North Carolina State

Columbus, OH

Maine State

A Pennsylvania-based debt collector originally told regulators in April that a hacker compromised the personal identifiable information of 1.9 million people. Now the company says the data breach affected more than 4 million people and included patient medical information. Financial Business and Consumer Solutions in an updated breach report to...

4 Million People Affected by Debt Collector Data Theft Hack

Maryland State

NottinghamMD.com

BALTIMORE, MD—A healthcare data breach has impacted up to one-third of all Americans, according to a new alert from the Maryland Attorney General’s office. The breach, which occurred in February 2024 at the national electronic data clearinghouse Change Healthcare, also leaked sensitive health and personal data online, the alert said.

One-third of Americans impacted by massive healthcare data breach

The US Sun

SOME Americans have the chance to make a buck from a $1.25 million settlement pot. But there's only a bit of time left to get money back in the class action data breach settlement. ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, a laboratory that focuses on reproductive health-related testing, agreed to pay $1.25 million...

Americans can claim up to $3,000 from $1.25 million data breach settlement – and you just need to answer a few questions

An alleged $92 million money laundering scheme went “right through” three of the largest banks in the US, according to a new report. A group of alleged drug runners and money launderers are accused of depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit funds into accounts at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, reports CNN, citing court documents.

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Accounts Used in Alleged $92,000,000 Money Laundering Scheme: Report

Mayodan, NC

Lootpress

MAYODAN, NC (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities with the Mayodan Police Department are currently seeking the identities and location of two individuals. Two individuals – one male and one female – involved in various incidents in the Mayodan area have been depicted in what appears to be retail surveillance footage by Mayodan Police Department members. Those able […]

Law enforcement seeking two individuals

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?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Is It Illegal to Drive Barefoot in North Carolina?. It's common for some drivers to ditch their shoes when driving, especially during the hot and humid summer months. Whether coming back from the pool or wearing sandals, many prefer driving barefoot. A longstanding myth suggests that drivers are required to wear shoes while behind the wheel, but this is not the case.

Is it illegal to drive barefoot in North Carolina? NC Highway Patrol explains the law

Scripps News

The Postal Inspection Service urged the public to protect against quishing by blocking spam messages and trust your instincts when it comes to offers that seem too good to be true.

What is quishing? US Postal Inspection Service warns of new scam used to commit identity fraud

Las Vegas, NV

Groton, CT

McPhersonBuzz News

Thousands affected by the 2022 Planet Nissan data breach and tenants of Branford Manor in Connecticut can claim significant settlements for financial losses and damages if they submit required documentation by the upcoming deadlines. Thousands Rush To Claim Payments from $5,250 Planet Nissan Data Breach Settlement and $12.25 Million Branford Manor Settlement According to The […]

$17.5M in Settlements: Thousands of Individuals to Receive Compensation for Data Breach and Apartment Complex Issues

Now, hackers and scammers could be looking for just your phone number. It’s called “port-out hijacking” or “SIM-swapping,” and it’s been a nightmare for those who’ve fallen victim to it. In one instance, someone received an email notification from their bank that a hacker was trying to transfer $20K from their credit card to an “unfamiliar Discover Bank account.” Once that was resolved, days later, another attempt to score $19K to that same account was attempted. In this lesser-known form of identity theft, the hackers take over your phone number, so even calls and text go directly to them…and not to you. In this type of hack, even two-factor authentication can be used against you. These scams are only going to increase, but you can still be proactive in protecting yourself by regularly changing passwords, signing out of apps that you’re not currently using, and being diligent about keeping your personal information off the internet. According to the FBI, complaints regarding “SIM-swapping” have increased 400% between 2018 and 2021 and have caused over $68 million in personal losses to the victims.

How Phone Number Theft Can Be Your Latest Scamming Nightmare

WTQR Q104.1

A new recall is affecting a popular condiment sold in stores around the country.

Recalled Condiment Sold In North Carolina Poses Potentially 'Serious' Risk

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Taking a stand for those of low-income and possibly encountering unfair treatment in litigation, Gov. Roy Cooper issued a veto to legislation for which only one General Assembly member objected.
                And he’s a Republican.
                The second-term Democrat said of Recording of Court-Filed Documents, “This bill creates legal ambiguity regarding when eviction orders become effective and may harm low-income individuals by making it harder for them to...

Bill with near-unanimous support vetoed in North Carolina

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Florida State

Mens Journal

Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Lisa Guy are accused of defrauding at least 16 "lonely" elderly men of roughly $7 million in "romance schemes" from 2009–2024.

Women Accused of Scamming $7 Million From ‘Lonely’ Men in ‘Romance Schemes'

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Hidden Hazards in North Carolina Homes: Razor Blades in Walls. When homeowners consider potential dangers within their homes, they often think of faulty wiring, plumbing issues, or pests.

This Dangerous Item May Be Inside The Walls of Your North Carolina Home

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

NewsBreak

Warning signs that your information was stolen in healthcare data breach early this year

The number of people impacted by a data breach at Change Healthcare in February is still not known, but it’s estimated that personal information of up...

Warning signs that your information was stolen in healthcare data breach early this year

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