that just one isn't the right number for you. CDs come with a wide range of terms. There are short-term options like those that require a 6-month or 1-year commitment. Then, there are long-term options with terms like 2-years, 3-years, 5-years and even longer. And, you may...

How many CD accounts should I have? What experts say

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APP Scams Are the Most Dangerous Type of Fraud, According to The Payments Association Report

Decision-makers from payments businesses across the UK have identified Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud as the top threat to both their businesses and consumers. This is...

APP Scams Are the Most Dangerous Type of Fraud, According to The Payments Association Report

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