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michigan.gov
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a fraud alert after scammers sent phishing emails impersonating her, claiming to help recipients whose tax refunds were being stolen but actually attempting to collect personal information. The fraudulent emails, sent from fake Gmail accounts with broken English and poor grammar, falsely claimed to address tax refund complaints and asked recipients for sensitive details. Nessel reminded consumers that government agencies do not collect federal tax debt via email or phone, and the IRS never demands immediate payment, threatens arrest, or requests personal information electronically.
thecut.com
· 2025-12-08
In October, the author—a financially literate journalist and New York Times columnist—fell victim to an elaborate impersonation scam that cost her $50,000 in savings. After an initial fraudulent Amazon customer service call, she was transferred to a scammer posing as a federal agent who claimed her identity had been compromised and her home was being monitored, pressuring her to withdraw cash and leave it on the street in a shoebox without telling anyone. The article challenges common stereotypes about scam victims, noting that younger adults are actually 34% more likely to report fraud losses than seniors, and that intelligence, education, and financial literacy provide no protection against sophisticated psychological manipulation tactics.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Financial columnist Charlotte Cowles lost $50,000 to an elaborate scam that began with a fake Amazon customer service call in October 2023, escalating through impersonation of FTC and CIA officials who convinced her that her identity had been stolen and she faced arrest warrants. The scammers persuaded her to withdraw cash from her savings account and hand it to an undercover "agent" by creating an increasingly elaborate false narrative with fabricated evidence. Cowles' experience serves as a cautionary tale that fraud targets people across all demographics and education levels, countering the stereotype that only vulnerable populations fall victim to such schemes.
cbs2iowa.com
· 2025-12-08
Steve Deines of Marion, Iowa lost thousands of dollars to overseas scammers who used phone harassment and pressure tactics to convince him to send money via gift cards and grant remote computer access. Local police emphasize that recovered funds are virtually impossible once transferred overseas, and they stress public education as the best prevention, advising people to avoid paying anyone with gift cards, ignore scare tactics and urgency demands, and verify requests through trusted contacts before taking action.
starherald.net
· 2025-12-08
Kate Kleinart, a 70-year-old victim, lost tens of thousands of dollars to a romance scam, reporting that the emotional loss of the fabricated relationship hurt more than the financial loss. The FTC received over 64,000 romance scam reports in the past year totaling $1.14 billion in losses, with scammers typically targeting lonely individuals by building false romantic connections before requesting money under false pretenses. Experts recommend protecting against these scams by: identifying red flags (exceptionally attractive profiles, quick romantic escalation, requests to use private messaging apps), using reverse image searches to verify photos, maintaining open family conversations about scams using an informative rather than authoritative
ktre.com
· 2025-12-08
Homeland Security Investigations raised awareness about the growing threat of romance scams, which targeted approximately 70,000 victims in the U.S. in 2023, with 90% being adults over 60. Scammers typically initiate contact online, build trust over 1-3 months, then request money, often operating from overseas locations where law enforcement has limited recourse. The agency recommends protecting personal information, verifying identities through image searches, and reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
gcsynod.org
· 2025-12-08
In 2022, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported 680 Arizona victims lost over $25.4 million to romance scams, with senior citizens accounting for 379 victims and $17.7 million in losses. Romance scams involve fraudsters building fake relationships to trick victims into sending money, personal information, or valuables. The FBI recommends verifying online suitors' identities, never sharing financial information or money with people met online, and watching for red flags such as reluctance to meet in person, requests to go offline quickly, or pressure to share inappropriate content.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
Four California men were indicted in a nationwide tech support scam targeting elderly victims, with one serving as a courier collecting cash from victims under false pretenses of criminal prosecution. The scheme defrauded victims of millions of dollars between 2020-2023, including an $88,000 loss from a Missouri couple who became suspicious and alerted police; Yu-Chieh Huang (the courier) has been arrested, Liang Jin and Tsz Yin Kan have been apprehended, and Kaiyu Wen remains at large.
thecut.com
· 2025-12-08
A journalist who lost $50,000 to an imposter scam in October shares lessons learned about sophisticated fraud tactics, interviewing victims and experts to understand how scams work. The article explains that anyone can be vulnerable to scams regardless of prior caution, and details how scammers use tactics like spoofed calls from government agencies, appeals to authority, and publicly available personal information to establish credibility and manipulate victims. Key prevention strategies include not answering calls from unknown numbers, recognizing fear-based and opportunity-based scam categories, and understanding that scammers exploit hardwired instincts to trust authority figures.
cnbc.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, consumers lost a record $10 billion to fraud, with imposter scams being the most prevalent, affecting nearly 854,000 people and resulting in $2.7 billion in losses at an average of $800 per victim. Imposter scams involve criminals posing as trusted entities (government agencies, companies, relatives, or romantic interests) via email, phone, text, or social media to steal money or personal information, with emerging technologies like AI and voice cloning making these frauds increasingly convincing. Older adults, particularly those 80 and over, experience significantly higher median losses ($1,450) and are particularly vulnerable to "phantom hacker" tech-
deseret.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are targeting frustrated travelers on social media by posing as airline representatives, requesting personal and financial information through direct messages under the guise of helping rebook flights. Major airlines including JetBlue, United, and Southwest have acknowledged the problem and recommend customers verify account authenticity (looking for official checkmarks), use private messaging when contacting airlines, and report fraudulent accounts to social media platforms. Common travel scams also include "free" vacation offers requiring upfront fees and illegal robocalls promoting discounted travel deals.
lafocusnews.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, the FTC reported nationwide fraud losses reached an all-time high of $10 billion—14% more than 2022—driven primarily by larger per-victim losses rather than increased report volume, with a median loss of $500 per consumer. The top scam categories were imposter schemes (particularly business and government imposters), online shopping fraud, prizes/lotteries, investment fraud, and job opportunities, with investment scams generating the highest total losses at $4.6 billion despite being ranked fourth in frequency. The FTC warned that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence for voice cloning and deepfakes to impersonate trusted contacts, and advised consumers to be
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Four California men have been indicted for operating a nationwide tech support fraud scam targeting elderly victims, with one indictment originating from a case involving a 78-year-old Missouri man and his 76-year-old wife who were defrauded of $88,000. The scheme involved scammers posing as tech support workers who convinced victims their computers were infected or compromised, then used recruited couriers to collect cash payments; approximately $7 million in fraudulent transactions occurred between March 2020 and July 2023. Two defendants have been arrested, one remains in custody, and one is still being sought.
capecodtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Robert Tobey, a Connecticut man with early-stage dementia, lost at least $5,000 to phone scammers between late 2018 and early 2019 who posed as friends, manipulating him into sending gift cards and money transfers and compromising his Social Security account. The article reports that scams affecting Cape Cod residents include romance scams, government impersonation schemes, sweepstakes scams, and grandchild-in-jail scams, with the National Council on Aging estimating five million older Americans lose $36.5 billion annually to fraud. Law enforcement warns that scams are constantly evolving and advise victims to hang up on suspicious calls
finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A 71-year-old woman in Westlake lost $5,500 to a sophisticated scam in which a fraudster posing as a bank investigator convinced her to deposit money into a Bitcoin ATM, despite warnings from police and store employees who recognized the scheme. The scam began with a fake virus pop-up on her computer, escalated with false claims about illegal material, and manipulated her into transferring funds under the guise of protecting her savings. To protect yourself: be skeptical of unsolicited pop-ups and calls claiming security issues, never transfer money via cryptocurrency ATMs based on phone instructions, and trust warnings from officials and bystanders rather than callers claiming to be from your bank.
bocaratontribune.com
· 2025-12-08
# Medicare Fraud Summary
Scammers are bombarding seniors with 50-60 fraudulent phone calls daily during Medicare's open enrollment period, using spoofed numbers and impersonation to steal personal information, commit identity theft, and bill the government for fake medical equipment. Complaints about these scams have surged 40 percent this year, leaving victims like an 80-year-old Pennsylvania man receiving calls every 14 minutes and experiencing severe harassment. To protect yourself, never verify Medicare information over the phone, hang up on unsolicited callers claiming to be from healthcare providers, and report suspicious calls to the Federal Communications Commission or Better Business Bureau.
americanbazaaronline.com
· 2025-12-08
Federal authorities arrested 25-year-old Indian student Samyag Uday Doshi in Massachusetts for operating as a cash courier in an elder fraud scheme that targeted seniors across Rhode Island, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in losses. The scam involved con artists posing as federal agents who convinced elderly victims they were under investigation for money laundering, then manipulated them into withdrawing cash, making transfers, and attempting large purchases like gold bars. Seniors should be wary of unsolicited calls claiming to be from authorities demanding immediate payment or transfers, and should hang up and contact official agencies directly using verified phone numbers to confirm any such claims.
ca.finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Santander UK has reported nearly £50,000 stolen through beauty treatment scams in 2024, with fraudsters using fake social media profiles and messaging apps to lure victims—predominantly women—into purchasing counterfeit cosmetics and fake cosmetic procedures at unrealistically low prices. Once victims pay via bank transfer or payment links, the products never arrive or are counterfeit, leaving them with financial losses averaging £227 and potential health risks from fake treatments. To protect yourself, avoid deals that seem too good to be true, be skeptical of heavily discounted beauty treatments on social media, and only purchase from verified, legitimate retailers rather than private sellers on messaging apps.
ibtimes.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
A widow in her 70s from San Jose lost nearly £1 million to a romance scam after meeting someone posing as a businessman on Facebook who convinced her to invest in a fake cryptocurrency platform; she withdrew her entire retirement savings and took out a second mortgage on her home before ChatGPT confirmed it was a scam, though by then the money had already been transferred to a Malaysian bank account. The scammer used months of emotional manipulation and false investment returns to build trust, then froze her account and demanded an additional £1 million to release her funds. To protect yourself: be extremely cautious about investment opportunities from online romantic interests, never liquidate retirement assets or borrow against your home based on unsolicited investment advice, verify investment platforms independently through official channels, and consult trusted financial advisors or AI tools like ChatGPT before making major financial decisions.
4ni.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Northern Ireland's Economy Minister is warning consumers about increased fraud during the Christmas shopping season, particularly online scams where fraudsters target busy holiday shoppers by stealing payment details, selling counterfeit goods, or taking money for undelivered items. To stay safe, consumers should only purchase from trusted sellers, exercise caution before sharing payment details, and take extra time to verify transactions before completing purchases online.
foreignpolicy.com
· 2025-12-08
Southeast Asia has become the epicenter of a multibillion-dollar "pig butchering" scam industry, where criminals operating from industrial-scale scam factories manipulate victims into sending money by building false trust relationships online. Beyond financial losses, these schemes have fueled human trafficking and contributed to regional crises like the Thai-Cambodian border conflict. To protect yourself, be wary of unsolicited romantic or investment offers from online contacts, verify the legitimacy of financial opportunities through independent research, and never send money to people you've only met online.
theregister.com
· 2025-12-08
Apache released an urgent warning about two critical security flaws in its Tika metadata tool, with the newer CVE-2025-66516 rated 10.0 (the highest severity) allowing attackers to exploit PDF files through XML injection attacks. Users of Tika are at risk if they haven't updated both the tika-parser-pdf-module and tika-core to version 3.2.2 or later, as Apache's initial fix was incomplete and didn't address all vulnerable code components. The actionable advice is to immediately update Tika to the latest patched versions, particularly if your organization processes or ingests PDF files and other document formats.
bbc.com
· 2025-12-07
Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi was charged in the US for allegedly orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency scam through his Prince Group, which operated at least ten fraudulent compounds in Cambodia that used forced labor to conduct online romance and investment fraud schemes targeting thousands of victims worldwide. The US and UK seized approximately $14 billion in bitcoin and froze assets including 19 London properties valued at over £100 million, with prosecutors describing the operation as one of the largest financial takedowns in history involving human trafficking, forced labor camps, and the use of phone farms controlling thousands of fake social media accounts to deceive victims into transferring cryptocurrency.
express.co.uk
· 2025-12-07
A US-UK joint operation seized 19 London properties worth over £100 million that were purchased by Southeast Asian crime networks using proceeds from industrial-scale scam centres based in Cambodia and Myanmar. The criminals, led by Chen Zhi, operated romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that victimized vulnerable people into handing over large sums, while also exploiting trafficked workers forced to conduct online fraud under threat of torture. The sanctions freeze the network's assets and businesses, blocking their access to the UK financial system.
wglt.org
· 2025-12-07
The Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois reports a 70% increase in scam reports year-to-date (roughly 100,000 compared to 58,000 last year), with seniors age 65 and older being the hardest hit, experiencing median losses of over $6,000 from romance/friendship scams and sometimes losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. To address this rise, BBB leader Jessica Tharp is launching the Senior Scam Stop 2025 education series to combat the stigma around victimization and empower seniors with knowledge about common scams (including romance plots, grandparent scams, and Medicare fraud) and protective strategies.
amac.us
· 2025-12-07
Inheritance scams deceive victims into believing a deceased relative left them money, then request payment for taxes or fees that never result in any funds being returned. A 41-year-old Nigerian man, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, pleaded guilty to defrauding over 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans of more than $6 million through personalized letters falsely claiming to be a Spanish bank representative; he and eight co-defendants received prison sentences. To protect against these scams, seniors should recognize red flags like unsolicited claims, requests for personal information or unusual payment methods, and pressure tactics, and should report suspected fraud immediately to the FTC or law enforcement.
patch.com
· 2025-12-07
The City of Temecula and Assemblymember Kate Sanchez are hosting a free "Senior Scam Symposium" on November 20 to educate older adults on identifying and preventing scams, including internet fraud, phishing, identity theft, and fraudulent phone calls. The event will feature keynote speakers from law enforcement, the FBI, and county officials who will discuss scam prevention strategies, legislative updates, and available resources to protect seniors and their families.
cnn.com
· 2025-12-07
Crypto ATM machines at convenience stores across the U.S. have become primary tools for scammers targeting Americans, particularly seniors, who are tricked into depositing cash to resolve fabricated legal or financial emergencies. In one Arizona location alone, at least a dozen victims lost $118,000 in a year, including four people defrauded of a combined $54,000 in just four days. The crypto ATM companies profit significantly from these frauds through 20-30% markups on cryptocurrency transactions while largely failing to implement fraud-prevention measures, refusing victim refunds, and lobbying against protective legislation—with the FBI reporting Americans lost approximately $240 million to such scams in
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-07
A 76-year-old man from Kolkata was defrauded of Rs 57.2 lakh by scammers who posed as senior government officials using fake social media profiles and specialized apps, employing a combination of investment and digital arrest scams with forged documents. The fraudsters threatened the victim when he discovered the deception, and police initiated an investigation with cyber cell assistance to trace the perpetrators and recover the funds. The incident highlights how elderly individuals' unfamiliarity with digital platforms, trust in authority figures, and emotional vulnerabilities make them particularly susceptible to such targeted fraud schemes.
stories.td.com
· 2025-12-07
Shruti Kaushik, a Senior Manager on TD Bank's cybercrime team, leads efforts to detect and shut down phishing, smishing, and vishing scams that fraudsters use to steal sensitive information from customers. The article highlights how cybercrimes are becoming increasingly automated and sophisticated, with particular concerns around fake text messages and spoofed calls, and emphasizes that customers should avoid acting on urgent requests and ignore suspicious communications rather than engaging with them.
jocoreport.com
· 2025-12-07
A 61-year-old woman in Johnston County lost $15,000 after receiving a phone call from someone impersonating a Wells Fargo employee who convinced her that fraudulent activity was occurring on her account. Following the scammer's instructions, she withdrew the cash and handed it to an unidentified man in a Toyota Prius in a Dollar General parking lot, believing she was assisting with a bank investigation. The sheriff's office is investigating the incident and reminds residents that legitimate financial institutions never request cash withdrawals or in-person handoffs for investigative purposes.
switzer.com.au
· 2025-12-07
In 2024, Australians lost over A$2.03 billion to scams across 494,732 reported cases, with most enabled by technology through online or phone contact. Scammers exploit universal psychological principles—including need, greed, authority, distraction, and social proof—that are similar to legitimate persuasion techniques used in advertising and marketing, making everyone vulnerable regardless of expertise or background. Understanding these manipulation tactics can help people recognize and resist scams by questioning whether they're being rushed, whether claims seem too good to be true, and whether the request matches legitimate practices.
irishtimes.com
· 2025-12-07
A woman in her 60s was victimized in a romance scam after joining a dating site in late 2023 and meeting a man claiming to be named Donald, who quickly professed feelings and moved their conversation to WhatsApp. The scammer, posing as a telecommunications executive working in Germany with a fabricated professional website, convinced her to make bank transfers on his behalf under the pretense of equipment payment issues, resulting in significant financial losses and debts. Despite her family's warnings and her own growing doubts, she continued the relationship until eventually recognizing the deception, but not before suffering major financial and legal consequences.
mhnse.com
· 2025-12-07
A Busan court convicted three Korean nationals of operating an organized romance scam call center in Cambodia that defrauded 13 victims of approximately 580 million won (USD 437,000) through fake female profiles on social media between July 3-24. The defendants worked for a Chinese-led criminal syndicate running heavily armed call centers in Cambodia and Laos, where employees endured 12-hour shifts under strict surveillance, phone bans, and threats including hostage-taking and USD 10,000 penalties to prevent escapes. The court imposed prison sentences of 2 years 4 months to 3 years 2 months, noting the severe
mk.co.kr
· 2025-12-07
A Busan District Court sentenced three Korean men to two years and four months in prison for operating a romance scam call center in Cambodia that defrauded 13 victims of over 580 million won ($450,000+ USD) through 119 fraudulent transactions between July 3-24, 2023. The criminal organization, run by a Chinese leader with offices in Cambodia and Laos, forced employees to work 12-hour shifts under intense surveillance with armed guards, held "hostages" (employees' friends) to prevent workers from leaving, and charged $10,000 fines to those who tried to withdraw from the operation. The romance scam scheme used fake female photos
wgal.com
· 2025-12-07
Scammers are targeting unsuspected individuals with unsolicited phone calls claiming they have been approved for loans worth tens of thousands of dollars, despite the recipients never applying for loans. The scam attempts to get victims to call back the provided numbers, which can lead to additional scam calls and potential theft of personal or banking information. Authorities advise recipients never to call back these numbers and to remain vigilant, as these scams have persisted throughout the year.
detroitnews.com
· 2025-12-07
This educational article provides guidance on recovering emotionally and practically from financial scams. It advises victims to document what happened, immediately contact their financial institution to dispute charges and change passwords, file police reports with local and federal agencies (FBI, FTC, state attorney general), and consider credit monitoring or freezes to prevent further fraud. Experts emphasize that scam victims should not feel shame, as anyone can be targeted, and that sharing experiences with others can help prevent future scams in their community.
malwarebytes.com
· 2025-12-07
Scammers are impersonating the New York State Tax Department via calls, texts, and emails to trick residents into providing personal information under the false premise that they need to submit payment details to receive legitimate inflation refund checks. The phishing campaigns use urgency tactics and fake websites to steal sensitive data like Social Security numbers and banking information for identity theft, though eligible residents are automatically sent refunds without needing to provide any information or take action.
longislandpress.com
· 2025-12-07
Two men were arrested in connection with an elder fraud scheme in East Rockaway on October 6, 2025, in which a 74-year-old woman was deceived by a fake computer warning message and withdrew $117,000 that she handed over to accomplices. Jinqin Jiang, 46, and Chengxiang Jiang, 40, were charged with grand larceny and related offenses; the latter was also linked to a prior August scam targeting a 78-year-old man for approximately $78,000. Both men were found to be in the country illegally and were transferred to ICE custody for removal proceedings.
crawfordcountynow.com
· 2025-12-07
First Federal Community Bank is promoting cybersecurity awareness during October, warning the public about the "I-shing family" of digital scams—phishing (fake emails), smishing (text messages), and vishing (phone calls)—which use artificial urgency to trick victims into sharing personal data. The bank emphasizes that legitimate companies do not pressure customers and is providing resources including printable guides and weekly online safety tips covering passwords, multi-factor authentication, device security, and protection for seniors and children.
thesenior.com.au
· 2025-12-07
Qantas was among dozens of companies affected by a Salesforce cyberattack in October 2025, where hackers exposed passenger information on the dark web after a ransom was not paid. Affected customers are at risk of spear-phishing attacks, account fraud, and identity theft, with experts warning that criminals may use the exposed data months later to file fraudulent loans or impersonate banks and government agencies. Protection measures include enabling multi-factor authentication, updating passwords, monitoring financial statements, placing credit suspensions, and ignoring requests to download leaked files, which may contain malware.
1380kcim.com
· 2025-12-07
The Iowa Insurance Division is warning Medicare beneficiaries about scams during the 2026 open enrollment period (October 15–December 7), which scammers exploit to steal personal information and fraudulently enroll individuals in new plans. Common schemes include unsolicited calls and texts requesting Medicare numbers or personal data, with Medicare fraud costing an estimated $100 billion annually. Free assistance is available through certified SHIIP counselors across Iowa to help beneficiaries safely navigate enrollment decisions.
themanchestermirror.com
· 2025-12-07
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office warns of increased phone and email scams in the region where callers impersonate law enforcement and claim victims have warrants or that their relatives are in jail, demanding immediate payment via wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. The sheriff's office emphasizes that legitimate law enforcement never demands payment over the phone and advises recipients to hang up, avoid providing personal information, resist pressure for immediate action, and verify claims by calling Metro Dispatch directly at 734-994-2911.
mashable.com
· 2025-12-07
Scammers are targeting New Yorkers with text messages impersonating the Department of Taxation and Finance, falsely claiming recipients are eligible for "inflation refunds" and requesting personal and financial information. While New York State is legitimately issuing one-time inflation refund checks ($150-$400) to eligible taxpayers, the state explicitly does not contact people via text and will not request additional information; victims should report these scam texts to the Tax Department rather than responding to them.
news5cleveland.com
· 2025-12-07
Online and text message scams are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with seniors being disproportionately targeted. Common scams include pop-up warnings that trick users into downloading viruses and calling fake tech support numbers, as well as text messages falsely claiming users owe money, offering jobs, or demanding toll payments. Experts recommend avoiding clicking links, refusing to share personal information, and using strong, unique passwords to protect against these evolving threats.
wjla.com
· 2025-12-07
An 82-year-old in Northern Virginia nearly lost over $20,000 to a fake lawyer scam in October, where a caller claimed the victim's son needed legal representation and used emotional manipulation (including recorded crying) to pressure payment. Quick intervention by a family member and coordinated law enforcement stopped the fraud; investigators identified the scammer as Yordanys Rodriguez, 33, of New York, who used the name of a deceased attorney and was arrested in Pennsylvania on charges of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretenses, and was also found to be impersonating a law enforcement officer.
cantonrep.com
· 2025-12-07
Holiday decoration scams involve fraudulent online retailers advertising discounted decorations through social media and websites that deliver substandard miniature products or fail to deliver altogether, leaving consumers unable to contact the company or receive refunds. Reported losses range from $53 to $257 per victim. To avoid these scams, consumers should research unfamiliar vendors before purchasing, be skeptical of prices that seem too good to be true, avoid impulse buying on social media ads, and always use credit cards for online purchases to enable charge disputes.
earth.com
· 2025-12-07
Gabriel Aguilar, a University of Texas at Arlington professor, was nearly victimized by a fake job offer scam involving a fraudulent check years ago; this experience inspired his current research on how artificial intelligence tools like chatbots, deepfakes, and voice clones are making scams more convincing, particularly targeting Latino communities who face obstacles including limited digital access and financial stress. Aguilar's published study and teaching methods focus on educating students to recognize AI-powered manipulation tactics—including fake job listings, impersonated government websites, and voice cloning—by teaching them to identify tone, rhythm, and context in deceptive messages. He emphasizes that AI did not revolutionize
local12.com
· 2025-12-07
Valerie Williams, a 65-year-old Michigan resident, won a $1 million prize in the Michigan Lottery's Electric Giveaway after initially hesitating to answer what she thought was a scam call from the lottery. Williams had earned her spot in the live drawing at Comerica Park on September 19 by scanning non-winning lottery tickets on the Michigan Lottery mobile app, ultimately beating four other finalists. She plans to save the winnings and use them for a vacation with her husband.
hindustantimes.com
· 2025-12-07
A Mumbai man lost approximately ₹10,000 in a dating app scam after meeting a woman on Aisle who lured him to a bar in Thane, where she ordered expensive premium whisky without his knowledge before disappearing without paying. The victim was pressured into paying ₹24,000 (₹26,000 including service charges) at Paablo Baar and Lounch, with the woman abandoning him after the transaction and cutting off contact. Social media users confirmed this is a well-known recurring scam targeting dating app users in Thane bars over the past several years.