Virginia Community Capital Noon Knowledge: The Importance of Cyber-Security and IT Continuity Attendees will learn why cyber-security is so important in today’s modern technology world and how they can be protected from data-breaches, ransomware attacks and other cyber-threats. Zack Harless, chief executive officer with TriCities IT, will lead this session….
EDITORIAL: Be careful when back-to-school shopping | Editorials | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
We join our voice with the Better Business Bureau in cautioning consumers about scams as they prepare for the beginning of the school year. The BBB offers advice when shopping for books, clothes, school supplies, backpacks or other essentials: — Start your back-to-school shopping by creating a list. Jot down…
Community Events Calendar 6/30-7/7 | Community | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
The following events are set to take place between Thursday, June 30 and Thursday, July 7. Exhibit of historical Verona photos on display through July 12 An exhibit at the Verona Public Library invites you to discover the hidden stories behind places you walk by every day in Verona. The…
Crypto’s Link to Stocks Is Fraying. This Slump Will Test the Floor. | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
The current market selloff suggests that when stocks sneeze, cryptocurrencies can come down with something worse than a cold. Crypto’s correlation with stocks had become well established last year as institutional investors piled into the assets and it became more established. The link managed to hold even after Russia’s invasion…
MEIER: Why scammers love social media | Local News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
More than 25% of people who made reports of losing money through fraud in 2021 said the fraud started on social media. These victims told authorities the fraud started with an advertisement, a post, or some message through social media. A report recently released by the Federal Trade Commission spotlights…
Kirkwood woman, 81, admits role in Nigerian romance scam | Law and order | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
ST. LOUIS — A woman from Kirkwood pleaded guilty here Tuesday to federal bank fraud and identity theft charges and admitted helping an overseas scammer defraud others. Glenda Seim, 81, was herself duped in 2014, when she began an online relationship with someone claiming to be an American citizen working…
As Valentine’s Day spending soars, so do perils of ‘romance scams’ | Local News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Spending by U.S. consumers for Valentine’s Day is expected to be near record highs this year — $23.9 billion. But the Better Business Bureau is warning people to watch exactly what they’re buying and from whom they are buying. Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation president and CEO, said Americans are…
Mad Minute stories from Friday, February 11th | Strange | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts contestant on “The Price Is Right” was hoping to win a getaway to some tropical locale during a recent appearance on the game show. Instead she won a trip to neighboring New Hampshire. Catherine Graham had already won a firepit and a love seat when…