FBI alerts that cybercriminals pretending to be IT support are aiming at law firms.
FBI Warns of Cybercrime Group Targeting Businesses Imagine this: someone walks into your office, claiming to be from IT, and asks you to sit down at their computer for a quick fix. Most employees might feel a bit relieved—finally, someone is there to sort out the tech issues. But this trust is something a certain […]
Man pretending to be an Uber driver picks up two sisters, assaults one after she dozes off in the vehicle.
On Friday, prosecutors in San Francisco revealed the harrowing ordeal faced by two sisters after mistakenly getting into the wrong Uber, resulting in one sister being raped. In October 2025, Yucel Elilmaz, 44, believed he was picking up the sisters from a nightclub in the Mission District, and drove them away in his vehicle. Reportedly, […]
Sheriff criticizes dog owner charged with allowing ‘dangerous’ animals to attack neighbor fatally and pretending to have a heart attack to escape jail.
Florida Woman Arrested After Dog Attack Fatality A woman in Florida has been taken into custody after her two dogs allegedly attacked and killed a neighbor. This tragic incident follows over a dozen complaints made previously regarding the dogs’ behavior. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced the arrest of Linda Cutler, 29, during a press […]
85-year-old helps stop suspected kidnapper pretending to be a utility worker in Oregon, according to police
An alert 85-year-old man managed to subdue a suspect impersonating a utility worker who attempted to kidnap a woman, according to authorities. Matthew Hochley Aranda, 42, a transient from the Medford area, was indicted by a Jackson County grand jury on May 14 for ten charges related to the alarming incident that took place on […]
85-year-old Oregon man prevents attempted kidnapping by someone pretending to be a utility worker
Elderly Man Foils Kidnapping Attempt in Oregon An elderly man is being recognized as a local hero for risking his safety to stop an attempted kidnapping outside his home in Oregon. The 85-year-old Good Samaritan, whose name hasn’t been disclosed, rushed out of his mobile home in the Medford area earlier this month after hearing […]
Ohio Siblings Pretending to Be Arab Royals to Scam Investors Receive Sentences
Two Brothers Receive 20-Year Sentence for Fraud A federal judge has handed down substantial sentences to two brothers from Ohio, who falsely presented themselves as Middle Eastern royalty while orchestrating multimillion-dollar fraud schemes. Zubair al-Zubair, 42, was sentenced to 24 years, while his brother Muzammil, 31, received a 23-year sentence. They were also ordered to […]
Brothers from Ohio pretending to be royalty receive sentences for $21 million fraud scheme.
Ohio Brothers Sentenced for Elaborate Fraud Schemes Two brothers from Ohio, Mr. Zubair and Mr. Muzammil al-Zubair, were sentenced on Tuesday for their involvement in a series of fraudulent activities totaling roughly $21 million. Prosecutors linked their schemes to assistance from a former East Cleveland mayor’s aide. Zubair, 42, received a 24-year prison sentence, while […]
Undocumented immigrant admits to pretending to be a Border Patrol agent
Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Immigration Agents A man, Jaime Ernesto Alvarez Gonzalez, 53, is facing a lengthy prison sentence after prosecutors allege his actions put law enforcement at risk. He pleaded guilty to obstructing deportation efforts by pretending to be a U.S. Border Patrol agent. Notably, Alvarez Gonzalez is an undocumented immigrant who overstayed […]
Texas woman accused of pretending to be an immigration officer in visa scam
Federal agents raid 22 Minneapolis businesses in massive fraud investigation Federal agents are currently executing raids on 22 businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota as part of a significant fraud investigation. This operation stems from Nick Shirley’s viral YouTube video, which, back in December, raised allegations of childcare funding fraud. Previously, the Trump administration had frozen childcare […]
Kenneth Harris is accused of pretending to be his missing brother to sell their family’s house for $185,000.
A man in Georgia is accused of pretending to be his missing brother, with the aim of selling the brother’s home and defrauding various parties involved. Kenneth Lee Harris allegedly used the identity of his brother, Ted Harris, to sell a mansion located in Powder Springs for $199,000. This information was reported by local news […]