Fraudulent texts aimed at drivers in 14 states threaten false penalties
If you’ve received a text message purporting to be from your state’s DMV, threatening fines unless you pay something, you’re not alone. A new surge of fraudulent texts is sweeping across numerous states, including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Colorado, Vermont, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington, DC. These messages […]
Fraudulent PayPal email allowed hackers to access computer and bank account
Online scams are becoming increasingly convincing and dangerous. Cybercriminals are constantly innovating, aiming to take over computers, bank accounts, and sensitive login information. Consider John from King George, Virginia. He recently recounted a troubling experience, which serves as a stark warning about how quickly things can spiral when interacting with suspicious emails. In his own […]
Arizona man receives 4-year prison sentence for fraudulent tax returns and COVID-19 applications – The Arizona Republic
An Arizona man from Cochise County has been sentenced to three years of supervised release following a four-year prison term after submitting a false tax return and loan application to receive Covid-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Roy Lane, 44, was indicted on two counts of wire fraud and one count […]
Trump set to unleash DOJ probe on ActBlue’s alleged fraudulent donation scheme
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Thursday, and is reportedly instructing the Justice Department to begin an investigation into the Democratic fundraiser Act Blue. The fact sheet on the memo was obtained by Some news Outletdirects Attorney General Pam Bondi to make “straws” or “dummys” contributions, investigate appropriate measures regarding allegations regarding the use […]
NYPD Deputy Chief Paul Saraceno loses job after approving fraudulent OT slips: sources
The right-handed man, embarrassed by former NYPD chief Jeffrey Madrid chief, was fired from his job after being caught up in the same sex-for-overtime scandal that he sunk his boss, police and sources. Deputy Chief Paul Saraceno was kicked out this month after it was allegedly signed numerous old overtime slips for the then LT. […]
Trump admin accuses Columbia University grad of fraudulent green card application, ties to Hamas-linked UN group
President Donald Trump's administration accused Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian-born activist leader who attended Columbia University, of hiding his previous employment in the United Nations Relief and Labour Agency for Palestinian Refugees. According to Sunday Court filingProsecutors alleged that Halil withheld information on his green card application, including Hamas' previous role in a tied UN agency. […]
Fraudulent tow companies scam victims of California Eaton fires | California wildfires
After surviving the fatal Eton fire, some Los Angeles County residents remained vulnerable to a second risk. The fraudulent towing company had been demanding large fees to take the vehicle and return home, county officials say. The Etonfire, which began on January 7th near Pasadena, destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, killing 17 people. […]
Elon Musk goes after ‘fraudulent’ Treasury handouts #shorts
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Musk rips ‘fraudulent’ Treasury payments as reports mount DOGE has access to federal payment system
The high -tech billionaire Iron Musque has reported that the second Trump administration has continued to reduce expenditures in the government, and that the government has acquired ACCE in the federal payment system. On Saturday, he torn “fraudulent” payments. “The @doge team has discovered that the Ministry of Finance's payment approval is always instructed to […]
Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello Among Celebs Accused of Fraudulent Use of COVID Funds for Parties, Private Jets
Rappers Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello and several other artists are accused of misusing government coronavirus relief funds to pay for lavish parties and line their own pockets. The musicians are accused of applying for and abusing Shattered Venue Operating Grants. The grant was intended to help arts organizations weather the coronavirus shutdown during the […]