The former leader of a once-promising media company got a break just before heading to prison. Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, had his nearly 10-year sentence reduced by the then-president. This happened just hours before he was set to begin his prison term for financial fraud. Media indust
Trevor Milton, the ex-boss of the electric truck company Nikola, landed a big break recently. President Trump decided to pardon him. This means Milton won't have to serve his four-year prison sentence. He was found guilty of tricking investors. He also won't have to pay back the money he cost shareh
A Utah nurse is in serious trouble. She is accused of a shocking crime. She is suspected of killing her friend to get money. The nurse, Meggan Randall Sundwall, is 47 years old. She is a registered nurse. She is accused of murdering Kacee Lyn Terry, who was 38. This happened in Highland, Utah. Terry
Online dating has become a popular way to meet new people. However, it also comes with risks, especially when it comes to romance scams. These scams involve criminals creating fake profiles to trick people into sending them money. One such victim is Beth Hyland, a 54-year-old woman who fell prey to
A few years after the 2020 election, the spotlight is still on conservative media figures who amplified false claims about election fraud. One name that keeps popping up is Christopher Ruddy, the head of Newsmax. As the company gears up for its public debut, a court hearing has put Ruddy and Newsmax
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out stricter identity checks. This means millions of people will need to visit an SSA field office instead of handling things over the phone. Starting March 31st, verifying your identity over the phone will no longer be an option. If you can't veri
The Ethereum blockchain is a big, decentralized network that lets people exchange digital money and smart contracts without a boss. This is great for freedom, but it also means bad guys can do bad things like money laundering and phishing. This has made security a big problem. So, let's talk about a
Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise, and they can happen to anyone. After a liver transplant, a woman from Boston found herself spending a lot of time alone. She turned to dating apps to connect with others. That's where she met David, or so she thought. David was charming and good-looking. He was
Online surveys are great for reaching lots of people, especially when it comes to health research. But there's a big problem: fake data. This is a huge issue when you're trying to get honest answers from Black cisgender women. These surveys often offer rewards, which can tempt some people to cheat.
Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm
