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Family's beloved dog died in care of "scam" dog trainer: Police
"The dog died on or around September 4 and [the trainer] sent the owner photos of what was purported to be training after that date," police said.
Shock as couple's Greek hotel room taken by stranger using their identity
TikTok users were intrigued and disturbed by the alleged incident in the latest viral clip, with one writing: "Worst fears unlocked."
Is Biden sending another stimulus check? What to know about "IRS" email
Hundreds of Americans have received emails notifying them about another round of direct payments. Here's what the Internal Revenue Agency says.
Woman reveals how a voice-cloning app can expose a cheating boyfriend
"It was extremely convincing, even to me," Mia Dio told Newsweek. The AI voice-cloning software cost her just $4 to buy and took 10 minutes to use.
Feds accused of issuing 'licenses to steal' as moving company scams rise
Complaints about moving companies to the Department of Transportation have more than doubled since 2015, with Florida leading the nation.
"Ice hack" weight loss supplements "not convincing," dieticians say
The "ice hack" weight loss method has gone viral, encouraging people to buy and take herbal supplements for weight loss.
Trump addresses Hunter Biden $50k rent rumor as "greatest" scam of all time
Donald Trump is tying President Joe Biden's classified documents uncovered in Delaware to Hunter Biden's monthly rent payments.
Brian Walshe had history of art fraud, meddling with inheritance
Ron Rivlin, who mistakenly bought two fake Andy Warhol paintings from Walshe, called the sale "an Oscar-winning performance."
'Varsity Blues' mastermind could face six years in prison for college scam
Prosecutors are asking the courts to make Rick Singer pay $19.3 million to the IRS as well as the six-year prison sentence.
Shock over woman's reason to spend $6k college fund: "instantly alarmed"
A young woman was about to hand over thousands of dollars to a man she'd never met before her sister intervened.
BetterHelp patients furious at "sketchy" therapists
#BetterHelptherapyisascam has been viewed 1.4 million times on TikTok, opening a floodgate to frustrated patients.
Woman gave "Russian astronaut" $30,000 so he could pay Earth landing fees
Romance scams are a form of fraud where someone emotionally manipulates the victim into sending them money.
"My lover conned me out of $110k, but I got my revenge"
Lynn Hawes tells Newsweek how she was scammed out of thousands.
Warning as Amazon scammer begs customer to cancel orders to "save jobs"
"Avoid doing whatever they are asking," a Redditor said. "Deal with it through official channels. Screenshot everything."
Bridesmaid miffed over $68 bachelorette party cost sparks debate
"[You Are Being Unreasonable]. That's fairly standard afternoon tea pricing, if it includes a glass of alcohol," one user said.
Florida Twins Scammed $2 Million in Apple Products Through Identity Theft
According to court documents, the brothers fraudulently charged Apple products to AT&T customer accounts and resold them in Miami, Florida.
Woman Has Ultimate Comeback to Romantic Scammer Trying To Extort $3,400
"My beloved, Zeltinis, told me I would have to pay £3k for him to be able to leave his oil rig to come and visit me," she captioned the tweet.
Woman Warned Boyfriend Might Be Scamming Her Out of Thousands of Dollars
"Run. This is a scam. You have never met the kids. You don't have proof they exist," one user commented.
Woman Says Boyfriend Claimed Mom Had Cancer to Con Her Out of Thousands
Umit Sucu told Alison Wood about his ill mother and said he needed money to send abroad for her treatment, a court heard.
Back-to-School Chalkboard Photos Expose Info for Predators, Police Warn
Police are advising parents not to share their child's personal information when they post back-to-school photos on social media.
Woman Who Fell for Romance Scam Loses Home, Taken Captive, Dies—Family
Diane Webb, 70, turned away from her family and sold her home for a man who didn't exist.
Walmart Accused of 'Scamming' Shoppers at Checkout: 'Disgusted'
"They're purposefully marking up prices," said Brenna. "They're not telling you because most people are not going to check that when they're checking out."
Why You Shouldn't Reply to iPhone Thieves, According to an Engineer
"The messages prey on people's emotions by giving them the impression they have access to personal things such as photos," Paris Campbell told Newsweek.
Man Dumping Girlfriend Who Fell for $14K Crypto Scam Backed Online
"You'll save a lot of money by switching to single," one commenter said after the man recounted the scam.
Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams as Biden Mulls Decision
"Scammers might promise a loan forgiveness program—that most people won't qualify for," the FTC recently warned.
DoorDash Driver Confronts Customer He Blames for Firing: 'Who Does This?'
"This is my only source of income, I do this all day," said the DoorDash driver. "Now I'm fired from my job because you want your $10 burrito?"
Doctor Ordering 'Unnecessary Brain Scans' Received Kickbacks: Officials
The Massachusetts District Attorney's Office said that the doctor ordered unnecessary tests on patients from 2014 to 2019.
Internet Warns Against Job Scam After Candidate Shares 'Sketchy' Email
"I'm surprised they didn't ask for your bank details to get your direct deposit set up for you before the interview," one commenter joked.
Cryptocurrency CEO Used Social Media to Steal $1.7B of Bitcoin: Officials
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the individual solicited Bitcoin from nearly 30,000 different individual across the globe.