Ways to safeguard your elderly parents from identity theft and financial scams
In 2025, individuals aged 60 and above submitted over 201,000 complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, resulting in a staggering $7.7 billion in reported losses—more than any other age group. On average, older victims lost around $38,500, which is roughly double the losses experienced by younger individuals. A December 2025 report from the […]
Los Angeles is preparing a team of armed guards to combat copper wire theft.
Los Angeles Plans Armed Force to Tackle Copper Wire Theft The power regulator in Los Angeles is considering the establishment of its own armed police unit to address the ongoing issue of copper wire thefts from streetlights. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) made this proposition in a letter sent to the […]
Credit freezes won’t prevent these 5 kinds of identity theft in 2025.
Understanding the Limitations of Credit Freezes Since 2018, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have been providing free credit freezes. This measure is intended to prevent new credit accounts from being opened in your name, which is, unfortunately, a common form of identity theft. However, recent data indicates that merely freezing your credit isn’t enough. Javelin Strategy […]
Probationary suspect nearly harms mother in car theft — prosecutor simply reacts with a sigh
Michigan Sheriff Seeks Accountability After Violent Carjacking A Michigan sheriff is calling for answers following a brutal carjacking incident in which a probationary suspect nearly killed a woman. This past Tuesday, a woman in her 40s was leaving a Panera Bread in Orion Township, located about 45 minutes northwest of Detroit, when a man approached […]
New Jersey Man Reportedly Sets Off Fireworks to Distract During Jewelry Theft
Jewelry Heist at Walmart Involves Explosives as Distraction A New Jersey man is accused of using a dramatic ruse to steal $10,000 worth of jewelry from a Walmart in Maryland, employing fireworks and camping fuel as part of his plan to divert security. Anthony J. Rose, 36, from Berlin, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday and […]
New Jersey resident Anthony Rhodes taken into custody for using fireworks to ignite a fire during a jewelry theft at a Maryland Walmart.
Massive Fire Set in Maryland Walmart During Jewelry Heist A man from New Jersey was arrested on Thursday, suspected of igniting a large fire using camping fuel and fireworks inside a Walmart in Maryland. This act was allegedly part of a diversion to execute a jewelry theft worth $10,000. Anthony J. Rose, 36, from Berlin, […]
Police address BBQ food theft, culprit identified as a fox with a mouthful of hot dogs
A Barbecue Gone Awry There’s something truly enjoyable about firing up the grill for a barbecue, but it can be incredibly frustrating when you forget a key element. For me, that’s usually realizing I overlooked checking the propane gauge. However, in one Canadian backyard, the scenario was a bit more surprising: someone stole all the […]
Former NBA player Desmond Mason taken into custody on felony theft charge
Former NBA player Desmond Mason was taken into custody in Oklahoma City over the weekend due to a felony warrant issued in Texas. According to various reports, Mason was arrested by local police on Thursday for felony theft of property following an incident that dates back to spring 2025. Pursuant to the arrest, Mason was […]
Identity theft losses reach $27.3 billion as threats from data breaches persist
Identity fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States, though the timelines and causes behind the incidents are often inconsistent. According to the 2026 Identity Fraud Study by Javelin Strategy & Research, consumers faced losses of $27.3 billion due to traditional identity fraud in 2025. In 2024, there was a notable 19% increase, with […]
Father defends his family with lethal action during car theft attempt
Incident in Texas Involving Father and Carjacker In a disturbing event unfolding in Texas, police have released footage showing a Mexican immigrant being shot and killed by a father during an attempted carjacking that involved eight family members, including a baby. Garland Police reported that officers responded to a collision around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. […]