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Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.
One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.Business - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
'Your son will die': How blessing scammers prowl streets
Female crooks are exploiting superstition and family love to swindle other women.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA
Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
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Scammers called the IRS and stole $47 million in refunds, watchdog says
Phony tax professionals made a real score when they called IRS phone lines to access sensitive taxpayer information, filed fraudulent tax returns and walked away with tens of millions of dollars in ...Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
In Election’s Final Days, Dark Money and ‘Gray Money’ Fund Hidden Agendas
Big-money operatives are taking advantage of lax rules at the end of the campaign to hide the true source of their money until after the election is called — or for forever.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
What the Budget means for your money
Key measures on tax, investments, pensions and propertyBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
SBA loan program runs out of money
Click in for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SBA loan program runs out of money A federal program that provides disaster loans to ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Open enrollment changes to save you money
It's open enrollment season and certain considerations to your health plan could help you save money on taxes and other costs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the best tips.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?
Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
You’ll never guess which American president was the best with money
Hint: Being money-wise doesn’t always mean history reveres youBusiness - MarketWatch - October 19 -
NBA betting storylines: Money on Celtics, Knicks and ... Bronny?
How will load management impact lines? Who are bettors supporting most heading into the season?Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
5 Ways to Save Money on SaaS Tools
This founder cut his software-as-a-service expenditures in half.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Lebanon placed on global money-laundering ‘grey list’
Financial Action Task Force decision comes after political inaction and could complicate remittance paymentsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Atlas of Finance — a visual aid to the global money maze
An eclectic and ambitious series of maps, graphs and diagrams helps disclose the locations of hidden richesBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
The 'huge mistake' 1 in 13 homeowners are making with their money
More and more homeowners are skimping on insurance, despite the financial risks.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
JPMorgan sues customers over "infinite money" glitch
A temporary glitch let customers deposit phony checks and then withdraw thousands of dollars in "free money." Now JPMorgan is suing.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
How the Budget will affect you and your money
The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Elon Musk’s money and the battle for Pennsylvania – video
Pennsylvania is set to be this election’s most vital swing state, with the world’s richest man injecting tens of millions of dollars into the race to help Donald Trump win. With just days before ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Money from oil execs flows to Trump
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil and gas tycoons open wallets for Trump The executives made significant contributions supporting former President Trump's ...Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago -
Uber ate my money, but it won’t listen when I try to complain
You can give up trying to make contact, even when it involves reporting suspected fraud. Uber and Uber Eats debited seven unauthorised payments, totalling more than £100, from my debit card. I ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
ECB challenges Serbian bank’s takeover bid over money laundering concerns
Stakebuilding in Austrian lender Addiko under scrutiny by central bankBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Manchester City players lent Benjamin Mendy money after rape allegations
Defender claims to be owed £11.5m by his former club Tribunal told Mendy ‘quickly ran out of money’ The former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy was lent money by teammates when the club ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Mendy says he was lent money by former Man City team-mates
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy says he was lent money by his then team-mates Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez when the club stopped paying him after he was charged ...Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Trump makes latest bid at moving hush money case to federal court
Former President Trump’s attorneys on Monday made their latest bid at moving his hush money criminal case to federal court, telling an appeals panel that a lower judge’s refusal to do so was ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Who is having the biggest influence on your money in 2024? Meet the MarketWatch 50.
The MarketWatch 50 lists the traders, corporate chiefs, AI players, policy makers and experts who are having an impact on the market — and your wallet.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
SBA disaster loan program is out of money, says Biden
President Biden said on Tuesday that a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners is tapped out on funds in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes. Biden said ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Flies, rats and offers of hush money - the price of living next to a ‘monster’ incinerator
The UK's burden of waste is disproportionately falling on deprived areas, where residents have spoken to the BBC.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Big Money Flowed to Pro-Trump Groups in the Past Three Months
Three people — Elon Musk, Miriam Adelson and Dick Uihlein — put a combined $220 million into groups supporting Donald J. Trump in July, August and September.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money
Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Anguilla’s .ai Web Address Makes the Tiny Island Money in the AI Boom
Registrations from artificial intelligence company websites let the Caribbean territory tap a rich vein of revenue from a digital gold mine.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Uncovering the mysterious side of art pricing. ‘Everyone’s trying to make money’
Galleries don't always display prices, making the art world mysterious, or possibly even "shady," according to some insiders.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell
Wealth managers say speculation over UK tax changes is changing customer behaviourBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Good money, no team tactics and cute dogs: the rise of pro cycling freelancers
Many US riders are turning their back on the sport in Europe to ride in gravel races back home. There is less support but more opportunities. For decades, professional cycling has been dominated by ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving ...Tech - ABC News - October 18
