Police in Swansea have arrested a used car dealer after dozens of people claimed they were scammed. The owner of Bristol County Auto Exchange, Edward Cicciu, is accused of selling cars without proper titles and keeping the money. Since May, about 35 victims have come forward saying they bought cars
Bushel, a software company that creates tools for the agricultural supply chain, has some interesting findings. Their recent report shows that farmers are moving away from paper checks. Over the last year, there's been a 12% drop in payments made by check. But it's not just about what's decreasing;
Cryptocurrencies have been a big thing since Bitcoin came on the scene in 2009. Now, there are over 20,000 cryptos out there. But with this growth comes trouble – crypto scams are on the rise. The FBI says these scams went up by more than 50% between 2022 and 2023, reaching almost $4 billion in loss
As former president Donald Trump faces a serious lawsuit in New York, some experts are speculating that his daughter, Ivanka Trump, might step in to manage the family's business empire. The lawsuit, worth $370 million, was filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and includes Donald Trump, h
In the Metropolitan Detention Center of Brooklyn, two notable figures are sharing a dormitory-style room. The rapper Sean Combs, known as Diddy, has been denied bail on serious charges like sex trafficking and racketeering. He's been there for almost a week. His new roommate is Sam Bankman-Fried, th
The freight industry has long been a target for fraudsters. But recent tough economic times and the slow adoption of new tech have created a perfect storm, making it easier for scammers to strike. Truckstop, a company that helps manage cargo and carrier information, is taking action. In just the fir
Ever clicked on a dodgy site while trying to find a real business? Google might have a solution! They're testing out blue verified checkmarks next to legit businesses online. Imagine seeing a checkmark next to Microsoft or Apple when you search for them. That’s what users are noticing in some search
A man from Illinois has admitted to a huge fraud scheme that involved fake COVID-19 tests. This scam made millions of dollars, which the man used for luxuries like cars and stocks. His lab, LabElite, billed the government for tests that were either never done or were useless. People who got tested t
Imagine someone in charge of elections deciding to mess with the system. That's exactly what happened when Tina Peters, a former county clerk in Colorado, got caught up in a tangled web of deceit. It all started in 2021 when authorities discovered she had been tampering with voting equipment, puttin
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk, was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a data breach that exposed election system vulnerabilities. Her case highlights how false claims about voting machine fraud can lead to disastrous consequences. Peters' actions were not only a betrayal o
