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Woman accused of stealing up to $1 million from her employer, police say
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (147+ words) (WEEK/Gray News) - A woman in Illinois is accused of stealing up to $1 million from her employer, according to authorities. Nicole Nesland, 45, was charged with two counts of theft, one accusing her of stealing between $500, 000 and $1 million and the other…...
Woman mistakenly paid $1, 650 an hour refused to return money to employer, police say
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (220+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - An Arkansas woman is facing a felony theft charge after police say she refused to return nearly $20, 000 that her employer accidentally paid her due to a payroll glitch. Craighead County District Judge David Boling found…...
An open letter to telcos, regulators and security agencies on mobile money fraud in Ghana
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (506+ words) Before Ghana embarks on another nationwide SIM re-registration exercise, we must ask a simple question: are we addressing the real problem of mobile money fraud? Mobile money fraud is no longer an occasional inconvenience. It has become a sustained assault…...
Scammer reveals how AI helped him swindle thousands from Americans
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (811+ words) A former scammer has revealed the AI-assisted tactics he used to scam Americans out of more than $174, 000 " and exactly how to spot a fraudster. The scammer, known as James Green, conned Americans for three years, mainly targeting Americans thanks to…...
Fil-Ams among 8 arrested in California hospice fraud
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (212+ words) Philstar. com Fil-Ams among 8 arrested in California hospice fraud MANILA, Philippines " Federal agents have arrested eight people, including some of Filipino descent, in Southern California in connection with a $50 million hospice fraud scheme. The US Attorney's Office for the Central…...
California stops major hospice fraud scheme in LA, brings criminal charges to hold fraudsters accountable
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (200+ words) What you need to know: Continuing California's crackdown on hospice fraud following President Trump's pardon of the man behind the biggest health care fraud in U. S. history, Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta today announced the state is bringing charges against…...
State Police issue alert over scam texts threatening license and registration suspension
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (146+ words) Apr 9, 2026, 6: 41 AM Residents are being warned about a new wave of scam text messages that claim to come from courts, the DMV, or other government agencies and demand immediate payment, State Police say. The messages falsely appear to come from…...
Telegram Abuse Scandal Sparks Debate on Privacy, EU Regulation, and Crypto Risks
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (160+ words) Telegram faces renewed scrutiny after a European non-profit uncovered extensive abuse networks in Spain and Italy. The investigation found nearly 25, 000 users distributing nonconsensual sexual material and child sexual abuse content across borders." The study reviewed 2. 8 million messages in 16 Telegram groups…...
Ex-HOA property manager arrested in Martin County after alleged six-figure embezzlement
43+ min ago (515+ words) Melania Trump denounces claims tying her to Epstein as false and urges Congress to hold hearings for victims. Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, a former property manager, was arrested in Martin County early Thursday and is facing more than 120 felony charges tied…...
Irish "traveling conman" sentenced for fraud scheme in Rhode Island
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (604+ words) John O'Brien, the Irish national who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud last year, has been sentenced in federal court in Rhode Island. O'Brien, 28, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 7, for his role in a scheme…...