Maryland is taking a big step to protect the money of families who need help. They are spending $38 million to update their EBT cards. These cards are used for food and housing benefits. The old cards had a big problem. Criminals found a way to steal $43 million since 2023. The old cards used a magn
JPMorgan Chase finds itself in a financial pickle. The bank is trying to stop paying the legal fees for two former employees, Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar. They were found guilty of fraud after selling their company, Frank, to JPMorgan. The bank says the legal bills have skyrocketed to an eye-wat
In a recent discussion, scientist James Lyons-Weiler shed light on the troubling issue of scientific fraud and its impact on public health. Lyons-Weiler, known for his work in ecology and evolutionary biology, highlighted how the manipulation of scientific data has been a longstanding problem. Lyon
In a shocking turn of events, two NBA figures have found themselves in hot water. Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a player for the Miami Heat, were arrested alongside over 30 others. They are accused of being part of elaborate schemes involving sport
Tinder is taking a big step to make sure people are who they say they are. Soon, new users in the U. S. will have to prove their identity with a quick video selfie. This feature, called Face Check, makes sure the person in the video matches the profile picture. If they pass, they get a special badge
In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking official in Thailand has decided to step down from his position. This comes after serious accusations tied him to a massive online fraud scheme that has been spreading across Southeast Asia. The problem started to get worse during the COVID-19 pandemic
Crypto ATMs, those machines you might see at your local store, are becoming a hotspot for scams. These devices let people exchange cash for cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. Recently, a team of investigators found that at least a dozen fraud cases were linked to just one crypto ATM. This suggests that fr
A major international operation has cracked down on a complex cybercrime network based in Latvia. This network, known as SIMCARTEL, was providing tools and services to fraudsters worldwide. The operation, led by Europol and Eurojust, resulted in the arrest of seven people and the seizure of a signif
In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of
In a Manhattan courtroom, a puzzle is unfolding. Two brothers, both MIT graduates, are at the center of a heated debate. Are they clever tech geniuses or crafty criminals? The jury is trying to figure that out. Anton and James Peraire-Bueno grew up loving board games and video games. They used thei
