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Florida Couple Arrested Over Royal Caribbean Cruise Scam
Life

Florida Couple Accused of $200K Cruise Scam Involving Royal Caribbean

Authorities say the couple took more than $200,000 from victims using fake cruise bookings and luxury travel promises.

Former College Football Player Accused of Impersonating NFL Star Michael Penix to Obtain Loan
Sports

Former Alabama Player Allegedly Posed as Michael Penix Jr. in $3.3M Loan Scheme

Inside the NFL identity theft ring that targeted Michael Penix Jr., Xavier McKinney, and others for nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans.

NBA Jeweler Zo Frost Arrested as Part of $2.8M Gold Bar Scam Targeting the Elderly
Sports

NBA Jeweler Zo Frost Arrested in $2.8M 'Gold Bar' Scam Targeting Elderly Victims (UPDATE)

How a jeweler to Zion Williamson and LaMelo Ball allegedly helped turn elderly Texans’ life savings into $2.8M in gold coins.

Marc Lamont Hill and GloRilla
Music

Marc Lamont Hill Claims GloRilla’s Sister Tried to Scam Him for $5K Interview: 'Was on the Verge'

When Hill declined to pay her that much, she allegedly started haggling.

tara mahadevan70 days ago
Logos of the FDA and the Department of Health & Human Services, USA, displayed on a wall.
Life

Woman Who Allegedly Stole $3.2M From Medicare Boasted About Lavish Home

Flor Mora of California is facing felony charges after allegedly running an elaborate hospice scam.

Helen Storms86 days ago
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Cardi B with long black hair wearing sunglasses and a white coat, standing outdoors.
Music

Cardi B Jokes About Freeing Her Older Relatives From Facebook AI

Her tweet echoes expert warnings about AI-driven scams and misinformation targeting older adults.

Alex Ocho89 days ago
China Executes 11 Online Scammers Found Guilty of Murder and Illegal Gambling Operations
Pop Culture

China Executes 11 People Convicted in Major Online Scam and Gambling Case

The group, which operated near China’s border with Myanmar, reportedly generated more than $1 billion from online scams and illegal gambling.

NCAA logo.
Sports

39 College Basketball Players Indicted in Point-Shaving and Bribery Scam

A federal attorney called the alleged scam "a significant and rampant corruption of college athletics."

tara mahadevan109 days ago
Counterfeit Bill Scam Targeting In-N-Out Burger Spots Leads to 2 Arrests
Life

Counterfeit Cash Scheme Targeting In-N-Out Leads to Two Arrests

Two women were arrested after investigators linked a dozen locations to the same counterfeit scam.

TraxNYC
Style

TraxNYC Gets Into Explosive Altercation With Jewelry Company Accused of Using His Name to Scam

Maksud Agadjani, owner of TraxNYC, apparently got the customer a refund, plus a little extra.

Trey Alston122 days ago
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Adamn Killa and Lil Uzi Vert
Music

Adamn Killa Trolls Lil Uzi Vert, Asks If They Can Be 'Friends Again' After Rare Instagram Follow

Adamn claimed he paid Uzi $20,000 for a verse on the song "Cheerio" that was never cleared.

tara mahadevan126 days ago
Brandon Dillard.
Life

Man Who Made Millions as 'Atlanta's Top Veneer Specialist' Facing 113-Count Indictment: What to Know

Prosecutors say Brandon Dillard wasn't licensed to practice dentistry.

(L) Singer & actress Sabrina Carpenter during an interview on Thursday, August 22, 2024 (R) Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift during an interview on Monday, October 6, 2025
Music

Hackers Impersonating Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Reportedly Scammed Fans Out of $5.3 Billion

A new report shared the cost of AI scams involving celebrity social media accounts.

Kris Seavers147 days ago
Woman Involved in Shemar Moore Impersonation Scam Acquitted of All Charges
Pop Culture

Woman Involved in Shemar Moore Impersonation Scam Acquitted of All Charges

Dana Kiner, who believed she was involved in a relationship with the actor, was charged with five felonies before being cleared in court.

Singapore national flag is seen during the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin Racecourse on December 10, 2023 in Hong Kong, China.
Life

Singapore’s Anti-Scam Crackdown Is Going Medieval — Up to 24 Strokes for Offenders

The city-state approved mandatory caning for scammers under a new bill, marking one of the harshest anti-fraud crackdowns in modern law.

Maggie Ekberg180 days ago
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Shakira.
Music

Shakira: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Singer, Appears Plaintiff Was Scammed By Imposter

An 80-year-old California man sued the pop star for breach of contract, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more.

Joshua Espinoza193 days ago
A smartphone displaying the Tinder app logo rests on a laptop keyboard, with a blurred background of warm lights.
Pop Culture

Alleged 'Tinder Swindler' Scammer Featured in Netflix Hit Reportedly Detained at Georgia Airport

The reason for the detainment wasn't immediately known.

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