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Verdict in Feeding Our Future Trial: Minnesotans Convicted

TLNA — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:20:39 +0000

A jury in Minneapolis has reached a verdict in the Feeding Our Future trial, convicting seven Minnesotans accused of orchestrating a scheme to embezzle over $40 million from the federal child nutrition program. Defendants and Verdicts The jury found Abdiaziz Shafii Farah guilty on 23 out of 24 counts, with one count of wire fraud […]

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Scam Artist Strikes Retail Store, Vanishes with $1,000 Profit

TLNA — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:24:53 +0000

In a brazen act of deception, a south Las Vegas valley retail store fell victim to a scam that saw $1,000 vanish right from under the cashier’s nose, leaving both employees and customers astonished. The Deceptive Maneuver At a branch of the Hottie retail store located on Blue Diamond Road and Valley View Boulevard, security […]

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Washington Men Arrested in $2M Pokémon Card Scheme

TLNA — Sun, 26 May 2024 19:59:07 +0000

Two individuals from Washington, Anthony Curcio of Redmond and Iosif Bondarchuk of Lake Stevens, were apprehended on Thursday for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme amounting to $2 million over two years, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The Alleged Scheme According to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and […]

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Touring Orchestra Abruptly Cancels Milwaukee Shows

TLNA — Sat, 25 May 2024 01:08:07 +0000

Severe Weather Threat in Southeast Wisconsin: FOX6 Provides Essential Tools MILWAUKEE – A touring orchestra slated for performances in Milwaukee unexpectedly cancels, leaving ticket holders questioning the legitimacy of their tickets and seeking refunds. Unexpected Cancellation Leaves Ticket Holders Disappointed Music enthusiasts who anticipated a live symphony performance found themselves in dismay as the touring […]

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TLNA — Sat, 11 May 2024 05:16:12 +0000

Job Scam Depletes Savings of North Carolina A&T Student By Diego Sanchez | Monday, May 10, 2024 A scam targeting college and high school students has left a North Carolina A&T student $2,400 poorer, raising concerns about the vulnerability of young individuals to fraudulent schemes. Student’s Financial Struggle Ariana Duval, a junior at NC A&T, […]

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Alleged Fake Attorney Arrested in Las Vegas Immigration Fraud Case

TLNA — Fri, 10 May 2024 18:16:33 +0000

Las Vegas police apprehend a woman accused of posing as a lawyer and collecting thousands in fees for fraudulent immigration and asylum applications. Las Vegas, Nevada – Oana Rodriguez-Ochoa faces nearly a dozen charges, including nine counts of obtaining money under false pretenses and practicing law without a license. The case began when a fraud […]

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Woman Charged with Scamming Hundreds in Memento Business

TLNA — Tue, 07 May 2024 21:47:43 +0000

A 32-year-old woman from Augusta, Georgia, faces legal action in Washington County after allegedly scamming hundreds of people through her memento business. Destiny Danyell Magoon stands accused of twelve counts of felony theft by deception, according to authorities. Allegations Against Magoon Magoon reportedly ran a telemarketing enterprise promising to craft mementos for customers. However, the […]

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E-ZPass Scam Targets Virginians Through Texts and Emails

TLNA — Sun, 05 May 2024 20:39:13 +0000

Portsmouth, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued a warning regarding a new wave of scams targeting individuals through fake emails related to unpaid E-ZPass tolls, following a similar trend observed with text messages. Surprisingly Realistic Scam Emails Recently, individuals have reported receiving deceptive emails purporting to be from VDOT concerning unpaid […]

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Hickory Hill Woman’s Tax Refund Disappears: H&R Block Card Scam Unveiled

TLNA — Thu, 02 May 2024 03:13:54 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Hickory Hill woman experienced a shocking ordeal when her tax refund vanished from her H&R Block Emerald Card, prompting questions about account security and fraud prevention. Account Breach and Financial Loss The victim, Tina Brewer, recounted the distressing moment she discovered that her tax refund, totaling $1,500, had been depleted within […]

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Miami-Dade Cellphone Store Employee Scammed Out of $1,100 by Clever Con Artist

TLNA — Wed, 01 May 2024 05:32:35 +0000

NORTH MIAMI, FLA. – A distressing incident unfolded at Talk 4 Less Wireless in Northeast Miami-Dade, where an employee fell victim to a scam, losing $1,100 to a cunning criminal customer. The incident, captured by surveillance cameras on April 18, highlights the growing prevalence of digital theft schemes. Deceptive Tactics Unveiled The employee, preferring anonymity, […]

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Scam Alert: Pig-Butchering Scheme Targets Americans

TLNA — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:35:45 +0000

Scammers are employing a new tactic dubbed pig-butchering, costing Americans millions in losses. The scheme, named after the method of breaking down a large task into smaller parts, has caught the attention of law enforcement agencies nationwide. Understanding the Scheme Pig-butchering involves scammers persuading individuals to hand over access to their bank accounts or personal […]

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Scam Alert: Girl Scouts Troop Falls Victim to Counterfeit Cash in Fairfield, CA

TLNA — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 22:17:41 +0000

A local Girl Scouts troop in Fairfield, California, found themselves duped by counterfeit currency when a perpetrator used fake $100 bills to purchase cookies, leaving the troop at a loss, authorities reported. Scam Details Fairfield police revealed that the scam unfolded when the culprit(s) handed the Girl Scouts a bogus $100 bill to buy cookies. […]

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