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North Carolina Poised for Major Healthcare Reform as Senate Bill 370 Targets Outdated CON Laws

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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is poised to enact significant health care reform as Senate Bill 370 advances through the legislative process, potentially eliminating many outdated Certificate of Need (CON) laws. Having passed the state Senate with strong support in April, the bill is now in the hands of the House Rules Committee, which is reviewing a similar companion measure. The urgency for reform is evident. North Carolina currently faces the highest health care costs in the United States, with residents burdened by rising premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. For years, the North Carolina General Assembly … Read more

Woodhaven Doctor Almost Duped by Scammer Impersonating Wayne County Sheriff in New Jury Duty Con

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Woodhaven, Mich. — A local veterinarian had a narrow escape from a scam operation involving an impersonator of Wayne County Sheriff, shedding light on a growing crime trend. Dr. Eric Mann of the Woodhaven Animal Hospital received a bogus call early this week from someone proclaiming to be Sheriff Raphael Washington, initiating what could have turned into a financial disaster. The caller deceitfully claimed that Dr. Mann had missed a jury summons from the previous March, resulting in a bench warrant for his arrest. They instructed him urgently to drive to what was purported to … Read more

New Scam Alert in North Carolina: Jury Duty Con Artists Use a ‘Helpful’ Tactic to Fool Victims

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Greensboro, N.C. — A new variation of a well-known phone scam is circulating, where the caller, posing as a law enforcement officer, attempts to exploit the victim’s fears about missing jury duty but adopts a seemingly helpful approach to manipulate targets into paying fictitious fines. Local resident Phillip Oakley reported his experience with this sophisticated scam. According to Oakley, the scammer, who claimed to be a deputy from the sheriff’s office, initiated the call by questioning if Oakley had received prior communications from the district attorney’s office or a legal notice in the mail. The … Read more

Outsmart the Con: Essential Tips to Recognize and Avoid Jury Duty Scams

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Chicago, Illinois — In an increasingly digitized world, jury duty scams are presenting a new frontier for fraudsters, targeting unsuspecting citizens with alarming precision. Officials warn that these sophisticated schemes are not only pervasive but can also be quite convincing, leading many to unwittingly part with their money and personal information. Jury duty scams typically operate by a fraudster pretending to be a court official, such as a sheriff or clerk, who falsely claims the potential victim has failed to report for jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. These … Read more