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Japan’s Kishida wins mandate, though economic agenda unclear

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Sandy Turner: What could be scarier than being over the hill? | Local News

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With so many skeletons in my closet, it’s hard to keep them all quiet. In an effort to be a good little witch, I’m just going to eat, drink and be scary. I can produce a scene from “Psycho” with my main monster man as soon as I head for a power tool or get [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBfJRn

Netflix’s Popular TV Show Squid Game Now Has a Cryptocurrency and It Is an Obvious Scam!

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The cryptocurrency market is booming right now and citing the same, we have seen various new cryptocurrencies show up in the recent past. Although investing in cryptocurrency is really risky, people are still putting their money in several of them, expecting high returns. However, the most dangerous thing that several investors are doing right now […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBfJJV

Biden, Democrats failing to sell agenda to American people: POLL

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Negotiations on the infrastructure and social program bills have consumed Capitol Hill for months. Still, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll out Sunday finds Democrats are failing to sell the legislation to the public, who are broadly unaware of what is in the spending packages or skeptical they would help people like themselves, or the economy, [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBdY2j

Columnist Brenda Wenning questions whether it’s worth doing business with China

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Brenda P. Wenning American businesses have profited from China. They benefit from access to the world’s largest market and they’re able to import goods at a lower price than if they were produced domestically. In 2019, before the pandemic, trade with China totaled $634.8 billion, although imports exceeded exports by 289%. But is doing business [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBd4RH

China’s falling factory activity a sign of economic woes ahead

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“The production index has dropped to the lowest level since it was published in 2005, excluding global financial crisis period in 2008/09 and the COVID-19 outbreak in Feb 2020,” said Zhiwei Zhang, chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management. “The output price index rose to the highest level since it was published in 2016. These signals [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBcLQC

Graft, Greed, and Guile in the Highly Lucrative Crypto Industry

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Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists. Back in the 2018 ICO craze, multi-millionaires and even billionaires were made in less time than it takes to mine a bitcoin. During those heady times for the crypto world, any novel idea, no matter how crazy, could be thrown [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBbyBG

Celebrating with cryptocurrency: Decoding the crypto craze that’s sweeping the country

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According to Indian crypto trading and exchange platform Unocoin, cryptocurrency is a digital asset based on the network distributed across a large number of computers and is secured by cryptography. By Kunal Doley Amid the cryptocurrency craze sweeping the country, Bollywood megastar Salman Khan has become the latest celebrity to join the virtual or digital […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBbvzY

Butler Snow Ends Appeal After $9.5M Timber Scam Settlement — Scam Guards

By Emilie Ruscoe · May 5, 2021, 10:13 PM EDT Butler Snow LLP and its business development subsidiary have told the Fifth Circuit that they’ve made a $9.5 million settlement deal to end claims they’d played a role in a timber-cutting… Want to continue reading? Unlock these benefits today when you sign-up for a FREE […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBbFzJ

Erie County DA discusses legality of cannabis ‘gifting’

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With state regulatory system for legal pot under construction, police have been leery to investigate. BUFFALO, N.Y. — You could call it cannabis confusion. There are no legal cannabis sales in New York State. While recreational pot was legalized earlier this year, the state’s Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management are in [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBZbQ7

ELGA Credit Union seeing major uptick in fraud cases targeting members — Scam Guards

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BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) – Thousands of dollars of people’s hard earned money is gone within a matter of seconds. ELGA Credit Union and financial institutions all across the country say they’re seeing a massive uptick in fraud. All it takes is a phone call, text message or email. Karen Church, CEO of ELGA Credit Union [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBYlSg

Latest news updates: UK Covid-19 infections hit highest level on record

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Personal consumption expenditure: The PCE index is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, and the latest data will be closely followed ahead of the central bank’s policy meeting on November 3. The core PCE index, which excludes volatile components such as energy and food, is expected to have risen 0.2 per cent in September [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBY7QX

Week’s Best: Helping Single Retirees Decide Where to Move

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Moving is stressful under any circumstances, but for single clients approaching or in retirement, it can bring special challenges. Advisors can help older clients think through their future living arrangements by asking a series of pointed questions about their goals and preferences. In other top wealth management articles this week: Compensation… Read full article at [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBY3k8

CBN out to get Ponzi scheme operators  – Nairametrics

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it is collaborating with security agencies to prosecute Ponzi scheme operators. This was disclosed by the Director of the CBN’s Corporate Communications Department, Mr Osita Nwanisobi, at the Central Bank of Nigeria Fair which took place at Akanu Ibiam International Conference Centre, Abakaliki, the capital of […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBXRjs

A nonprofit that helps the poor lost $650,000 to scammers. The boss had to go after them herself » Scammer News

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Someone stole $650,000 from a San Francisco nonprofit group that helps poor people in a cybercrime so swift, silent and perfect that the victim didn’t know for weeks that the money was gone. City police told the nonprofit’s executive director, Sherry Williams, that they couldn’t help. The FBI said it could do nothing unless the [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBWPkS

Lilian Thuram: ‘Racism has always been a scam, a political construction’ | Soccer

For Lilian Thuram, the World Cup has never been enough. Even before ending a playing career in which he won trophies at Monaco, Parma, Juventus and Barcelona as well as the highest honours with France, for whom he holds the record for number of appearances (142), he has been trying to contribute to profound social […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBVGpv

Is Shiba Inu a safe investment?

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SHIBA Inu has rocketed in value recently – leading many to wonder if the cryptocurrency is a safe investment. In the past 24 hours, the price of Shiba Inu has surged by more than 34% to $0.00007788, according to Coinbase. 1 We explain whether Shiba Inu is a safe investmentCredit: Getty And in the past month, [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBTXgT

DC Police warn public of financial, police phone scams

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WASHINGTON — DC Police are warning the public about police impersonator phone calls, where callers are reaching out, pretending to be representatives of MPD and falsely threatening criminal legal action in exchange for money.  Police say they’ve already received multiple reports of the scammers extorting locals, claiming that federal subpoenas and warrants have been issued […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBTVHz

Online Shopping Safety, Sara Coleman

  As consumers head into another busy holiday season filled with plenty of online shopping, it’s a perfect time to remind ourselves of best practices to protect each other from identity theft. While anyone who participates in any online activities may be exposed to potential scams, seniors continue to be especially vulnerable.  Since COVID-19 began, there [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBSRFz

Woman Claims Dad Has Been ‘Brainwashed’ And Scammed By Online Fiancée

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Brittany says for the last two years, her dad, Charlie, believes he has been in an online relationship with a woman named “Stephanie Johnson.” And recently, he started talking to someone who claims to be “Stephanie’s” roommate, “Carina Johnson.” “From Dad’s point of view, he’s in love with ‘Stephanie.’ He considers ‘Stephanie’ his girlfriend. He [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBRvxP

Applications Now Available For State Earthquake Retrofit Grant – CBS Los Angeles » Scammer News

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Applications for the “Earthquake Brace + Bolt” program are now available, allowing a number of homeowners to receive grants of up to $3,000 to subsidize the cost of seismic retrofitting.  RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA – JULY 07: Ridgecrest residents inspect a recent fault rupture following two large earthquakes in the area on July […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBQrP7

Pregnant mum dragged into money laundering scam worth thousands

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A pregnant mum has appeared in court after she became tangled up in a £14,800 money laundering scam she spotted on a Snapchat advert. Paris King, who was 22 at the time, was struggling financially when she spotted the online ad for a money lender appear on her social media account, Stoke-on-TrentLive reports. She simply […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBQ4Gr

Securing your digital life, part two: The bigger picture—and special circumstances

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ANDRZEJ WOJCICKI / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Securing your digital life View more stories In the first half of this guide to personal digital security, I covered the basics of assessing digital risks and protecting what you can control: your devices. But the physical devices you use represent only a fraction of your […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBPXdc

EU Cops Make 11 Arrests In Online Investment Scam Bust

By Lucia Osborne-Crowley (October 27, 2021, 12:24 PM BST) — Europe’s law enforcement coordinating agency said on Wednesday that it has helped smash a criminal network of online scammers that has swindled people out of millions of euros by convincing them to invest in fraudulent financial products. Eurojust said it supported authorities in Germany, Georgia and […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBNxd8

Latest news updates: Heineken sales fall as lockdowns return in Asia – Financial Times

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Latest news updates: Heineken sales fall as lockdowns return in Asia  Financial Times Read more… Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBNPg2

Tips on Protecting Yourself and Your Children From Online Scammers – NBC 10 Philadelphia

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Tips on Protecting Yourself and Your Children From Online Scammers  NBC 10 Philadelphia Read full article at www.nbcphiladelphia.com Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBMJtJ

Online purchase scams up, BBB warns holiday shopping is at risk

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Better Business Bureau Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Online purchase scams now account for more than a third of all scam reports filed with the Better Business Bureau, and four out of five consumers who report such scams lose money, making it the No. 1 riskiest scam type.BBB is warning consumers ahead of the holiday shopping […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBLY0M

How To Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

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In recent months, you may have received a call or voicemail telling you that you qualify for student loan forgiveness. As the conversation around student loan forgiveness continues, bolstered by actions from the Biden administration in revising programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and borrower defense to repayment, many new scams have appeared targeting student […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBL110

10 Things in Politics: China’s economy flashes red flags

Welcome back to 10 Things in Politics. Sign up here to receive this newsletter. Plus, download Insider’s app for news on the go – click here for iOS and here for Android. Send tips to bgriffiths@insider.com. Here’s what we’re talking about: With Phil Rosen. 1. THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: China’s economy is teetering on the brink [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBKBKT

Petition To Ban PFOF In The US Exceeds 54,000 Signatures

Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. In less than a week, a petition on Change.org, calling for a ban on payments for order flow (PFOF), has received over 54,000 signatures. The controversial business model helped Robinhood become the number one [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBJqLs

BBB warns of scam messages

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The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin is warning people about messages from scammers who claim to be a multi-million-dollar Powerball winner.Manuel Franco, of West Allis, claimed in April 2019 a $768 million lottery jackpot. The BBB said reports to its “Scam Tracker” show scammers are using his name to send out text messages, social media […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBHjq1

Learn Small-Business Secrets From Established Pros

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Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Nobody just wakes up and says, “I have a business idea and I know exactly how to turn […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBGlT2

Are You Shopping Online For 2021 Diwali? Don’t Get Scammed!

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While the pandemic recedes, consumers are likely to do much of their shopping online during Diwali. Criminals are the potential to follow, and below are some tips to ensure safe shopping online. We recently saw a rise in online credit card fraud, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic when more people turned to the [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBGLpr

U.S Oil Bulls Rampage On Tight Supplies in World’s Largest Economy

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Global supply of both crude oil and refined products remained tight, as demand for solid fuels in the world’s largest economy and elsewhere picked up from the pandemic-induced slump caused by COVID-19. After gaining 1.5% on Friday, West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose nearly a percent to trade not far from $85 a barrel. Earlier [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBFYTV

Dating scams in 2020 cost $300 million, targeted older Americans: FTC

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Romance scams may start on dating apps and social media. But the scammer often moves them to other communication options and asks for money. Romance scams escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic, with fraud across all age groups totaling $304 million, up about 50% from 2019, the FTC says. For those aged 60-79, romance scams made [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBFBGd

Scammers threaten to cut off your power

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – You might be turning up the heat on this chillier fall mornings. We have a warning about a scam threatening to turn off your power. This is the time of year we hear about more utility scams, where a caller says there’s an issue with your utility service or account [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBD9rZ

Apple Watch Series 7 teardown reveals bigger battery, new display tech

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The Apple Watch Series 7 was expected to have a bigger battery capacity than its predecessor since it offered a similar “all-day” battery life while offering a larger display. Now, a new teardown video by iFixit has confirmed the presence of a bigger battery inside the wearable. As seen in the video, the Apple Watch […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBCFDX

The Economic Effect of the Pandemic – The Cowl

The Economic Effect of the Pandemic COVID-19 Continues to Cause Economic Problems by Christina Charie ’25 Eighty cargo ships sitting idle in the Pacific Ocean. An incessant line of “Now Hiring” signs displayed in the grocery store. With a vaccine, diminishing unemployment benefits, and in-person school restarting, the excuses for economic disruption seem irrelevant. However, [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBC9VH

Maine Lottery Warns of Absurd New Scam — Scam Guards

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Another Day Another Scam It seems like there is always a new scam popping up to take advantage of people. First, there were the e-mails from some “foreign prince” looking to leave the recipient some hefty inheritance. Then calls to elderly people asking for money to bail loved ones out of jail. These criminals will [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBBXvs

'My student loan refund took six years' – BBC News

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‘My student loan refund took six years’  BBC News Read full article at www.bbc.com Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SBBRq7

What We Can Learn From OneCoin, Crypto’s Biggest Scam

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Cryptocurrency investing can be an adventure. There are over 12,000 coins to choose from, the market can post dramatic gains or losses in a single day, and crypto projects range from the world-changing to the ridiculous. Volatility is part and parcel of crypto investing. Getting caught up in cryptocurrency scams shouldn’t be. Sadly, crypto’s short […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB9jMj

The Case for Economic Arms Control

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THE RISE of China as a great power in all dimensions—military, economic, and diplomatic—has ended the unipolar era that followed the Cold War—if such an era ever truly existed. Instead of producing a bipolar world order, China’s rise is creating a multipolar world order, by enabling second-tier powers like Russia and Turkey and others to [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB8nZ2

Real Estate newsletter: A Halloween house-and-horror combo

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Welcome back to the Real Estate newsletter. As cobwebs and skeletons adorn the porches of homes across California, one listing in Spaulding Square is getting into the Halloween spirit more than any other. Hallowed in Halloween history, the Dutch Colonial-style abode famously served as the facade for the protagonist’s house in Wes Craven’s classic slasher […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB8lCP

MGNREGS scam: Projects on endowment land

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Nuagaon: Lakhs of rupees have allegedly been embezzled through MGNREGS in Nuagaon area of Nayagarh district. What is surprising is that projects under the rural job scheme have been done on a patch of land belonging to the endowment department, a report said. Locals have alleged that a huge scam has been committed at different […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB81DX

Consumer Confidence Is Falling. That Could Mean Trouble for Stocks.

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A pedestrian carries shopping bags in San Francisco on Sept. 16, 2021. U.S. consumers have become less positive. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Text size Consumers are sending worrisome signals that investors aren’t heeding. It’s time to pay attention. The stock market and consumer sentiment usually rise and fall in tandem. Take the past 18 months. Ultraloose [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB7qPk

Slow rig climb good for local economy

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A continued rise in demand for crude in the face of natural gas and coal shortages is giving oil markets their best performance in over six years. West Texas Intermediate on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose four of five trading days this week, capping the week with a $1.26 or 1.5 percent increase, closing [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB75yd

European stocks gain as investors shake off stagflation fears

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European equities rose on Friday, after Wall Street stocks set a record high in the previous session, as strong corporate earnings helped markets shake off a stagflation scare that dominated investors’ thinking earlier in the autumn. The regional Stoxx Europe 600 share index rose 0.6 per cent by afternoon trading in London, taking its gain […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB5bD2

Tourists duped in Galway City rental accommodation scam – Connacht Tribune – Galway City Tribune:

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From this week’s Galway City Tribune – Closing Eyre Square at night-time was among the radical suggestions put forward by Galway’s top Garda this week – in response to claims that the city centre’s famous landmark had become a ‘no-go area’ after dark. It comes as Gardaí confirmed that since January they issued almost 500 [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB5GyR

The Bank of England should not raise interest rates until 2022

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Oct 23rd 2021 BRITAIN IS UNIQUELY exposed to the malign forces troubling the world economy. It gets two-fifths of its energy from natural gas, which is in short supply. Trade flows are worth more than half of its GDP, making bunged-up supply chains particularly painful. Brexit has exacerbated its labour shortage and disrupted trade further. [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB4KKQ

Hawaiian Electric warns of more elaborate scams targeting customers

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Oct. 22—Hawaiian Electric is warning its customers of more sophisticated scams that have become more prevalent recently. Company officials said scammers have contacted real estate agents and threatened to immediately shut off power to their listings if payments were not made. Scammers provided the real estate agents with a phony Hawaiian Electric contact number to [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB4FXJ

Chattanooga Lookouts get judge’s OK to buy back interest in team for $1.87 million; new owners to be revealed soon

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The Chattanooga Lookouts expect to reveal more local owners in the team in a month or so after a federal judge agreed to let the club buy the share of accused businessman John Woods for $1.87 million. Jason Freier, managing owner and CEO of the minor league baseball team, also said Thursday that the team [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB3BfH

A real-time revolution will up-end the practice of macroeconomics

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Oct 23rd 2021 DOES ANYONE really understand what is going on in the world economy? The pandemic has made plenty of observers look clueless. Few predicted $80 oil, let alone fleets of container ships waiting outside Californian and Chinese ports. As covid-19 let rip in 2020, forecasters overestimated how high unemployment would be by the […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB1crD

Bahrain businessman denies fraud in alleged investment scam » Scammer News

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A BUSINESSMAN has denied swindling thousands of dinars from people in connection with an alleged investment scam. The 64-year-old Bahraini appeared at the High Criminal Court where he pleaded not guilty to fraud. He is accused of conning three investors into handing him BD100,000 over a three-year period.The defendant said that he placed the funds [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB1TwM

Gulf economies to pick up speed next year, with fall in oil prices biggest risk

A man who arrived from Hubei province sits near a checkpoint after being refused entry at the Jiujiang Yangtze River Bridge in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, China, as the country is hit by an outbreak of a new coronavirus, January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB0VqK

Crypto glossary | Financial Times » Scammer News

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Alt or alternative coins: Any cryptocurrency other than the original cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is known as an alt-coin. Alt-coins range from relatively well-established and popular coins like Ether through to joke currencies like dogecoin. The term is also sometimes applied to stablecoins or to tokens that represent a stake of ownership, such as a security token. […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SB0Nbc

Former Air Force Airman Pleads Guilty to Impersonating FBI, OSI Agents | USAO-MDGA

VALDOSTA, Ga. – A former Air Force Airman pleaded guilty to two counts of impersonating an officer after he pretended to be a federal agent at various times, including making a traffic stop, offering to solve a crime, and appearing at crime scene investigations armed while claiming to be an agent. Marlon De’Adrain Priest, 23, […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/S9zHy9

45 million people targeted by scam calls and texts this summer

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More than eight in 10 people (82%) have received a suspicious message in the form of a text, recorded message or live phone call to a landline or mobile over the last three months, a survey by Ofcom found. The survey also found that text scams are the most common, with 71% saying they have [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/S9xdQV

Private investigator shares how romance scams work

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Cape Town – Following the arrest of alleged leaders of a large transnational Nigerian syndicate called the Black Axe in early morning raids in Cape Town on Tuesday, a private investigator has shared how romance scams work. John Alexander, a private investigator from Royal Investigations has for years been hired by victims to investigate these […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/S9xYyC

Despite Economic Chaos And Street Clashes, Lebanon’s Rugby League Grand Final Will Finally Go Ahead

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 19: Bilal Maarbani of Lebanon celebrates victory during the round 2 … [+] Rugby League World Cup 9s match between Lebanon and England at Bankwest Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images) Getty Images Grand Final week is an emotionally draining time for any team. [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/S9wfbr

Lack of development, scam in toilet construction; villagers warn of poll boycott

Aradi: Lack of development and alleged irregularities in construction of toilets have left people fuming at Gopalpur under Tihidi block in Bhadrak. Ahead of panchayat elections, the residents have warned of boycotting the polls. The villagers alleged that most government schemes are out of reach for the villagers while basic facilities are yet to be [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/S9wWpH

Virginia State Police warns of scammers targeting residents on sex offender registry – WAVY.com — Scam Guards

Thirsty Camel owner announces plans to rebuild, Norfolk considers launch of Ocean View tourism fund News / 4 hours ago Booker T Washington High School reopens baseball field after new upgrades News / 4 hours ago Video Excellent Educators: Calvin Armstrong from Ruffner Academy in Norfolk News / 20 hours ago Video Racism and sexism [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/S9vQcm

Crypto investor loses $1,800 after being approached by trading platform

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BALTIMORE — As Bitcoin skyrockets, so have scams. The Federal Trade Commission received reports of losses of more than $80 million in seven months to cryptocurrency scams. During that same time, the price of one Bitcoin more than doubled from $13,000 to over $35,000. In a year, it’s more than quadrupled, now topping $60,000. And [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/S9scqC