Maryland man lost $40,000 to ‘evil geniuses’ in ‘polished’ scam — with over 36,000 reported incidents that cost Americans $1 billion in 2024, here are the patterns you need to watch out for
In just the first four months of 2025, people in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have lost at least $1 million to scams, according to police. One person lost $700,000. Another area resident lost $40,000 after being tricked by fraudsters who posed variously as a Microsoft tech support agent, a rep from his bank and even […]
A former In-N-Out employee is suing the fast food chain for $3M under California’s anti-bias laws — he says he faced discipline and was eventually fired for refusing to shave his sideburns
A former In-N-Out employee is suing the burger chain for more than $3 million, saying he was discriminated against and fired because to his hairstyle. According to NBC Los Angeles, 21-year-old Elijah Obeng filed the lawsuit in early June in Compton Superior Court. He accuses In-N-Out of wrongful termination, racial discrimination, harassment, intentional infliction of […]
‘We’re stuck with this house’: Utah family says their $860K new build cracked, flooded and forced them out in an 18-month ordeal — and state law left them with ‘no avenue for recovery’
When Neal and Jessica Schmidt relocated from Chicago to Lehi, Utah, they were looking for more space for their growing family. They already had two young children and had just found out they were expecting a third. Drawn in by the stunning mountain views and the promise of a new life, they purchased a brand-new […]
A cautious return: Nordstrom is coming back to San Francisco after closing its flagship store in 2023 — but it’ll look different as California retailers continue to crack down on theft
In 2023, Nordstrom closed its flagship store in San Francisco after 35 years, leaving some local shoppers sad and disheartened. The company cited the changing "dynamics" of the area and the rising crime as key reasons for pulling out, according to CNN. "It’s a sad day. It’s a wonderful store. It’s been an anchor in […]
This Houston man built 1 big house on land bought by his great-grandma in the 1800s — now he and his sisters all live together happily. Should more American families do the same?
When Reggie Van Lee’s great-grandmother, a Black woman, bought a plot of land near Houston in 1899, she likely couldn’t have imagined the home that would sit on it. In 2012, Lee, a Harvard graduate, former Alvin Ailey dancer and current Houston Consulting Executive, built a massive 20,000-square-foot house on the plot of land with […]
Texas just signed a new law against ‘jugging’ to protect people who carry cash — here are the brazen crimes happening nationwide that forced lawmakers to act
In the surveillance footage, a car holding a wad of cash fresh from the bank pulls into a convenience store on Houston’s Telephone Road. Within seconds, two vehicles pull up. Thieves jump out, smash windows on both sides of the victim’s car, grab the cash and drive away. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘We just want some law and order’: South LA residents say trash fires, dumping, masked gunmen and nearby encampments are making life dangerous — and they want the state to do more
Residents of LA’s South Bay community say they are fed up with dumping, trash fires and rising crime in their neighborhood — issues they claim are directly tied to nearby homeless encampments. The area sits at the intersection of multiple jurisdictions, including Union Pacific Railroad, Caltrans, the state of California and the city of Los […]
California hotel guests awarded $2 million in bed bug lawsuit — they said the 1-night stay left them scarred, seeking medical treatment. How to protect yourself from bed bugs while traveling
Two men expecting a relaxing beachside stay ended up in a nightmare. They were “massacre[d] from bed bug bites” during a one-night hotel stay in Ventura, California, according to a lawsuit. The duo worked with lawyer Brian J. Virag of My Bed Bug Lawyer, Inc. to file the lawsuit in December 2021. A Ventura county […]
‘It’s misery’: Long Island family says contractor gutted their home and vanished after $96K payment — now they’re living in a camper and facing thousands in losses
Deanna Salentino and her family were very excited to upgrade their home on Winston Court in Shoreham, New York. Instead, Salentino, her husband and their three children are now living in a camper parked in their backyard. “It’s misery,” she told News 12. “And I thought I was supposed to be moving into my house […]
Michigan woman sold her drone on Facebook Marketplace only to find the buyer paid using fake bills — and when police tracked down the suspect, they found a cache of $100K in counterfeit cash
A $100,000 counterfeit cash operation was blown open after a suspect purchased a drone on Facebook Marketplace and led Michigan State Police right to their doorstep. Lieutenant Rene Gonzalez of the Brighton post told WXYZ News that the investigation began with a victim who listed a drone for $800 online. When the buyer arrived at […]
