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German Bankers Face First Cum-Cum Prosecution
Five former top managers of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank face charges for Cum-Cum stock transactions that allegedly cost the German treasury nearly €40 million; this is the first such prosecution in Germany, following a previous unsuccessful attempt to bring charges.
German Bankers Face First Cum-Cum Prosecution
Five former top managers of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank face charges for Cum-Cum stock transactions that allegedly cost the German treasury nearly €40 million; this is the first such prosecution in Germany, following a previous unsuccessful attempt to bring charges.
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52% Bias Score
Senate Bill Targets Dating App Romance Scams
Sens. Marsha Blackburn and John Hickenlooper introduced a bill to combat romance scams on dating apps after Beth Hyland, 54, lost \$26,000 to a Nigerian scammer; the bill passed the Senate Commerce Committee.
Senate Bill Targets Dating App Romance Scams
Sens. Marsha Blackburn and John Hickenlooper introduced a bill to combat romance scams on dating apps after Beth Hyland, 54, lost \$26,000 to a Nigerian scammer; the bill passed the Senate Commerce Committee.
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48% Bias Score
IRS 2025 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams: Prevention and Loss Deduction Guidance
The IRS's 2025 "Dirty Dozen" list details twelve prevalent tax scams—phishing, fake social media advice, impersonation, fraudulent online accounts, fake charities, refund fraud, "ghost" preparers, false fuel tax credits, business email compromise, fake W-2s—costing taxpayers millions and causing sig...
IRS 2025 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams: Prevention and Loss Deduction Guidance
The IRS's 2025 "Dirty Dozen" list details twelve prevalent tax scams—phishing, fake social media advice, impersonation, fraudulent online accounts, fake charities, refund fraud, "ghost" preparers, false fuel tax credits, business email compromise, fake W-2s—costing taxpayers millions and causing sig...
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24% Bias Score
FBI Warns of AI-Powered Deepfake Audio Attacks on Smartphones
The FBI and cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in AI-powered deepfake audio attacks targeting smartphones, where scammers impersonate family members to extort money; they advise hanging up and using secret codes for verification.
FBI Warns of AI-Powered Deepfake Audio Attacks on Smartphones
The FBI and cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in AI-powered deepfake audio attacks targeting smartphones, where scammers impersonate family members to extort money; they advise hanging up and using secret codes for verification.
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36% Bias Score
L.A. Gang Leader, Posing as Activist, Faces Murder and Fraud Charges
Eugene "Big U" Henley Jr., a reputed Los Angeles gang leader, is accused of running a "mafia-like organization" while posing as a community activist, committing murder, extortion, human trafficking, and fraud, obtaining $2.352 million in city funds and defrauding the Small Business Administration.
L.A. Gang Leader, Posing as Activist, Faces Murder and Fraud Charges
Eugene "Big U" Henley Jr., a reputed Los Angeles gang leader, is accused of running a "mafia-like organization" while posing as a community activist, committing murder, extortion, human trafficking, and fraud, obtaining $2.352 million in city funds and defrauding the Small Business Administration.
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44% Bias Score
Social Security to Require In-Person Identity Verification, Causing Potential Delays
To combat fraud, the Social Security Administration will require in-person identity verification for benefit applications starting March 31st and will prohibit changing bank information by phone starting March 29th, potentially overwhelming offices and delaying benefit payments for millions.
Social Security to Require In-Person Identity Verification, Causing Potential Delays
To combat fraud, the Social Security Administration will require in-person identity verification for benefit applications starting March 31st and will prohibit changing bank information by phone starting March 29th, potentially overwhelming offices and delaying benefit payments for millions.
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52% Bias Score
IRS Layoffs Fuel Rise in Tax Season Scams
This year's tax season sees a rise in scams exploiting uncertainty from recent IRS layoffs, using emails, texts, and social media to pressure victims, often promising large refunds or threatening legal action; experts advise vigilance and using only trusted tax professionals.
IRS Layoffs Fuel Rise in Tax Season Scams
This year's tax season sees a rise in scams exploiting uncertainty from recent IRS layoffs, using emails, texts, and social media to pressure victims, often promising large refunds or threatening legal action; experts advise vigilance and using only trusted tax professionals.
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40% Bias Score
UK Gang Jailed for 46 Burglaries and Fraud Scheme
A gang of five was jailed for a series of 46 burglaries and subsequent frauds targeting employees at care homes, schools, and other locations across 13 counties in the UK between March 2023 and May 2024, resulting in one victim losing thousands of pounds.
UK Gang Jailed for 46 Burglaries and Fraud Scheme
A gang of five was jailed for a series of 46 burglaries and subsequent frauds targeting employees at care homes, schools, and other locations across 13 counties in the UK between March 2023 and May 2024, resulting in one victim losing thousands of pounds.
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20% Bias Score
Nearly 50 Social Security Offices to Close Nationwide
The Trump administration is closing almost 50 Social Security Administration offices nationwide, impacting millions of beneficiaries and applicants who will now have to travel to access essential services due to new anti-fraud measures.
Nearly 50 Social Security Offices to Close Nationwide
The Trump administration is closing almost 50 Social Security Administration offices nationwide, impacting millions of beneficiaries and applicants who will now have to travel to access essential services due to new anti-fraud measures.
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52% Bias Score
Repeat Offender Charged in Super Bowl Reporter's Death
Sports reporter Adan Manzano, 27, was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room; Danette Colbert, a known career criminal with a history of drugging and robbing men, has been charged with his second-degree murder. A previous victim warned of this possibility after receiving a lenient sentence for a s...
Repeat Offender Charged in Super Bowl Reporter's Death
Sports reporter Adan Manzano, 27, was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room; Danette Colbert, a known career criminal with a history of drugging and robbing men, has been charged with his second-degree murder. A previous victim warned of this possibility after receiving a lenient sentence for a s...
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44% Bias Score
Former Mail Carrier Guilty of \$1.6 Million Check Theft
A former Washington, D.C., mail carrier, Hachikosela Muchimba, was found guilty of stealing over \$1.6 million in checks, including tax refunds, and faces up to 30 years in prison; the case highlights a significant rise in mail theft and robberies.
Former Mail Carrier Guilty of \$1.6 Million Check Theft
A former Washington, D.C., mail carrier, Hachikosela Muchimba, was found guilty of stealing over \$1.6 million in checks, including tax refunds, and faces up to 30 years in prison; the case highlights a significant rise in mail theft and robberies.
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40% Bias Score
France strengthens DPE controls to combat fraud
French Housing Minister Valérie Létard announced ten measures to improve energy performance diagnostics (DPE) following concerns about fraud; controls will quadruple, and penalties for fraudulent DPEs will increase to two years of suspension.
France strengthens DPE controls to combat fraud
French Housing Minister Valérie Létard announced ten measures to improve energy performance diagnostics (DPE) following concerns about fraud; controls will quadruple, and penalties for fraudulent DPEs will increase to two years of suspension.
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44% Bias Score
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