Alaskans lost over $26 million to fraud in 2024, with seniors hit hardest. Scammers often trick victims by pretending to be government officials, using AI to fake official phone numbers. They push people to use crypto kiosks—machines that handle Bitcoin transactions—because once money is sent this w
Artificial intelligence isn't just about robots doing cool things anymore. It's becoming a regular part of how companies work - both for good and bad. A tech expert recently explained to a local business group how AI helps companies run smoother and faster. At the same time, it's giving scammers new
In 2011 a woman whose late husband once worked alongside Bernie Madoff set up a charity called Freedom Together. She’s still in charge, drawing a small paycheck while the foundation’s accounts swell with seven-figure donations every year. That steady flow of cash makes you wonder who really benefits
Two Los Angeles residents linked to a powerful Iranian figure found themselves in hot water after federal officials discovered a major mismatch between their online posts and their visa claims. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny were taken into custody last week by immigr
As April approaches, crooks are getting bolder about stealing refunds before honest taxpayers can. Instead of breaking into mailboxes or hacking bank accounts, they’re now hijacking Social Security numbers to file fake tax returns and grab refunds. What’s especially sneaky is that the real owner mig
In a strange twist, a man tried to pay someone to kill his business partner and the partner’s girlfriend. The catch? The "hitman" was actually working with the ATF. For about seven days, this man, Xin Guang Guo, followed through with plans that included handing over details about the targets, like t
In early 2025, a strange cryptocurrency called $Libra suddenly appeared online, promising to help small businesses in Argentina. The person who posted about it? The country’s president at the time, Javier Milei. His simple X post included a link to buy the coin, which made it look official and trust
In 2025 the U. S. government put stricter rules on who could receive federal student money. Before, almost anyone could fill out a simple form and claim aid without proving who they were. Cheaters took advantage, costing taxpayers about a billion dollars each year. Now every first-time applicant mus
Across Nevada, people are losing millions to crypto scams through machines that look like ATMs but work very differently. These kiosks, found in stores everywhere, let users swap cash for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum instantly. The problem? Once money goes into these machines, it’s gone
Federal agents arrested eight people last week after uncovering a $50 million fraud scheme linked to Los Angeles hospitals and other health programs. The investigation focused on five hospice centers in Glendale, Artesia, Tarzana and Simi Valley. These facilities allegedly billed Medicare for pa
