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Pop quiz: How many times has someone tried to scam you today? Beyond the spammy emails and phone calls, take a look at your texts. Chances are, there are a few scam text messages mixed in—and you weren’t sure if some of them were legitimate messages or not. As we change the way we use technology (nope, not answering an actual call!), scam texts are becoming cybercriminals’ preferred mode of attack. In fact, spam texts now surpass spam calls in frequency, and since March 2024 alone, Americans received 19.2 billion of them, according to a study by SlickText. Even worse? The FTC reports that people lost $10 billion to these so-called smishing scams in 2023.

If You Get These Texts, Delete Them Immediately

Rochester, NY

This heartwarming story feels like a scene from a movie where characters discover something precious. But sometimes, life imitates art, as demonstrated by this incident in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Queen City News, Julia Stultz and her family's routine grocery trip to a local Walmart took an unexpected turn.

Woman finds $100 on the floor of Walmart with a powerful message from a stranger

Brooklyn, NY

New York Post

Two teenage girls who drowned off Coney Island over Fourth of July weekend were sisters who had just jumped into the ocean for their last swim of the day when they vanished, heartbroken family members told The Post.

Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, of the Bronx were reported missing around 8:10 p.m. Friday near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn by a caller who said they “entered the water and disappeared from view,” a police spokesman said. 

The teens were found on the shoreline at 9:15 p.m. and rushed to Coney Island Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the NYPD said.



“They were just...

Teen girls who drowned off Coney Island ID’d as sisters who were ‘just gonna have their last swim,’ family says

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

The US Sun

SCAMMERS are finding increasingly convincing ways to get their hands on your money – and falling for their schemes can cost you thousands. Gone are the days of relying on fraudulent emails to trick people into handing over their personal information. Malicious actors can reach you over the phone and trick you into picking up […]

‘Do not answer it’ iPhone and Android owners told over common signs you’re being hit with bank-emptying phone call scam

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Apple is known for its beefed-up security measures and for being the number one platform for NOT allowing practices like jailbreaking and other acts of “creativity” when it comes to accessing apps. If an app is offered on Apple’s App Store, the assum...

4 ‘Dangerous’ iPhone Apps Security Experts Want You To Delete ASAP Because They Make Your Data Vulnerable To Hackers: Facebook & More

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

While T-Mobile has made a lot of changes for the better over the past decade, the carrier still might not be the right choice for everyone. And if you’re looking to switch from T-Mobile to another carrier, you’ll want to cancel your service. Like most carriers, T-Mobile does make it a bit difficult to cancel your service, which is actually a good thing. Let’s face it, you don’t really want anyone to be able to cancel your phone service and potentially lose your phone number.

How to Cancel T-Mobile service

This year’s Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, so it’s a good time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deal wave hits. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities will be on sale during the event, and if you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to all of the deals. Engadget will be surfacing all of the best tech deals we can find – both on Amazon and elsewhere – but there are some important things to know ahead of time so you can get exactly what you want out of this year’s Prime Day.

Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best deals to shop ahead of Prime Day and everything to know about the sale in July

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Erie County, NY

Distractify

Before Erie County President Judge John J. Trucilla sentenced Christopher Leclair, the judge was sure to pay his respects to the woman Leclair murdered. "There was almost a recognizable gasp in this community when this crime was committed," said Judge Trucilla. "The depravity and depths that you went to calculate this murder are unlike any this court has ever seen." Why did this heartless man kill his wife and where is Christopher Leclair now? He's absolutely paying for his crime.Where is Christopher Leclair now? He is in prison, but maintains his innocence.Judge Trucilla was not messing around when in December...

Instead of Getting a Divorce, Christopher Leclair Chose Murder — Where Is He Now?

THE National Security Agency has shared tips for staying safe on your phone – and they apply to iPhone and Android users across the globe. The NSA’s Mobile Device Best Practices report includes many tips and tricks to protect against cyberattacks, but one in particular stands out. The agency recommends powering your phone off and […]

Every Android and iPhone user warned to turn cell off once a week to stop eerie attack as NSA warns ‘threats increasing’

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Facebook Messenger is the most widely used instant messaging application in the world. It is used by hundreds of millions of users every month. It is not surprising to hear numerous people end up sending a message they did not want to. It could be for any reason like texting the wrong person or sending a message in the wrong chat.

How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger

It’s common for the average person today to have over 100 online accounts, ranging from frequently used services to one-time sign-ups that are easily forgotten. With the increasing prevalence of data breaches, it has become crucial to monitor and manage these accounts. Each account linked to your email address could potentially expose your personal information if compromised. Therefore, keeping track of your online accounts is essential for maintaining your security.

How to find and manage all online accounts linked to your email

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Months after the so-called “mother of all breaches” was uncovered in January, another record-breaking leak has been posted online. According to the Cybernews research team, a password compilation containing nearly 10 billion unique plaintext passwords (9,948,575,739 to be exact) was published on a hacker forum on July 4th.



The password compilation file from user ObamaCare is titled rockyou2024.txt — a reference to RockYou2021, which was previously the largest password compilation on record. RockYou2021 was a 100 GB text file containing 8.4 billion plaintext passwords.



Cybernews claims that RockYou2024 combines the previous leak with a collection of more than 1.5 billion new passwords...

10 billion stolen passwords shared online in record-breaking leak

Does Facebook Notify Others About Other Screenshots?. Can You Stop Someone From Screenshotting Facebook Messages?. Have you ever wanted to save a message on Facebook Messenger but been nervous about screenshotting it? What if the other person gets a notification to say you took a screengrab? It only happens in rare circumstances.

When Does Facebook Messenger Notify Others About Screenshots?

Broward County, FL

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Edmond Thorne

Why Data Security Experts Recommend Deleting Your Nextdoor.Com Profile ASAP. Nextdoor.com, the popular neighborhood-focused social networking platform, has recently been in the spotlight for various reasons. From data privacy concerns to allegations of discrimination, the platform has faced several controversies that have raised questions about its principles and practices.

Nextdoor.Com: Neighborhood Social Site Is A Privacy Nightmare

BRITS and Americans have been warned of a vicious banking attack targeting Android users. Dubbed “Medusa”, the campaign allows cyber thieves to raid accounts using sneaky tactics without the phone’s owner realising. Medusa has been around for sometime but experts have detected a new variant of it. First uncovered in July 2020, the malware – […]

Android owners warned of ‘Medusa’ attack that raids bank accounts targeting UK and US users – look out for 3 danger apps

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass phishing scam

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A phishing scam recently caught the attention of the New York State Thruway Authority, which is asking people to protect their personal information....

Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass phishing scam

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