Scammers most commonly impersonate these companies, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission released a report this week offering insight into the most common and most successful impersonation used by scammers, including Best Buy and Amazon.
Roof penetrating thieves clean out vacationing California family's jewelry store: 'It's a nightmare'
Police in California said thieves stole nearly a million dollars in gold, diamonds and cash from a jewelry store in Glendora after entering through the roof and taking all they could get.
Pennsylvania Givenchy store estimates $8K loss after 30-second robbery by group of women: police
Pennsylvania authorities are looking to identify four women who allegedly stole at least $8,000 in merchandise from designer retailer Givenchy earlier this month.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried being transferred to new prison
In March, Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for committing what prosecutors called one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history.
Texas homeowner 'completely destroyed' financially after squatter nightmare
Despite regaining access to her squatted-in home, Terri Boyette remains displaced and financially stressed as she waits for insurance to assist with more than $150,000 in damages.
'Like a third world country': Phoenix homeless encampment cleared but troubles persist, business owner says
Phoenix business owner Steve Trussell said homeless people outside his downtown office leave trash and graffiti and create safety concerns for his employees.
Former Facebook and Nike DEI manager sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud scheme
A former DEI executive for Facebook and Nike has been sentenced to five years behind bars after pleading guilty to stealing millions from the companies in a kickback scheme.
'Fake heiress' Anna Sorokin uses court appearance to put on fashion show promoting client
Convicted fraudster and so-called "fake heiress" Anna Sorokin used her latest appearance in New York immigration court to promote a client of her fashion public relations business.
Brothers arrested in alleged $25M crypto fraud scheme: DOJ
A pair of brothers from New York and Boston have been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly exploiting the ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million from crypto traders.
Ohio bar sparks controversy with new policy banning patrons under 30 after reported violence: 'No exceptions'
An Ohio bar implemented an age-restriction policy earlier this month that divided its customers after the bar reportedly experienced crime and safety issues.
FBI warns of toll scams targeting drivers through text messages
The federal government is warning drivers to be wary of scam texts claiming that they have an unpaid toll bill that needs to be paid or they will get hit with a late fee.
Hyundai, Kia models top list of most stolen vehicles in 2023
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) said that certain Hyundai and Kia models were the most reported stolen vehicles in the United States last year.
NYC police search for suspects in cash-for-crypto deal gone bad
The NYPD is on the hunt for three suspects allegedly involved in robbing and beating a man in a Manhattan hotel last month in what the victim believed was a cash-for-crypto deal.
Flight attendants use security privileges to smuggle millions in drug money out of US: federal prosecutors
A group of New York-based flight attendants has been accused of using employees-only TSA access to smuggle over $8 million in drug money out of the country.
Norwegian cruise worker arrested in Alaska for allegedly stabbing 3 people onboard: report
The FBI says it has arrested a cruise ship worker in Juneau, Alaska after he allegedly stabbed three people onboard with scissors, including ship security.
California bill could remove self-checkout lanes at grocers, certain retailers
Democratic Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas is trying to curb the use of self checkout machines in California in order to protect employees and curb theft.
Elizabeth Holmes has more time cut off her sentence
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has seen a few more months shaved off her prison sentence after originally being ordered to serve more than 11 years for fraud.
International jewel thief busted for swiping 2 diamond rings worth nearly $300K from Tiffany, Cartier: police
An international jewelry thief who is wanted by Interpol was busted for last week for allegedly swiping a $255,000 ring from Tiffany's and a $25,000 ring from Cartier.
Surge in fraud for those 60 or older costs them billions, FBI says
The FBI's report on fraud schemes targeting the elderly found that Americans over 60 lost more than $3.4 billion to scams in 2023, with tech support and data breaches the most common.
Lady Gaga's dad 'attacked' outside church as 'chaos' erupts in NYC
After allegedly being attacked by a "disturbed" man outside of church, Joanne Trattoria's Joe Germanotta says New York City crime has transformed into "chaos."



















