FBI alerts about scam involving fake zoning permit fees
New Zoning Permit Scam Alert If you’re in the middle of building, renovating, or applying for a zoning permit, there’s a new scam that’s been catching folks off guard. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reported that fraudsters are posing as city and county planners in a phishing scheme to trick victims into paying fake […]
Pennsylvania teens receive probation for making fake nude images of classmates using AI.
On Wednesday, two teenage boys who leveraged artificial intelligence to fabricate explicit images of their classmates at a prestigious private school in Pennsylvania were placed on probation. This decision came after numerous victims shared how the incident profoundly affected them. At the time, the boys were just 14 years old. They acknowledged this month that […]
Fraudsters Are Said to Exploit California’s Homeless Community to Fake Voter Signatures, According to a Report
Concerns Over Alleged Signature Forgery in California A recent undercover investigation suggests that California’s homeless population may be exploited to forge signatures on various petitions. The inquiry, which surfaced through footage shared with Los Angeles residents, raised significant alarm. In the footage, one resident, when questioned about a voter named Vicki Walker, expressed disbelief, stating […]
Smart glasses with AI technology make it hard to tell real photos from fake ones online.
Smart glasses are gaining traction, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Companies like Google, Meta, Samsung, and possibly Apple are exploring the idea of AI-enabled glasses that blend wearable technology with features like cameras, speakers, and voice assistants. On the surface, these devices might seem quite standard. They can take photos, provide directions, answer questions, and […]
Prisoner gives judge a bundle of fake money for bond and tells the judge to keep the extra.
Inmate Attempts to Pay Bond with Counterfeit Cash A South Carolina inmate reportedly tried to pay his bond with counterfeit bills during a court appearance for a break-in charge. The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office detailed the unusual incident. Authorities shared that the inmate, identified as 33-year-old Patrick Alexander from Mississippi, was charged with forgery as […]
Long Island individuals sold cocaine from a jerk chicken restaurant, hiding it in fake soda cans, according to police.
Drug Operation Disguised as Restaurant It seems that some individuals sought a quick escape from reality. Authorities have reported that two criminals from Long Island transformed a local jerk chicken eatery into a front for drug sales, using counterfeit soda cans to distribute cocaine to patrons. Carlton Williams, 58, and Rohan Rhodes, 47, allegedly converted […]
White House Criticizes Anti-War Reporting As ‘Fake News’ Soon After Key Official Steps Down Over Iran
On March 17, shortly after several high-ranking officials from President Donald Trump’s administration stepped down due to conflicts, a senior White House figure criticized unfavorable reports regarding the ongoing war in Iran. White House press secretary Caroline Levitt shared an opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal, co-authored by ex-Clinton advisor Mark Penn and former […]
Senators call on ByteDance to shut down Seedance AI video app that generated fake fight between Cruise and Pitt
Senators Demand Shutdown of TikTok’s AI App Senators Marsha Blackburn and Peter Welch have urged the parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, to “immediately shut down” its artificial intelligence app, citing significant copyright concerns. This plea comes just weeks after TikTok established a joint venture to continue operations in the U.S. In a letter directed to […]
Democrats respond strongly to Trump’s weekend threats against ‘fake news’ media
As the conflict with Iran enters its third week, the Trump administration is expressing discontent with how traditional media is covering the situation. This past Sunday, President Trump took to Truth Social to criticize what he referred to as “fake news” that arose over the last two weeks, even hinting at collusion between certain American […]
LA driver caught using jacket as a fake passenger to avoid carpool lane rules
A driver in Los Angeles was caught attempting to deceive the carpool lane system by draping his jacket over the passenger seat and buckling a seatbelt over it, creating the illusion of having a passenger. This incident occurred on Highway 10 near West Covina on March 3. California Highway Patrol officers quickly recognized that something […]