Charity scams related to hurricanes exploit data brokers to reach victims before storms hit
A typical day for a scammer during hurricane season might begin with a cup of coffee and a detailed spreadsheet. This spreadsheet could be packed with personal information like names, ages, addresses, and even family details. Scammers might acquire this data by purchasing it, pulling it from various people-search websites, or assembling it from publicly […]
Kash Patel Reaffirms Support for FBI’s Policy on Hiring Related to Bestiality
FBI Director Defends Controversial Hiring Policy Amid Criticism FBI Director Kash Patel is standing firm in response to bipartisan disapproval regarding the bureau’s hiring policy. This comes after revisions made in June that permit certain applicants with a history of involvement in prostitution, employer theft, bestiality, or animal cruelty to qualify under specific conditions, as […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno seeks explanations regarding the death related to an undocumented immigrant’s license.
Moreno Questions Connecticut Governor Over Fatal Crash Involving Illegal Immigrant Senator Bernie Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, is seeking accountability from Connecticut’s Democratic Governor Ned Lamont following a tragic car accident that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man from Ohio. Moreno asserts that the driver responsible for the accident, an illegal immigrant, was […]
Scams related to Medicare open enrollment are already being organized for fall.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts on October 15, but it’s important to think about it now — in August. While it may seem early, scammers are well ahead of the game; by the time enrollment kicks off, they’re often wrapping up their schemes, not starting them. As we move into fall, you’ll likely encounter scam calls, […]
Texas releases ICE officer Christian Castro while facing charges related to the Minneapolis shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who was charged with shooting a man during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has been released from a Texas jail. This release occurred after a judge declined to send him back to Minnesota. Christian Castro was set free early Thursday from a detention center […]
Meta will pay $17.1 billion to resolve child claims related to Facebook and Instagram.
Meta’s Settlement on Teen Safety Attorney Mark Lanier has discussed a significant settlement reached by Meta regarding social media safety, emphasizing the new protective measures aimed at safeguarding children on platforms like Instagram. Meta has agreed to a settlement that could total $17.1 billion, along with implementing restrictions on teenage accounts. This decision comes in […]
Iran carries out execution of protester alleged to have collaborated with the U.S. and Israel, the 29th execution related to January protests.
Iran Executes Man Accused of Collaborating with U.S. and Israel The Islamic Republic of Iran has carried out the execution of a man, claiming he had ties to the United States and Israel. Majid Adineh was put to death early on Sunday at Karaj Penitentiary, located to the west of Tehran. This incident marks the […]
Shooting at Virginia State University: 19-year-old man taken into custody related to the event
Virginia State University Shooting Early Saturday morning, at least five individuals were shot at Virginia State University (VSU), with one person reported in critical condition, as stated by university officials and the VSU Police Department. Police apprehended a 19-year-old named Camron Harris from Henrico, Virginia, after discovering him concealed in a dormitory closet on campus. […]
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena accused of wire fraud related to pandemic loans
Former IRS Employee Allegedly Committed Fraud Kayleigh McEnany has highlighted the case of Arios Williams, a former federal employee who is accused of defrauding the government out of over $3.5 million in relief funds intended for the coronavirus pandemic. Williams, working as an SBA loan officer, reportedly contacted people on Instagram, promising to approve fraudulent […]
Heidi Beirich is accused of wire fraud related to payments from a hate group.
Former SPLC Employee Charged with Multiple Crimes Heidi Beirich, a former employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to conceal money laundering. This news comes after a period when she was widely […]