US Secret Service seizes a second website tied to ‘pig butchering’ scam that defrauded mostly older Americans of more than $4.5M — here’s how to keep your loved ones safe
The U.S. Secret Service in New York has seized a second web domain tied to a growing type of cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering,” in which scammers build trust with their victims before financially gutting them through fake crypto investment platforms. The Secret Service reports that from November 2023 to March 2024, the domain […]
‘I can’t believe I fell for it’: Bay Area man out $4,000, scammed by fake appliance repair company. Here’s how he got swindled — and how to protect yourself against service provider fraud
In November, just before Thanksgiving, Ben Phillips called Box Appliance, a San Francisco Bay Area appliance repair company he’d used before, to fix a leak in his 22-year-old refrigerator. But this time around, after several visits and a $4,000 bill, the technician not only upsold him to replace the compressor, but they also didn’t actually […]
I’m 39 and saddled with $25K in student loan and credit card debt. The monthly payments are absolutely crushing me — I don’t even have any retirement savings. How do I manage this mess?
When most people are in their 30s, there’s a lot of pressure to be in good financial standing. But what if you’re $25,000 in debt from a mix of student loans and credit card balances, and you only make $4,000 a month? If those monthly payments are stretching you thin, that likely means you haven’t […]
NYC now home to 400K millionaires — the most in the world — and they’re squeezing out the middle class. But for those who choose to leave the Big Apple, relocating comes with unexpected costs
They say if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. But for a growing number of middle-class families, just making it in the city is becoming nearly impossible. According to a new report from Henley & Partners, NYC boasts nearly 400,000 millionaires, the most of any city in the […]
‘It’s heartbreaking’: More than 100 victims banded together through Facebook to seek justice after Houston business owner defrauded them of $1M — here’s how to spot a sketchy builder
For the third time, Amanda Sparks, the owner of A&L Sheds, has been arrested — this time, in Montgomery County, Texas. Authorities allege she scammed more than 100 people out of more than $1 million by promising to build sheds and tiny homes that were never delivered. Sparks’ previous arrests occurred in Gray and Harris […]
San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as trade war drives up costs, leading to tough choices for business owners — raise prices or risk losing customers
The heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown is under siege — not by bulldozers or policy bans, but by something just as destructive: the trade war. The neighbourhood’s small shops are feeling the pinch from U.S. tariffs on China, which are now at 145%. The owners have weathered economic downturns for generations, shifting demographics, and even […]
This researcher spoke to 100 millionaires in order to uncover their best money-making secrets — and came away with 3 big takeaways. Use them now to make your own 7-figure fortune
Jamie Catmull, host of The Richer Way, has spent years interviewing more than 100 millionaires — from high-powered CEOs and industry leaders to self-made entrepreneurs — to uncover the key to their success. "I wanted to help people take more control of their finances … share how (highly successful people) dealt with setbacks and came […]
‘Right now we’re sitting on 4.5 months of inventory’: Houston housing market cools after years of seller dominance — how to make the most of it
In a housing market that’s been pro-seller for a while, many Houston buyers have been scared off, choosing to rent instead. However, as things shift into buyer territory, Houstonians may soon see the scales tip in their favor, with more opportunities for discounts or other perks. For instance, the Woolcoxes recently found their dream home. […]
Houston woman endured ‘severe’ tooth pain for years — said teeth would ‘break in half’ while chewing food. Why millions of Americans share her struggle (and what to do about it)
For more than a decade, Nikita Goffney lived with intense pain every time she tried to eat, all because her teeth were severely damaged. As she shared with KPRC 2 Helps You, her teeth would “break in half, literally, while I’m chewing food.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
The FBI says an Arizona father–son duo scammed $280M — with an elaborate ‘lie’ meant to ‘exploit and defraud investors.’ Here’s how it allegedly happened, and how to avoid frauds like this
Arizona father and son, Randy and Chad Miller, have reportedly been indicted in an alleged scheme that targeted investors looking to fund a sports complex. The elaborate plot, which resulted in more than $280 million in defrauded funds, involved municipal bonds linked to a large sports complex in the city of Mesa. Don’t miss I’m […]