Coffee County, GA

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Broxton, GA

Daily Coffee Press

This weekend, a man from Pridgen was charged after he allegedly became aggressive toward local deputies who were working security detail at a location in Broxton. According to the report, the suspect threatened to kill the deputies during the incident, which led to his arrest.

Man Charged with Threatening Coffee County Sheriff's Office Deputies

Georgia State

"In the last month, the Coffee County Sheriff's Office has arrested two registered sex offenders for failing to register, according to reports. According to copies of CCSO incident reports, the first individual, 51-year-old Shamont Marice Lowder of Broxton, was arrested on June 25. The report states that on June 3, a CCSO lieutenant was notified by a probation officer that she had gone to Lowder's residence for a contact visit and learned that he was working and had left the state of Georgia.

Coffee County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two Registered Offenders for Violations

Tennessee State

Murfreesboro, TN

InsideEdition

A Tennessee gas station clerk is now being held behind bars after allegedly telling a lottery customer that his scratch-off ticket was worthless, authorities said. It was a $1 million winner, which the clerk tried to collect, cops said.

Gas Station Clerks Steals $1M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket After Telling Customer It Wasn't a Winner, Police Say

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

The US Sun

SECRET Service agents nabbed 13 skimming devices during a 472-store sweep – and warned consumers how to spot the info-stealing gadgets. The federal law enforcement agency joined forces with local cops as part of a state-wide operation to clamp down on credit card fraud. Credit card skimmers have been utilized by scammers all over the […]

Secret Service sweeps 472 stores and finds 13 info-stealing devices – agent shows shoppers exactly what to look for

Fox News

Elder scams are a prime threat. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the top cons.

Top 12 elderly fraud scams of 2024

WALMART has once again come under fire for its controversial receipt checks. The measure that was implemented to quell the increase in theft, has left many shoppers angry after being delayed from leaving the store. One angry shopper based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma blasted Walmart on X by saying that one of their “Karen receipt […]

Walmart shopper blasts ‘receipt police’ after ‘Karen’ greeter goes too far at checkout – chain promises ‘serious’ probe

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

Oak Grove, KY

23-year-old Brianna Smith was observed to be fraudulently activating gift cards at her Walmart job On December 5th, 2023. On that day, A Walmart loss prevention officer reported that Smith had fraudulently activated $1,014.82 worth of gift cards between November 22nd, 2023, and November 24th, 2023. Officers also received video evidence showing Smith activating the cards in the report and receipts for the entire transaction. A warrant was issued for Smith’s arrest due to her involvement in the fraudulent gift card scheme. She was later found and taken into custody for property theft on July 8th, 2024.

Brianna Smith steals $1,014 worth of gift cards while working at Walmart in 2023

A WINN Dixie shopper was dumbfounded over just how expensive her grocery bill came out to be, forcing her to ditch her cart. She claimed her $108 bill would be about half the price had she shopped at rival Walmart. Winn Dixie shopper Christy McTyre shared the shocking price discrepancy...

I left my entire cart at Winn Dixie after grocery bill came to $108 – I scanned everything but Walmart is $50 less

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

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains why scam phone calls may get through to your phone number even if you've registered with a Do Not Call list.

The Do Not Call list loophole: Why your phone still won't stop ringing

The cost of living has been increasing and everything from electricity to restaurant food has become expensive. However, that does not mean it has gone so high that one person has to pay about $400 for utilities. A woman, who goes by the name @vapestar69 on TikTok, shared that she recently was shocked to find out that she has been paying utility charges for the whole building for two years.

Woman discovers she's been paying utility bills for her entire apartment building for the last 2 years

The Associated Press

The scammers are winning. Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI makes it easier than ever to perpetrate fraud and get away with it. Internet and telephone...

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it

Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix woman fell victim to a job scam, resulting in a loss of over $110,000. The scam involved a fake recruiter from a legitimate company, Letterboxd, which tricked her into making multiple deposits with the promise of high commissions. The Perfect Job Offer. The woman, Rachel, believed she had...

Phoenix Woman’s $110K Job Scam Nightmare: Her Story and Crucial Warning Signs (Video)

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Jacksonville Today

A 68-year-old man is behind bars on $1 million bail in connection with multiple sexual assaults in the mid- to late 1990s — years after he was released from prison in another rape.

Suspected serial rapist arrested after three decades

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

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Daviess County Sheriff's Office warns of recent phone scam

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Authorities in Daviess County are once again warning community members to stay vigilant against phone scams. The Daviess County Sheriff's...

Daviess County Sheriff's Office warns of recent phone scam

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