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Scammers are calling victims on the phone impersonating their bank while an accomplice goes to their home to get the chip and PIN from their debit card.

FBI issues warning over scammers impersonating banks to steal your debit cards

Bacon County, GA

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Hazlehurst, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Hazlehurst man is in custody following an investigation into financial credit card fraud. On July 17, the Alma Police Department received a complaint about fraudulent transactions made using a debit card. The victim reported that their card had been used multiple times at various businesses in Alma, Hazlehurst, and Baxley. The case was handed over to the Alma-Bacon County Crime Suppression Unit for further investigation.

Hazlehurst Man Arrested for Financial Card Fraud in Bacon County Following Joint Investigation

Atlanta, GA

Shreveport Magazine

Atlanta, GA – According to the police officials, the 19-year-old mom, later identified as Sptember, was arrested and later charged with second-degree murder and child cruelty after her baby was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Police officials say that 42-year-old Lamlsha and 39-year-old Benie were also taken into custody in connection with this incident, but the reIationship between them was not described by police.

Baby dies after mom wrapped the child in wet bIanket, strapped him in car seat, and left him in front of air-condtioning unit set to 60 degrees while she lay on hotel couch

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

The Conversation U.S.

Next time you go shopping, leave your checkbook at home.

Target just became the latest US retailer to stop accepting payment by checks. Why have so many stores given up on them?

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

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

The US Sun

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

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

We all are used to going to the banks and taking out cash or availing other banking services whenever required. However, imagine one day going to your bank and being told that you will not be provided cash, as they have stopped this particular service. You'll be surprised and that's what happened to Taryn Compton and she couldn't believe it.

Woman left shocked when her bank said that they don't keep cash anymore: 'Can't access your money'

The Bobby Bones Show

Amy’s Facebook Marketplace Purchase Almost Went Horribly Wrong

Cromwell, CT

FinanceBuzz

Self-checkouts aren't just annoying, now they're also dangerous to your finances. Find out how scammers are taking advantage of self-pay lines to steal your money, and see 15 reasons why shoppers are turning their backs on self-checkout and returning to lines with human cashiers.

Walmart Shoppers Using Self-Checkout Should Beware of This Scam

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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

Business Insider

Explore ways to deposit money into someone else's bank account, ensuring your money transfer is safe and efficient while also finding the best option.

How to Deposit Money Into Someone Else's Account

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

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

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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J. Souza

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

Denver, CO

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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Carroll County sheriff warns of scam involving Bitcoin transfers

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. - Carroll County deputies are warning residents about a scam using Bitcoin. Officials say they've received a large number of reports involving Bitcoin...

Carroll County sheriff warns of scam involving Bitcoin transfers

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