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Hawaii officials urge families of people missing after deadly fires to give DNA samples 08/23/2023 07:39pm • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities in Hawaii pleaded with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples, saying the low number provided so far threatens to hinder efforts to identify any remains discovered in the ashes. Som Fake Arizona rehab centers scam Native Americans far from home, officials warn during investigations 08/22/2023 08:25pm • PHOENIX (AP) — Autumn Nelson said she was seeking help for alcohol addiction last spring when fellow members of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana suggested a rehabilitation center in Phoenix, far to the south. The 38-year-old said the center even bought her a one-way airline ticket to make the 1,300 Thailand threatening to shut down Facebook, alleging it doesn't screen ads well enough 08/22/2023 07:09am • BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai Cabinet minister is threatening to try to shut down Facebook in the country, saying the social media platform does not do enough to screen the advertisements it runs, leaving people vulnerable to costly scams. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Thailand's minister of Digital Economy a 20 Practical Ways Seniors Can Cut Expenses 08/21/2023 08:00pm • If you're a retired senior citizen, there's a good chance you're living on a fixed income. That means you're probably on the hunt for ideas to save money. You're in luck. Some of these money-saving strategies will work for any age, but most are aimed at people in their 60s or older. Hopefully they'l This Is What Fraud Costs Consumers 08/16/2023 08:00pm • American consumers lost $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022 -- 30% more than in 2021 -- according to the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission. That breaks down to a per report median of about $650. To help prevent you and your loved ones from becoming victims, learn about the five most frequently People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here's how to keep yourself safe 08/07/2023 10:31am • NEW YORK (AP) — With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe. In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion — a 30 percent increase from 2021, according How to Secure a $30,000 Personal Loan 07/27/2023 08:00pm • Personal loans can provide useful financing for a variety of purchases or projects, whether you're seeking to consolidate debt, handle unexpected expenses or cover a large purchase. When borrowers take out a personal loan, they receive a lump sum of money at a fixed rate, which is repaid over a pred Calls to collect jury duty fines are scams, Maryland court says 07/22/2023 11:03am • The federal court for the District of Maryland is warning citizens not to fall for false jury service claims from scam callers. Officials said these callers are impersonating court administrators, U.S. Marshals and state and federal law enforcement officers who claim victims will be hauled off to The feds team up with law enforcement to disconnect illegal robocalls 07/21/2023 07:39pm • Are you one of the many people dealing with annoying robocalls? Tremyl Proctor of Silver Springs, who was a telemarketer years ago, finds herself on the other end of those dreadful calls. "I just let it ring. It's just too much. I can't manage those calls and work at the same time. It's really How Consumers Can Protect Themselves Against AI Voice Cloning Attacks 07/18/2023 08:00pm • Losses related to fraud and scams have increased by 30% over the last year, according to Federal Trade Commission data. The FBI reports that cybercrime losses totaled more than $10.2 billion in 2022 alone. In attempts to offset these crimes, the financial services sector is using voice recognition b Sending Money to a Friend via App? Here's How to Stay Safe 07/12/2023 08:00pm • The rise in popularity of cashless payment options like Venmo and CashApp have made them a go-to way to pay friends or make purchases from small vendors. An advisory from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, however, warned that there are risks involved with storing money in these apps, and the Hulu documentary on the 'world’s most ingenious thief' hopes to steal viewers this week 07/12/2023 01:02pm • NEW YORK (AP) — It's hard not to feel grudging respect for Gerald Daniel Blanchard's long resume of crime — no matter what side of the law you're on. He once stole half a million dollars from a bank before it officially opened by using a concealed pinhole camera inside the branch. He escaped fr Phone scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices 07/11/2023 07:15pm • ▶ Watch Video: Phone scammers using AI to mimic voices Phone scams are nothing new, but thanks to artificial intelligence, they are getting more sophisticated and believable. Jennifer Destefano will never forget the frantic call supposedly from her 15-year A company targeted in a former Delaware trooper's theft scheme is suing him and the police agency. 07/07/2023 07:21pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — A package reshipping company targeted in a theft scheme by a former Delaware State Police trooper has filed a lawsuit against him and the police agency. TotalTransLogistics LLC said in a complaint filed this week in Superior Court that it is seeking to recover damages for harm c How to negotiate with debt collectors 06/28/2023 10:35am • Whether you owe a debt or not, getting a phone call from a debt collector is never a pleasant experience. And it's one that may be happening more frequently in recent months. The hiatus that some states and companies put on debt collection activities at the height of the pandemic has largely ende