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Victims of 'romance scams' turn to Congress for help
Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced a bill that would require dating apps and social media companies to remove or flag scammers from their platforms and ...NBC News - 2d -
‘As long he is breathing, I’m not safe’: romance fraud victim flees UK after jailed conman is freed
As cases of romance fraud soar by 27%, tricked woman tells of her £115,000 ordeal. The first time Yvonne met Gary Rogers he arrived at her house in a shiny black Range Rover smelling of Armani Code ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
How to Disclose an Office Romance
When is it too late to reveal that you’re deep into an office romance?The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
How To Unlock Caldarus Romance Option In Fields Of Mistria
Fields of Mistria 's Caldarus romance is here at last, though getting the dragon guardian's affection takes rather a lot of work. His human form is tied to a new quest that requires several rare ...GameSpot - Mar. 14 -
Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this monthABC News - Mar. 13 -
Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers
Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer’s Victim
The decision to search a landfill near Winnipeg had become a political issue in the western Canadian province, largely because the victims were all Indigenous women.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it
Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
French investigators seek further victims of paedophile surgeon
‘Turning point’ as man on trial for raping or sexually assaulting 299 mostly young patients admits guilt. French investigators have begun a search for further victims of a paedophile surgeon on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Potential $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement frustrates some victims
Opioid victims are not getting a "fair shake" in potential $7.4 billion settlement, a claimant in the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy case says.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
A nation in mourning, North Macedonia holds funerals for young victims of club fire
Funeral services are being held across North Macedonia for victims of the March 16 nightclub fire, which claimed 59 livesABC News - 3d -
Duterte Is Enjoying the Due Process He Denied to His Thousands of Victims
In Duterte’s Philippines, due process was not a right, it was a privilege that was not extended to the victims of his drug war.The New York Times - 1d -
Families of victims mark 10 years since Germanwings plane crashed in the Alps
Hundreds of victims' families are commemorating the 10th anniversary of the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French Alps, which killed all 150 people on boardABC News - 4h -
FBI Announces a Fresh Warning About a ‘Smishing’ Scam
The FBI is advising people not to click on those road toll texts. It’s received over 2,000 complaints this month alone.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
The Beef Tallow Skin Care Trend Smells Like a Scam
What happens when you swap your Vanicream for rendered cow fat? I tried it so you don’t have to.Wired - Mar. 14 -
Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Migrant carers from India's Kerala await justice in UK visa 'scams'
The care workers, who paid thousands of pounds for UK visas, are in deep debt and without work.BBC News - 5d -
Playground appeal for Southport victims hits £250k
The dad of Alice Aguiar is raising money for her school and will run the London Marathon.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office
Lee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal.BBC News - 4d -
Remains found in grave not those of Disappeared victim
Hilary Benn urges anyone with information on the IRA abduction, murder and secret burials during The Troubles to "come forward in confidence".BBC News - 36m -
Paralyzed Columbine survivor's death ruled a homicide 26 years after school massacre
The Columbine killers have claimed another victim.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
You Can Now Romance A Popular Baldur's Gate 3 Character In Stardew Valley
If the internet has taught me anything, its that Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3 are two games folks simply cannot get enough of, myself included. Fortunately, a newly-released, fan-made mod, ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
As Newcastle and Liverpool clash in unique Carabao Cup final, so do romance and politics
Newcastle’s ownership is an unavoidable theme as the club bids to end a 56-year wait for a trophyYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
More than 10,000 domains registered for smishing campaign: Report
Cybercriminals have registered more than 10,000 domains for various smishing scams, according to a recent report from the threat intelligence arm at cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks. Smishing ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections
The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Two-minute TV shows have taken over China. Can they take over the world?
'Micro dramas' (90-second episodes, cheesy plots, lots of romance) are catching on worldwide. Will they upend the entertainment industry?Los Angeles Times - Mar. 16 -
Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments
More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls
A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud.CNBC - 2d -
Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles' Relationship: All About the South Carolina Gamecocks Stars’ Romance (Including Their Viral TikTok Moments!)
The college athletes have been linked since 2024Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Claimant: Opioid victims not getting justice in proposed Purdue settlement
Here's why people alleging Purdue Pharma's opioids harmed them may not see much of the proposed $7.4 billion settlement in a bankruptcy case.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Pregnant and parenting students fall victim to lawsuit targeting LGBTQ rights
When new Title IX rules for LGBTQ students were rolled back, expanded protections for student parents were tossed out, too. Now advocates hope to restore them.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
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Ukrainian soldier praised for saving life of stabbing victim in Venice
Twenty minutes after arriving on holiday in Italian city, Yanis Tereshchenko drew on experience of war to intervene. A Ukrainian soldier who insists on always carrying a first-aid kit – even while ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Southport victim's father says support for playground tribute has been amazing
Sergio Aguiar is running the London Marathon to fundraise for a new playground at the school his daughter attended.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer’s victims
Marcedes Myran’s remains found in search mission after Jeremy Skibicki preyed on Indigenous women in 2022. Canadian police have confirmed the identity of a second woman whose body was dumped at a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Families of Jeju Air Plane Crash Victims Press for Answers
Some relatives of the 179 people killed in the worst aviation disaster in South Korea regularly return to the airport where it happened. “Only here can we cry,” one said.The New York Times - 6d
