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Don’t Be Fooled: Oregon DMV warns of new text scam | News

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Scammers posing as the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are texting cell phones claiming that a refund is available, according to the state agency. It is a fake message and a phishing scam trying to get payment information from unsuspecting Oregonians,according to the DMV, which urges customer not to click on any links and [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDWS5L

Vt. General Attorney warns Vermonters about scams during the holidays

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -The holiday season is supposed to be joyful but scammers can make it anything but that. Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan says this is when scammers are on top of their game. He says the scams they hear about the most around this time of year are charitable donations and that people […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDWPC9

ED attaches Rs 32cr assets in AgriGold scam | Hyderabad News

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Hyderabad: Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 52 immovable properties, spread across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, worth Rs 32.3 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the AgriGold ponzi scheme fraud case. With the latest move, ED has so far attached assets worth Rs 4,141 crore. On December 24, 2020, ED had attached […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDVl8F

Kennesaw unveils 10-year economic development plan

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by Rebecca Gaunt A new 10-year strategic economic development plan for the City of Kennesaw emphasizes creating quality jobs, retaining small businesses, and strengthening downtown’s connection to other local economic activity centers. Luke Howe, Kennesaw’s economic development director, presented the plan to Mayor Derek Easterling and the City Council at Monday’s work session. A steering [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDVkjc

GoodGiving Challenge kicks off November 30

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(LEX 18) — The Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Giving Tuesday, also known as National Day of Giving. This year, November 30 is Giving Tuesday, but it also marks the beginning of the week-long online GoodGiving Challenge across the Bluegrass. The GoodGiving Challenge kick offs 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning with a celebration […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDTmb6

IRS taxpayer alert as holidays, tax season near: Watch out for scams, protect financial info

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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Kicking off a special week, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners warned taxpayers and tax professionals on Monday to beware of a dangerous combination of events that can increase their exposure to tax scams or identity theft. The combination of the holiday shopping season, the upcoming tax season and [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDRlW5

Crypto Bro Claims They’re Losing Their Wife and Kids Because They Bought a Super-Expensive NFT

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Everyone loves a trainwreck Twitter rant, but who in the world has time to read 147 tweets about how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the future and also, uh, how they’re causing one guy’s divorce? If you hadn’t noticed, NFT madness has become one of our top beats here at Futurism, and we’re pleased to announce that […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDRjVm

FCA ‘can’t be responsible for everything’, City minister says, as Treasury eyes tougher action on scam investments

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The Financial Conduct Authority “can’t be responsible for everything”, a leading Treasury official conceded, as the government opens the door to tougher legal action over online investment scams. Amid an explosion in fraudulent investments being promoted through social media platforms during the pandemic, City minister John Glen told lawmakers that while the FCA has “a significant role […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDR4mG

Speculators’ net long U.S. dollar bets hit six-week high -CFTC, Reuters data

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A U.S. 5 dollar note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Speculators’ net long bets on the U.S. dollar rose to the highest level since mid-October in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDR0Wj

Still haven’t received last stimulus? Here’s what to do — Scam Guards

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Taxes must be filed by May 17, but what if you still haven’t received your third stimulus payment? A consumer watchdog said there are many reasons you may not have received your $1,400, but unfortunately there’s no way to speed up the process. What You Need To Know Taxes must be […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDQ82C

Turkey – Factors to Watch on Nov 29

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ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Monday. The lira traded at , at 12.4395 against the dollar early on Monday, after closing at 12.2500 on Friday. It touched a record low of 13.45 last week. The main BIST 100 share index (.XU100) fell […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDN84T

Artificial intelligence may not actually be the solution for stopping the spread of fake news

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Disinformation has been used in warfare and military strategy over time. But it is undeniably being intensified by the use of smart technologies and social media. This is because these communication technologies provide a relatively low-cost, low-barrier way to disseminate information anywhere. The million-dollar question then is: Can this technologically produced problem of […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDN2xp

MPs Pile On The Pressure Over Online Scams

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Ministers set to face a grilling from MPs over their lack of action to tackle online scams John Glen and Damian Hinds set to appear before the Treasury committee  They will be questioned on fraud action plan, which critics say has ‘no meat to it’ And why they are still refusing to include scams in [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDMZMg

Change is in the air

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This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox every Sunday Hello and welcome to the working week. Here in London, autumn has felt extra vibrant with a wealth of sunny, mild days, encouraging people out on to streets and [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDMWx9

In the news – Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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In the news  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Read full article at www.nwaonline.com Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDLvvB

Kern County residents come out in droves for Small Business Saturday

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Posted: Nov 27, 2021 / 07:37 PM PST / Updated: Nov 27, 2021 / 07:37 PM PST BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But sandwiched in between is Small Business Saturday, a nationwide event dedicated to supporting local businesses. Despite facing enticing deals from big-box […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDKXXC

Springfield real estate group’s annual blanket drive returns for third year, helps patients at Hulston Cancer Center

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – For the third straight year, Holt Homes Group is collecting blankets and socks for patients at the Hulston Cancer Center. Holt Homes Group is a Springfield-based real estate organization. The group is holding the drive from Nov. 19 to Dec. 20 and expects to deliver blankets to Hulston Cancer Center on […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDKSl0

Niagara County residents become victim to Best Buy scam

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According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, victims in Niagara County have lost over $22,000 and counting due to this scam. NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam that’s going around.  In a recent Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said residents in Niagara County have recently […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDK4GG

Rules to prevent investment fraud – OPINION – EDITORIAL

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Investment fraud is a recurring phenomenon in Kerala. Owners will flee in one morning after enticing customers with offers and making them invest crores of rupees. Even if the lawsuit and lawsuit lasts for years, most people will not get their money back. The main reason for the collapse of the investment company is that […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDJm51

More than 3,000 complain against arrested VGN Jewellers owners of cheating to the tune of Rs90 crore | Mumbai news

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The number of complainants against the owners of the VGN Jewellers chain has crossed 3,000 in less than two months of their arrest. The value of the money that is alleged to have been swindled by them has gone beyond ₹90Cr, investigating officers said on Saturday. The accused, Virithgopalan Nair and his wife Valsala, were […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDJPG9

These perils may directly feel followed by , which will improve debtor feelings as though no options are was given by them but to comply.

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These perils may directly feel followed by , which will improve debtor feelings as though no options are was given by them but to comply. When consumers search around for for a pay day loan business, they have been in the greater risk of getting scammed. There are wide variety definitely large of time banking […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDH3LG

Separation anxiety: how to manage your pet’s mental health as post-lockdown routines resume | Pets

When Melburnian Anni O’Donnell used to arrive home from work, her sausage dog, Ziggy, would be excited to see her. Since lockdown, though, “he cries and wiggles his body for a good five minutes”. “He even does it for short periods of time, like a five-minute pop to the shops,” O’Donnell said. “I already worried […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDGvLR

The never-ending tension in Turkish politics

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Turkish people take a keen interest in politics and closely follow political news via TV channels and newspapers. Dozens of TV channels make political programs every day where experts examine and discuss political issues and recent events. One may wonder why politics occupy such a central place in the everyday life of ordinary people in […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDGQPd

Examples, how to spot, avoid frauds

So now you’re rich! Remember those dream-come-true emails or even a fax that said you inherited a fortune from a long lost relative? All you had to do was either pay a fee to get your hands on the cash or provide your bank account info so it could be transferred to you. Well, the […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDG7pL

The New World of Post-Pandemic Politics

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When the coronavirus pandemic began rampaging through American society in the early months of 2020, it was clear that it would set off a public-health crisis. What few anticipated at the time was its far-reaching impact on the country’s politics. Now there can be no doubt: The pandemic and lockdowns have exacerbated the nation’s political […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDFg6M

‘Tis The Season For Scams: Tips For Safe Holiday Shopping Online | LV News – Oakland News Now

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-nNVdtEzI Oakland News Now – ‘Tis the season for scams: Tips for safe holiday shopping online – video made by the YouTube channel with the logo in the video’s upper left hand corner. OaklandNewsNow.com is the original blog post for this type of video-blog content. The holiday shopping season is here and bad guys will […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDCqBr

Australian retail sales surge in Oct as economy revives | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM

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Australian retail sales surge in Oct as economy revives | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDCfDx

The Recorder – Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 26, 2021

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ASHFIELD Bailey Road. $46,500. B: Three Peaks Land Stewardship LLC. S: Marsha A. Gray and Brian A. Willis. West Road. $30,000. B: Robert J. Wigmore and Mary K. Wigmore. S: Habersaat Family Trust, Barbara W. Habersaat, trustee. ATHOL 668 Lenox St. $315,000. B: Saverio F. Kaczmarczyk and Joan M. Kaczmarcyk. S: Alexander M. Robertson Estate […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDC1wD

Sterling hits fresh 2021 lows vs dollar, 9-day low versus euro

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LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) – Sterling fell on Thursday to a fresh 2021 low against the dollar and to a nine-day low versus the euroas worries over economic growth outweighed expectations for a Bank of England rate hike. The pound shed 0.1% versus the dollar to $1.3320 at 1644 GMT, and was set for a [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDBkv6

Scams and fraud are criminally under-policed in Britain

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Nov 25th 2021 YOUR PACKAGE has a £2.99 ($4) shipping fee. Suspicious activity has been detected on your account; please press 1. We are pleased to inform you that you are eligible to receive a tax refund. You have started an Amazon Music subscription charged at £28.99 a month; click here to cancel it. Scams […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SDBPYP

Secret City Half Marathon named Champion of Economic Impact

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Sports Destination Management, described as the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, announced Oak Ridge’s Secret City Half Marathon & 5K, a 2020 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism,. This information came from Explore Oak Ridge, the city’s tourism and marketing entity. [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD8KSb

$380,000 Lost to Online Scammers in Montana Last Year

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The FBI reported on Wednesday that Montanans lost nearly $380,000 to online scammers in 2020. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2020 report, non-payment or non-delivery scams cost people more than $264 million. Credit card fraud accounted for another $129 million in losses nationwide. Special Agent Casey Harrington from the Salt Lake [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD8Gdv

‘Capacity Crunch’ Fears Over UK Pension Scam Rules

By Martin Croucher (November 24, 2021, 11:09 AM GMT) — Pensions transfers could face major delays in the coming months because retirement savers face a bottleneck in gaining access to an official financial guidance service, a consultancy has warned.  Lane Clark & Peacock LLP said on Tuesday that there are signs that the government has [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD7WPM

SC Seeks EoW, SEBI Status Reports In Ponzi Scheme Defrauding 18-20 Lakh Investors

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The Supreme Court has directed the Economic Offences Wing (EoW) of the Mumbai Police and market regulator SEBI to file status reports in the alleged Rs 7,500 crore ponzi scheme, which defrauded 18-20 lakh investors. A bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao and comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and B.V. Nagarathna, in an order, said: [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD6zNk

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian’s Regular Press Conference on November 24, 2021

At the invitation of Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council will attend the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit to be held through video link on November 25 and 26. At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin, Premier Li Keqiang of the State [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD6VhV

Scammers duped teen to pay S$350,000 before demanding ransom from his parents

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Singapore — An 18-year-old became the target of a China Officials impersonation scam and was duped into transferring more than S$350,000 to the scammers. His parents were then told that their son was kidnapped. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Monday (Nov 22) that the scammers impersonated police officers from China [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD4hjN

Cryptocurrency investments are rising, but so are scams

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) – While the popularity of cryptocurrency has exploded over the last decade, so has the prevalence of investment scams. Cryptocurrency (crypto) is a computer-based digital currency that acts as a monetary system which can be exchanged for goods and services. Exchanges with crypto are normally handled online between private parties, with […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD4fcq

Nirav Modi’s appeal against extradition awaits UK High Court judge decision — Scam Guards

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LONDON: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, whose extradition to India was ordered last month by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, has filed an application for permission to appeal against the order in the High Court in London. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed an appeal [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD3w5Q

How to Choose the Right Payment App

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Whether splitting a restaurant bill with friends, paying the pet sitter or tipping your barber, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself using a peer-to-peer payment app—or at least considering it. In mid 2021, PayPal reported a 41% increase in payment volume over the past year for its peer-to-peer transfer businesses. One of them is [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD3Mnt

Turkish lira falls as combative Erdogan vows victory in ‘economic war’

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The Turkish lira suffered a historic retreat after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised a recent interest rate cut and declared that his country was fighting an “economic war of independence”. The currency, which is down 45 per cent against the dollar this year, plunged as much as 15 per cent on Tuesday — a drop [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD2tFg

Man in GoFundMe scam pleads guilty to federal charge

A New Jersey man who conspired with his girlfriend to concoct a feelgood story about a helpful homeless man and then used the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court. Mark D’Amico pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman in Camden to one [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD15dx

Utility providers grapple with skyrocketing costs of the ‘electrified’ economy

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As a $1 trillion infrastructure package languishes in Congress, electricity providers across the nation are waiting to see if funding to help improve the country’s electric grid will become a reality. It’s a big issue, says Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina CEO Michael Couick, who tells the Upstate Business Journal that power providers and academics, […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD0kPF

Ohio Attorney General warns of online holiday scams

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-Hang up if you receive a cold call from someone claiming that you have purchased an item from Amazon or another popular online retailer. Do not call back the number on your caller ID or the phone number mentioned in the message. Instead, if you are concerned about the supposed purchase, contact the retailer using […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SD0Ht4

Sheree Whitfield and Her Boyfriend Tyrone Reportedly Not Speaking Over ‘RHOA’ Scene That Could Have Put Him Back In Prison » Scammer News

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Sheree Whitfield and her boyfriend Tyrone Gilliams are allegedly not speaking to each other following an incident on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” set that almost landed Gilliams back in prison. Gilliams was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2013 for his part in a Ponzi scheme that led to investors losing about $5 million. He was […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCzmKk

Powell’s rollercoaster ride at the Fed: From ‘enemy’ to economic savior

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Nov 22 (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, 68, renominated by President Joe Biden for a second four-year term as leader of the world’s most powerful central bank, has been on a rollercoaster ride since he joined the institution almost a decade ago. Here are some of the highlights of his time at [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCzKky

Actors Who Were Scammed Out Of Millions

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We all enjoy playing Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, but when it comes to Bacon’s finances, only one man stands at the top of the pyramid: Bernie Madoff. In 2009, Bacon lost millions of dollars in Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. The official sum that Bacon was scammed out of remains a mystery, but Madoff had accumulated […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCxb0C

Here’s what Super Bowl LVII will mean to Arizona’s economy

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It’s just over a year away but preparations are underway for Super Bowl LVII.  The game will be played on Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale and it’s likely that the fourth Super Bowl played in Arizona will give the Valley economy a big boost. According to an economic impact study done by the W.P Carey [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCxHmd

‘Build Back Better’ Immigration Provisions Will Cripple American Wages – InsideSources

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Confronted with the worst border crisis in our nation’s history, the Biden administration and its congressional allies are trying to ram through immigration changes in the so-called “Build Back Better” reconciliation bill. It will permanently flood the labor market with cheaper foreign workers that will cripple the wages and job opportunities of Americans. The bill [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCwyqG

Brace yourself: Black Friday scams ahead – Norman Transcript

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Brace yourself: Black Friday scams ahead  Norman Transcript Read full article at www.normantranscript.com Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCwVS6

Handicapping Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s picks for the Chicago casino

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As city officials dig into the five competing proposals for a new Chicago casino, they will walk into a squall of numbers and promises. The cost estimates for each mega-complex range from $1.3 billion to $2 billion. Most foresee hundreds of hotel rooms, and some tantalize decision-makers with talk of advance payments to city coffers [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCwLKl

Spokane mayor expands Small Business Saturday

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November 20, 2021 4:19 PM Posted: November 20, 2021 4:19 PM Updated: November 20, 2021 4:20 PM Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things.Credit: Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward SPOKANE, Wash.– Shopping local for the people on your holiday list just got a little easier. Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward announced on Nov. 20 she was extending Small Business […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCv7Vb

Fraud Websites Scammed $7 Million in Digital Ad Revenue – The National Law Review

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Scammer News – We curate scam, fraud and complaint news from around the globe, helping you make a wiser investing decision. Fraud Websites Scammed $7 Million in Digital Ad Revenue  The National Law Review Read more… The post Fraud Websites Scammed $7 Million in Digital Ad Revenue – The National Law Review appeared first on Scammer [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCtrnX

Toronto woman posing as man arrested in romance scam worth millions

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A Toronto woman has been arrested for allegedly bilking victims out of millions of dollars. Toronto police say 69-year-old Aleth Duell’s romance scam involved victims across the Greater Toronto Area. Police allege the woman posed as a man on social media and dating sites, where she established friendships and relationships with the victims. Duell would [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCt9Dx

Jobs being sold for crores: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

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Haryana’s leader of opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda Saturday claimed that the “jobs in Haryana were being sold for lakhs and crores of rupees as every job, from HCS to Group-D, is fixed in the state”. Referring to the recent arrest of HCS officer Anil Nagar on corruption charges, who was posted as Deputy Secretary in […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCt3WW

This Could Be the Worst Year Ever for Gift Card Scams

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smile23 / Shutterstock.com Gift cards may be an especially popular gift this holiday season, thanks to a global supply chain disaster that’s making it tough to get a hold of electronics and other items, but they’re also a go-to vehicle for scammers. There were about 35,000 fraud reports related to gift or reload cards in [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCsmlX

California Pizza Kitchen data breach exposed 100,000 employee SSNs

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No business on Earth is immune to data breaches, even popular casual restaurant chains. According to TechCrunch, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) recently suffered a breach that resulted in over 100,000 current and former employees having their Social Security numbers leaked. Don’t Miss: Friday’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro, $15 Echo Auto, $20 Blink Mini, $40 Ring [...] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCrYBT

Argo Blockchain Stock: Buy Bitcoin Instead

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Big news across the pond in Yankville for you Brits out there. A copy of the American Constitution was being auctioned off at Sotheby’s, and a group of attention seekers crypto thought leaders decided to pull together funds to buy it. That’s right. ConstitutionDAO crowdfunded upwards of 40 million USD (about 29.6 million quid) to […] Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/SCr6XM