Snapchat used by predators for ‘sextortion’ schemes against kids
According to the New Mexico lawsuit, Snapchat has become a prime platform for online predators who use “sextortion” to trick minors into sending explicit images or videos of themselves and then use the explicit content to blackmail them. Attorney General Raul Torrez announced Thursday that he had filed legal action against Snapchat's parent company, Snap, […]
Kamala Harris to Unveil More Policies After Releasing Soviet-Style Schemes
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release more information on her economic policy on Wednesday, after coming under fire for releasing a Soviet-style proposal in August, according to three people familiar with the matter. The Washington Post. Harris faces challenges from the economy, particularly rising costs, which have risen about 20 […]
Aussie Swimming Star Slams ‘Ridiculous’ Woke Olympics Village Schemes, ‘Cost Her a Record’
The Australian swimmer, who has won gold and silver medals so far, has slammed the Olympic Village’s “ridiculous”, conscious and environmentally friendly plans as not conducive to high performance competition, which may have marred her record-breaking performance. Arianne Titmus won gold in the women’s 400m freestyle and silver in the 200m freestyle for Australia. To […]
Meta deletes 63K Instagram accounts tied to ‘sextortion’ schemes
Meta announced on Wednesday that it had removed about 63,000 Nigerian Instagram accounts that were operating a “sex blackmail” scam targeting mostly adult men and some children in the United States. Scammers used “sextortion” tactics on Instagram and Facebook, threatening to make explicit sexual photos and messages to users unless they received payment. Among those […]
US Imposes Sanctions On Group Of Accountants For Allegedly Defrauding Americans In Timeshare Schemes
The United States Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Tuesday targeting accountants working with Mexican drug cartels to perpetrate timeshare fraud on Americans. The sanctions are directed at three accountants and four Mexico-based real estate firms linked to the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel, according to CBS News. The U.S. sanctioned other individuals tied to the […]
193 Defendants Charged By DOJ Over $2.75B Health Care Fund Schemes
(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Avril Elfi from OANSaturday, June 29, 2024, 10:30 a.m. The Department of Justice has indicted 193 people on charges of $2.8 billion in health care fraud. advertisement On Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland said: 2 weeks of surgery The case charged 193 people nationwide, including 76 licensed health care providers, […]
76 doctors, other medical professionals accused of participating in health care fraud schemes: DOJ
The Justice Department announced Thursday that it was filing criminal charges against about 200 people for their alleged involvement in “various health care fraud schemes.”press release It was stated by the department. The 2024 National Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action found that intended losses from these frauds were approximately $2.75 billion, with actual losses estimated at […]
Justice Department Charges Nearly 200 People in $2.7 Billion Health Care Fraud Schemes Crackdown – VINNews
FILE – Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at the Department of Justice, Aug. 11, 2023, in Washington. The Justice Department has charged nearly 200 people with false claims totaling more than $2.7 billion as part of a sweeping crackdown on health care fraud schemes across the country. Garland announced charges Thursday, June 27, 2024, against […]
FDIC's toxic culture raises an opportunity to address its toxic governing schemes
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationChairman Martin Grunberg is facing serious allegations of workplace misconduct and a toxic culture at the agency. He has said he would step down if someone else becomes chairman. But he conveniently “Scheduling conflicts” forced him to miss a hearing where he was scheduled to testify this week. […]
FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes
The FBI has warned that there has been a surge in scams targeting timeshare owners, with the majority of these scams being perpetrated by Mexican drug cartels. In this scheme, criminals target part-time property owners, often older Americans, and convince them to hand over large amounts of cash under false pretenses related to timeshare properties. […]