The Secret Service confirmed Sunday that two suspects were arrested over the weekend for robbing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Both men were reportedly in the U.S. illegally,…
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FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Message Scams in 2024
Despite fewer reports, scam-related texts increased, with package, job, and bank fraud texts topping the list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $470 million to…
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Senator Proposes Legislation to Strengthen Social Security
The bill would raise the income threshold on which Social Security recipients pay taxes. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has proposed the Retirees First Act, which would…
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FHFA Makes Criminal Referral Against NY Attorney General
The agency alleges she listed a home in Virginia as her primary residence, among other issues related to mortgage fraud. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) filed a…
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President Signs Memorandum to Stop Social Security Fraud
Social Security Administration updates security procedures to reduce fraud. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Tuesday barring illegals from receiving any benefits from Social Security. The order…
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FTC Increases Enforcement of Impersonation Rule
First-year actions under Impersonation Rule led to legal cases and website takedowns amid nearly $3 billion in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increased enforcement of…
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FTC Announces Settlement with Cash Advance Company
The lender falsely promised instant cash advances while charging higher than disclosed fees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that an online cash advance company, Cleo AI, has…
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Postal Worker Found Guilty of Stealing Mailed Checks
He stole over a million dollars in U.S. Treasury and private checks. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia reported that a former U.S. Postal worker…
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Elon Musk Reports DOGE Found “Magic Money Computers
He alleges that the government sends money “out of nothing.” Elon Musk stated that the U.S. DOGE Service has found 14 “magic money computers” within various departments of…
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Congress Proposes Increase in Government Spending Transparency
The bipartisan bill will require the government to disclose unique spending on USAspending.gov. Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Gary Peters of Michigan along with Representatives Barry Moore of…
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