Child Tax Credit scams among ‘hottest’ cons this summer: Kurt the CyberGuy
Kurt Knutsson on what you should know about Child Tax Credit-related scams.
California man loses half his savings to scammer claiming to be Bank of America employee
A California man said a scammer posing as a Bank of America employee duped him by playing on his fear of being scammed.
Congress spending spree invites massive fraud, experts warn
The proposed spending bills from Congress have experts warning that cases of fraud could increase rapidly.
Kroger responds to 'senseless' killing at Memphis fuel center
Alvin Motley was shot in the chest after getting into a "verbal altercation" with an onsite security guard.
Leon Black flew model to Florida to have sex with Jeffrey Epstein, lawsuit claims
Leon Black’s sexual assault accuser claims the billionaire former boss of Apollo Global Management once flew her to Florida to have sex with renowned pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
LA deputies wounded in ambush attack sue 'ghost gun' kit maker
Two Los Angeles County deputies left badly wounded after a gunman ambushed them in their parked patrol vehicle last September are now suing a Nevada-based gun maker.
$125M from Epstein estate awarded to approximately 150 victims
Administrator Jordana H. Feldman stated that “no amount of money will erase the years of pain” the victims suffered, but she believes that the compensation will serve as a “measure of justice” and provide a much needed step towards healing.
Infamous DarkSide ransomware reborn as new cyber threat: reports
A new cyber gang is in town – and tapping into the best features of ransomware used in the Colonial Pipeline attack.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes gives birth ahead of criminal fraud trial: report
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has reportedly given birth to her first child.
Two ex-Bank of America traders accused of spoofing found guilty
Two former Bank of America Corp. traders were convicted Wednesday of rigging precious-metals prices by using an aggressive tactic known as spoofing, the latest win for prosecutors in a yearslong effort to crack down on the practice.
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll
The Mexican government argues that the companies know that their practices contribute to the trafficking of guns to Mexico and facilitate it. Mexico wants compensation for the havoc the guns have wrought in its country.
Massachusetts couple harassed by eBay tell their story
A Massachusetts couple who sued eBay, Inc. and several of the company's former officials in late July spoke out Tuesday morning, detailing the alleged targeted harassment campaign against them that they said was carried out by the e-commerce giant.
Cybercriminals up their game as ‘cracking’ drives big rise in hacking tool downloads
The widespread availability of hacking tools in the cybercrime ecosystem is being driven by widespread malware piracy or "cracking", allowing anyone to use tools without paying, HP Wolf Security said in a new report.
Pilgrim's Pride executives, Koch Foods charged with price fixing in broiler chicken probe
The Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against Koch Foods and four Pilgrim’s Pride executives over their roles in a nationwide conspiracy to fix prices for broiler chickens.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton indicted on 3 fraud charges
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton has been indicted on three charges of fraud by the U.S. Department of Justice based on statements he made while chairman of the electric truck startup.
Newsom-owned San Francisco wine shop targeted by would-be thieves, storefront window smashed
Would-be thieves smashed the window of a wine shop founded by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, the most recent break-in attempt in a string of attacks on the store.
Varney: Eric Adams wins as AOC’s clout fades
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses mayoral candidate Eric Adams going after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Defund The Police movement.
NYC’s ‘biggest problem is crime’, real estate expert says
Douglas Elliman CEO Dottie Herman on how the coronavirus pandemic and increased crime have impacted New Yorkers.
Citizen pays New Yorkers $25 an hour to livestream crime scenes
Citizen is quietly hiring New Yorkers to livestream crime scenes and other emergencies.Alamy Stock Photo
California inmates ran $1.4M COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud from prison, feds say
A pair of California inmates stand accused of trying to bilk taxpayers out of $1.4 million in fraudulent unemployment claims using the identities of other prisoners.


















