Convincing

Cleveland County Residents Targeted by Convincing Jury Duty Scam Using Real Officers’ Names

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Cleveland County, N.C. – Residents of Cleveland County are on high alert following reports of a sophisticated jury duty scam circulating in the area. According to local authorities, the scam involves impostors who convincingly impersonate law enforcement officials to dupe victims. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department has been fielding complaints from individuals who received phone calls from fraudsters. These callers cleverly misuse the names of genuine officers to lend credibility to their deceitful schemes. One reported victim recounted how the scammers asserted there were active arrest warrants issued against him due to his failure to … Read more

Federal Judge Clears Two Businessmen in Securities Fraud Case, Critiques Prosecution’s Lack of Convincing Evidence

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SAN DIEGO – A local federal court recently ruled in favor of acquitting two businessmen, Jonathan Destler, 61, of Los Angeles, and Robert Lazerus, 68, of Solana Beach, accused in connection with a securities fraud case involving alleged market manipulation tactics. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant dismissed all charges against the pair, raising significant doubts about the sufficiency of evidence presented by prosecutors. The charges stemmed from accusations that Destler, Lazerus, and two others were involved in a sophisticated “pump-and-dump” scheme aimed at inflating the stock value of Loop Industries, a Canadian-based company claiming to … Read more

Scam Alert: Dane County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Convincing Jury Duty Phone Frauds

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MADISON, Wis. — Residents in Dane County are being targeted by a sophisticated phone scam involving individuals posing as officials from the local sheriff’s office, claiming that targets have missed jury duty and consequently, there are warrants out for their arrest unless they pay a supposed fine. Elise Schaffer, a Public Information Officer with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, noted that with each technological advancement, scammers also refine their tactics. She highlighted that although many believe they could easily recognize a scam, the reality often proves different. “These calls are extremely convincing and can be … Read more