Booneville, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

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When you get a few dollars as change after making a purchase, you probably just shove them into your wallet or pocket and not look at them again until you spend them. Well now there is a reason to take a closer look at the bills, perhaps even a thousand reasons to. It turns out that the serial numbers on the bills could make them worth way more than one dollar.

Thousands Of $1 Bills Are Worth Over $1000 Dollars - See If You Have One!

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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

Utah State

UTAH - Officials with the National Park Service say a frequently-visited geological feature at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah has collapsed. In a statement released on Aug. 9, NPS said the Double Arch, which is also known as the ‘Toilet Bowl,’ ‘Crescent Pool,’ and ‘Hole in the Roof,’ collapsed on Aug. 8. No injuries were reported.

'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service

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

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

The US Sun

A FINANCIAL content creator has shared how she profited $175 in just one hour with a simple side hustle. With a quick visit to Craigslist, she has managed to make thousands by participating in research studies. Natalie Fischer (@investwithnat) shares financial videos with her nearly 60,000 TikTok followers. In a video from January, Fischer explained […]

I made over $175 in one hour from my easy online side hustle – it only took a visit to Craigslist

GOBankingRates

When scrolling through our social media accounts, many of us have noticed a stranger drop into our DMs. It happens every day while using the web -- and while a simple message may seem harmless,...

5 Ways Fraudsters Are Trying To Scam You on Social Media

Iowa State

A LOTTERY player was the victim of a scam that robbed her of thousands. The woman had been promised $5.5 million she never received. An Iowa woman was targeted by lottery scammers who claimed she had won $5.5 million, KTVO — an ABC and CBS affiliate — reported. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said the victim […]

Lottery player told she had won $5.5 million found $2,000 missing, as warning issued over ‘too good to be true’ calls

A GRIEVING woman fears her Subaru will be taken away if she can’t sort out the specifics of her late husband’s lease. Even with end-of-life preparations, lease requirements can be tricky. Carol Levin and her husband leased a brand-new Subaru Forester earlier this year to drive safely in the harsh winters of Massachusetts. In March, […]

My husband tragically died but I can’t lease his car – the bank isn’t able to help even though I’m his next of kin

EDINA, MN – Amazon might be the biggest online retailer, but not every seller on the platform is trustworthy. With millions of products and sellers to choose from, it’s essential to know how to spot a potential scam before you hit the checkout button. Here are key indicators that can help you avoid getting duped by an untrustworthy Amazon seller.

Red Flags of an Unreliable Amazon Seller: Warning Signs They Don’t Want You to Know!

A restaurant's new menu launch was wrecked after more than 30 fake bookings were made online. The owner of Becws Melys in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, said 31 of 50 bookings were false, and lost the business as much as £1,000. Peris Tecwyn called the hoaxer "sad" and warned other restaurants...

Hoaxer makes 31 fake table bookings at restaurant

We’ve all fallen down the Facebook Marketplace rabbit hole scouring used car listings until you realize that three hours have passed and there’s no way you could comfortably afford anything. While we haven’t accumulated a 20-car garage of exclusively second-generation Toyota Priuses, we accrued enough experience to notice the signs of a shady listing online.

What's The Biggest Red Flag To Find On A Car Listing?

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

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

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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New warning over surge in moving scams

Losing and breaking irreplaceable belongings, showing up days...

New warning over surge in moving scams

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