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California illegal immigrant faked ICE ‘kidnapping’ at fast-food joint for fundraiser scam — as family pleaded for public’s help: DOJ

California illegal immigrant faked ICE ‘kidnapping’ at fast-food joint for fundraiser scam — as family pleaded for public’s help: DOJ

An illegal immigrant and mother was arrested for staging a fake “kidnapping”…

Baby Boomers now fastest growing group of crypto investors, vulnerable to scams

Baby Boomers are now the fastest growing demographic investing in cryptocurrency but…
NYC fortune teller allegedly scammed 43-year-old mom of two, who cleans hotel rooms for living, out of $87,000

NYC fortune teller allegedly scammed 43-year-old mom of two, who cleans hotel rooms for living, out of $87,000

Prison time could be in her future. An itinerant Manhattan fortune teller with…
Australia issues major warning to locals over ‘ghost stores’ scam posing as businesses

Australia issues major warning to locals over ‘ghost stores’ scam posing as businesses

Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a major warning to online shoppers over…
Police warn of ATM scam that thieves have used to steal $70K from New Yorkers’ bank accounts

Police warn of ATM scam that thieves have used to steal $70K from New Yorkers’ bank accounts

Police warned of a likely widespread ATM scam as they hunt for…
Quick Tip: Remote job scams

Quick Tip: Remote job scams

CHICAGO (WLS) — Here’s a quick remote job scam tip. New research…
Thieves rob Long Island hospital chairman’s house — and take only documents related to bombshell FBI probe: victim

Thieves rob Long Island hospital chairman’s house — and take only documents related to bombshell FBI probe: victim

The home of Nassau University Medical Center’s chairman was robbed Wednesday night…
House agent scams 46 people, collects over ₦300k each for only 4 self-contained apartments

House agent scams 46 people, collects over ₦300k each for only 4 self-contained apartments

A Nigerian house agent has been accused of duping 46 people, collecting…
Long Island tax preparer bilked IRS out of $12M in COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda — and even a house in DR: prosecutors

Long Island tax preparer bilked IRS out of $12M in COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda — and even a house in DR: prosecutors

A Long Island tax preparer allegedly bilked the IRS out of $12…
Urgent warning for Apple users over new ‘suspicious activity’ scam targeting iPhones: Here’s how to stay safe

Urgent warning for Apple users over new ‘suspicious activity’ scam targeting iPhones: Here’s how to stay safe

Receiving security alerts can send you into a panic — and that’s what…