Man charged with pretending to be 49ers player in $1.3M romance scam on Hinge
A Cautionary Tale of Online Deception Imagine connecting with someone on a dating app who claims to be a player for the San Francisco 49ers. Their Instagram boasts 85,000 followers, a blue checkmark, and flashy videos showcasing a luxurious lifestyle, complete with expensive cars. Would you actually believe him? Domonique DuBose found herself questioning the […]
Scam on Facebook Marketplace uses your name to create a fake listing to deceive you
You receive a text from an unfamiliar number asking, “Is this still available for purchase?” Attached is an image that looks like a Facebook Marketplace listing. At first, you might feel confused—after all, you don’t recall selling anything. But then you notice your name as the seller, which can trigger a knee-jerk reaction like, “That’s […]
Individual given a prison term for $8 million AI music streaming scam, according to officials
A man from North Carolina has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after prosecutors accused him of using AI technology to produce music and utilizing thousands of bots to fraudulently earn over $8 million in streaming royalties. Michael Smith, 54, from Cornelius, North Carolina, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a charge of conspiracy […]
Sacramento concert attendees affected by parking scam encounter lost vehicles and steep charges
A number of attendees at a Sacramento concert recently found themselves in quite a bind, staring down a hefty $562 bill after discovering that their cars had mysteriously disappeared following a music festival. One attendee, Bruce Capagli, even reported that the vehicle he got back was so damaged it’s no longer drivable. Capagli is among […]
Operation Blackout leads to 130 arrests in Ghana for scam investigation
FBI’s Global Crackdown on Scam Centers in Ghana In a significant operation, the FBI has recently arrested over 130 individuals in Ghana as part of a broad initiative targeting fraud schemes aimed at Americans, especially vulnerable seniors. Investigators have also identified nearly $10 million in financial losses, according to information from the FBI. This crackdown, […]
Voice cloning scam deceives Navy veteran mother into $5,400 wire transfer
I want you to think about the voice of someone you love. You can probably recall how they sound when they laugh, or even how they might sound in distress. So, imagine this: your phone rings, and it’s that voice, pleading for help. This was the reality for Deborah Del Mastro. Recently, I talked with […]
The kindness scam: Scammers take advantage of America’s support system
Governments have been distributing public work for ages, dating back to when stones were first laid on the Appian Way. Wherever there’s government funding, you can be sure people are lining up for a share. Abraham Lincoln, it’s said, grew weary of the many individuals clamoring for government positions and favors, famously remarking that “there […]
Tim Tebow Takes a Break from Christian Wealth-Building Seminar During Scam Inquiry
Tim Tebow Pauses Relationship with Wealth Seminar Following Debt Concerns Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has decided to pause his engagement with a Christian-oriented wealth seminar, which has come under fire for allegedly leaving some participants in significant debt. The organization, Life Surge, reportedly compensates Tebow between $2 to $4 million for speaking at its […]
Race Scam: The Latest Lynching Falsehood and Its Media Supporters
Some progressive groups, particularly those linked to social justice, are apparently stoking racial tensions, and it seems the media is playing a part in this narrative. Democratic representatives, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York and Ayanna Pressley from Massachusetts, sent a letter to federal authorities urging them to investigate what they term “modern-day lynchings.” In […]
Somali, Afghan, and Syrian Immigrants Accused of $10M Daycare Scam
In San Diego, California, twelve immigrants from Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and Sudan face charges for a fraudulent scheme exceeding $10 million that falsely promised home day care services for low-income families while illegally siphoning off taxpayer funds for themselves. “Today is a bad day for home daycare fraud,” U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon stated during […]