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West Ridge business accused of bilking millions from unsuspecting customers in nationwide scam
The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Illinois filed a lawsuit against Premium Home Service and founder Yosef Banath for violating consumer protection laws.
Run a small business? Pay your bills, not scammers
If you run a small business, you know how important it is to pay your bills. Scammers know this too and send fake invoices to businesses for products or services they never ordered in the hopes they’ll pay up.
Google Announces Upcoming Security Tools For Android, Including Enhanced Protection Against Banking Scam Calls
The Live Threat Detection feature is also getting a major upgrade.
Terrifying way single mom’s small business was targeted in extortion scam: 'It happened so fast'
Aging family kept falling for scams, built no-code app for $20 to help
Matter Sanner, 54, vibe coded an app using Cursor called ScamSkeptic for his aging family, who had fallen victim to scams.
Small business owners feeling overwhelmed by scam calls
A number of small business owners in Wisconsin are reporting more scam texts and calls.
Better Business Bureau: Protect bank account information
BBB of the Mid-South President and CEO Randy Hutchinson discusses weekly how consumers can protect assets and avoid scams.
The King and Trump, and Why It Matters | WSJ Politics Newsletter for April 29
Plus, the Department of Justice charges James Comey for a second time and the Trump family crypto firm linked with business that had ties to a scamming ring.
Court shuts down health insurance scam that stole millions from people seeking coverage
Facebook Has a Health Scam Problem
A new report found hundreds of thousands of scam ads for medical products, some of which were illegal or had been deemed dangerous.
Widow of business owner reports scammers claiming to be representatives from company: Brunswick Hills Townshi
Also in this week’s Brunswick Hills Township Police blotter, a man threatens his neighbor over debris from a ditch.
Things to do in Pensacola: Fiesta Pensacola 10K & 5K; Alice Cooper
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
In Wine Country, Sales Are Down and Fraud is Rampant
The industry’s murky supply chain has long attracted scammers and con artists. In the words of one expert, “Wine and fraud go hand in hand.”
Take part in the City Nature Challenge, snap photos, and help science
That cool critter scampering up that tree? Share what you saw and contribute to the larger good.
Mississippi Better Business Bureau warns of travel scam surge ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Officials said crooks are using fake travel sites and social media listings to steal money from people looking for travel deals.
Nicola Coughlan & Lydia West On <i>Big Mood</i>, Friendship Breakups & Faling For Wellness Scams
Big Mood creator Camilla Whitehall and stars Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West about Season 2, friendship breakups, healing, and the wellness scams we all fall for.
What is National Scam Survivors Day?
BBB established National Scam Survivor Day on the second Thursday in May each year to recognize the brave people who report their experiences to benefit others and help identify and stop scammers.
Tech CEO accused of running $420M AI business scam
iLearning, according to the Justice Department, “fabricated virtually all its customer relationships and revenues.”
Tech CEO accused of running $420M AI business scam
iLearning, according to the Justice Department, “fabricated virtually all its customer relationships and revenues.”
Tech CEO accused of running $420M AI business scam
iLearning, according to the Justice Department, “fabricated virtually all its customer relationships and revenues.”
Tech CEO accused of running $420M AI business scam
iLearning, according to the Justice Department, “fabricated virtually all its customer relationships and revenues.”
Better Business Bureau warns of storm repair scams ahead of severe weather
The Better Business Bureau warns of storm repair scams following severe weather. Learn red flags to watch for and how to protect yourself from contractor fraud.
Knoxville couple claim scammer used their business name to pose as repairman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville couple who operate an appliance repair business says their company name is being used by a scammer. The couple says the scammer has been operating for more tha…
Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students
PC makers are discounting laptops and bundling Microsoft 365 and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple's App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
Things to do in Pensacola: Mullet Man Triathlon; Earth Day Pensacola
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this week.
UBS Raises Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) Target Amid Growth Strategy
Petco Health & Wellness Co. Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) is one of the best cheap penny stocks to buy that aren’t scams. On March 16, UBS raised its price target on Petco Health & Wellness Co. Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) to $4.00 from $3.50, while keeping a Neutral rating. The positive stance underscores the research firm’s confidence about the […]
Local man accused in sports ticket scam
Robert Cheevers, 57, was charged with larceny over $1,200 by single scheme.
Better Business Bureau: FTC warns companies about fake reviews
Randy Hutchinson provides information to help consumers protect assets and avoid scams.
Things to do in Pensacola: Navy Federal 5K; Bands on the Beach returns
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Influencers tout injectable peptides as key to youth and beauty. Scientists say they're 'a giant scam'
Crocodile dung. Tapeworms. Raw meat facials. Yes, at some point in history these wildly popular — and wildly unproven — treatments were how people tried to stay young. Right now, plenty of influencers will tell you that injectable peptides are the answer. But the scientists? Not so much.
Local garage door repair business, customers targeted by nationwide scam
Fallout from a nationwide trend of garage door repair scams showed up at the doorstep of Ray and Brad Larson in the form of angry customers they never heard of.
AI tax scams surge ahead of filing deadline, Better Business Bureau says
With the tax filing deadline fast approaching, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in San Antonio is warning taxpayers about a growing and increasingly sophisticated threat: scams powered by artificial intelligence.
Public higher education is the people’s business
Transparency and accountability have long been the hallmarks of government and should be of the state’s flagship university as well.
Better Business Bureau: Beware of bogus tax relief offers
President and CEO of BBB of the Mid-South Randy Hutchinson discusses ways for consumers to protect their assets and avoid scams.
Better Business Bureau warns of spring and summer scams targeting homeowners
The BBB's scam tracker shows some New Yorkers have lost nearly $12,000.
Health care fraud whistleblowers could make millions as Bessent cracks down on sprawling scams
Zuckerberg meeting ‘a slap in the face,’ says father who lost son to suicide after online scam
Businesses' renewal emails might be a scam
Scammers are reaching out about renewing subscriptions, and you can spot the fakes using these tools.
Secretary of State warns of scam involving annual business filings - 'avoid being hustled'
Kentucky Today There are several scams making the rounds throughout the state, and the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office says there is even a scam involving annual business filings required to be submitted to his office. Secretary of State Michael Adams is warning business owners to avoid being hustled, as letters notifying them to file...
Escambia County school employees push for more mental health counselors
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A study done by KFF shows 18% of students across the nation used mental health services at schools in 2025.
Long Covid vs UConn’s GA health insurance
UConn’s proposed increases to the health insurance premiums would contribute to health disparities, and make healthcare even less accessible than it is now.
Better Business Bureau: Data breaches are increasing
BBB of the Mid-South President and CEO Randy Hutchinson shares ways to protect investments and avoid scams each week.
Investigating how women living at the margins of formal health systems
Scholar-Elect Sara Jane Renfroe talks about her work on gender rights and access to healthcare for marginalised groups ahead of her PhD in Social Anthropology.
Politics Friday: Consumer safeguards gain bipartisan support at the Capitol
Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks about proposals to protect consumers from scams and other ways Minnesotan’s might be swindled. Plus, a check-in with the state’s economic development commissioner.
Scammer is trying to defraud Norwalk Oyster Festival vendors, Better Business Bureau says
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning people about a scam involving the Norwalk Oyster Festival. Jerry Toni, the executive director of the Norwalk Seaport Association, which runs the festival, told the BBB that a scammer is posing as his business and trying to defraud vendors. The scammer contacted previous Norwalk Oyster Festival vendors and appeared credible, the BBB said….
Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams
Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a multi-step security process.
What a Recent Court Win Reveals About the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attacks on Climate Science
This article was originally published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The second Trump administration is taking its hostility to climate science to new levels. In addition to its rhetoric dismissing climate change as a con or scam, recently released government documents show how the adm
Business partner of King’s cousin ‘scammed’ doctor out of £50k
A retired doctor lost £50,000 in a scam orchestrated by the business partner of one of the King’s cousins, it has been claimed.
Applause Entertainment, Story TV Team for Premium Microdrama Slate in India (EXCLUSIVE)
Applause Entertainment, the Aditya Birla Group content studio behind “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” and “Criminal Justice,” has struck an exclusive partnership with Indian microdrama platform St...
Small Business Technology News: Musk: X Money Launching In April
Will your customers pay with X? Also, new scams announced by the FBI and Microsoft wants you to hire its agents instead to do tasks.
Der8auer explains Thermal Grizzly delays after company was scammed twice on raw materials worth €40,000
der8auer says two China raw material orders turned into a loss Roman Hartung, better known as der8auer, has published a new video detailing a costly
Things to do in Pensacola: Kites on the Coast; Flora-Bama Beach Run
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Standing on Family Business Monthly Empowerment Night
This event is free and open to the public.
Phish of the day: Microsoft OAuth scams abuse redirects for malware delivery
: Crims hope for payday from malicious payloads rather than stealing access tokens
New Trier Dems call mailer ‘dirty politics’
"Scam sample ballot" changes some of New Trier Democrats' official endorsements.
Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps
Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
Two Armed Men Rob Billings Business, Investigation Ongoing
Billings police are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred overnight in the city's west end.
Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.
Love shouldn't cost a thing, but romance scammers bilk $1 billion from Americans
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are now stepping in to try and address the issue
Trump calls climate change threat to public health "a scam" but scientific findings show otherwise
The decision from the administration on Thursday reverses a 2009 finding that says warming endangers Americans' lives and health.
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”.
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.” The Environmental Protection A...
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”.
Fake Research Is Flooding Cancer Science, Study Warns
A large-scale analysis of millions of cancer studies has uncovered patterns suggesting that a significant portion of the literature may not be as reliable as it appears.
Ron DeSantis rips media for smearing Casey DeSantis in Hope Florida Foundation coverage
'It was all a political scam, and there was a political agenda.'
Beware of MHS GENESIS scam sites: Learn how you can protect your healt
If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like
Cloud storage payment scam floods inboxes with fake renewals
Over the past few months, a large-scale cloud storage subscription scam campaign has been targeting users worldwide with repeated emails falsely warning recipients that their photos, files, and accounts are about to be blocked or deleted due to an alleged payment failure.
Tired of scam calls? The Galaxy S26 might finally have an answer
In our APK teardown, we have discovered more evidence that Google is laying the groundwork to bring Scam Detection to the Galaxy S26.
From Clawdbot to Moltbot: How This AI Agent Went Viral, and Changed Identities, in 72 Hours
An AI tool that can text you and use your apps? It blew up online. What came next involved crypto scammers, IP lawyers and more.
At This Office Park, Scamming the World Was the Business
Times journalists got a rare look inside one of the compounds where the online fraud industry makes its billions. Inspirational slogans (“Keep going”) were just the start.
An 82-year-old couple believed they were 'helping' a federal investigation. It was a $1.3 million scam.
Scammers impersonating Amazon, TD Bank, and the FTC convinced retirees to convert $1.3 million into bitcoin and gold. The couple is now speaking out.
DOH-Escambia Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Admiral Mason Park Pond - Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (DOH-Escambia) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Admiral Mason Park Pond.
Better Business Bureau: Beware of deceptive weight loss claims
Better Business Bureau president and CEO Randy Hutchinson gives insights on ways to avoid scams and protect assets.
Pensacola things to do: Beach Run Half Marathon; Mardi Gras Coachella
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Two Kalamazoo business owners thought they got their big break, but it turned out to be a scam
From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda
As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity
Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’
Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.
WA Department of Health's vaccine hotline now being used by scammers
The best sports moments from the Pensacola area in 2025
Here are the top sports moments from a busy 2025 for Escambia and Santa Rosa County.
Hays businesses allegedly scammed out of $5,000 in online purchase
Courtesy of Pixabay By TONY GUERREROHays PostA Hays business was alleg
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam ... and whatever ‘6-7’ means
In a year of pop culture moments, some things were old and some things were very new.
Grand jury: Man's fraudulent service dog business scammed families out of nearly $600K
The president of a since-shuttered Raleigh company that provided service dogs to those with medical concerns appeared in court on Friday, years after he was charged with fraud.
Apparent serial scammer cons Toledo business owner out of a donation to a fake charity event
“Miss Alex” has ripped off multiple businesses this year and is wanted by law enforcement
Better Business Bureau warns of Labubu toy scams targeting holiday shoppers
Counterfeit versions of popular collectible flooding online marketplaces as demand soars
Child dies in Detroit house fire; Southfield schools addressing phishing scam; sports and weather
From shoplifting to return fraud, how America became a nation of small-time scammers, cheaters, and thieves
Everyday consumers are shoplifting, cheating on returns, and committing other "mini crimes" to get back at big businesses.
Burcum: Watch out for risky health plans as sticker shock sets in
When your monthly premium goes from $500 to $1,000, even the savviest consumers may be willing to consider riskier alternatives to save money — including plans that might be scams, Jill Burcum writes.
‘Pig butchering’ cryptocurrency scam cheats Minnesota business owner out of $500K
The scam’s target went to law enforcement after being asked for another $240,000, according to a court filing.
The fact-checking mandate evolves from politics to personal security
"Online scams, phishing attempts, and fraudulent schemes have grown in both volume and sophistication, creating a new front in the war on falsehoods."
Better Business Bureau: Scams impersonating Amazon, retailers during holidays
Randy Hutchinson, president of Better Business Bureau, educates consumers weekly about how to avoid scams and protect investments.
Fake flyers scam Mount Dora painter; chamber of commerce warns local businesses
The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce is warning local business owners about fake flyers advertising events appearing to be chamber- or city-sponsored.
Better Business Bureau warns of holiday delivery scams targeting online shoppers
The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers or thieves to target busy buyers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips on how you can protect yourself this holiday season.
Local business warns about AI scam
These days, everyone is an online shopper, but a website can be riskier than a real storefront.
New Android update aims to stop scammers from screen recording your bank apps
Protection we all need
N.Y. to launch tool in 2026 to curtail elderly scam victims
State lawmakers want to address an increase in the financial exploitation of New York adults next session.
How scammers are targeting businesses with 1-star Google reviews in 'extortion schemes'
'Affordability is a con job by the Democrats': Trump tells Cabinet.
Trump promoted lower inflation and tariffs at a Cabinet meeting where he called Democratic complaints about 'affordability' a 'scam.'
AI training is booming — and scammers are taking advantage
A shadow market for AI training and data labeling accounts has emerged, with scammers selling Outlier, Mercor, and Surge AI accounts online.