“Reality Check: Arizona Woman Indicted for Allegedly Faking Pregnancy to Defraud ‘Bachelor’ Star Clayton Echard”

PHOENIX, Arizona — A 34-year-old woman is facing serious allegations for allegedly fabricating evidence in a paternity lawsuit involving Clayton Echard, a notable figure from “The Bachelor.” Laura Michelle Owens is charged with seven felonies, including fraudulent schemes and forgery, following an investigation by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. The inquiry began in July 2022 after a Superior Court judge requested a probe into Owens’ claims during the paternity proceedings. Initially, Owens sought child support from Echard, but inconsistencies in her statements raised suspicions among prosecutors and led to further scrutiny. Authorities revealed that Owens … Read more

Atlanta Residents Alert: Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces with New Tactics to Defraud Locals

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Residents in metro Atlanta counties, Fulton and Dekalb, are currently facing the resurgence of a convincing jury duty scam. This scheme involves callers who impersonate law enforcement officials, informing residents that they’ve missed jury duty and consequently have an outstanding arrest warrant. According to reports, individuals in the area received these alarming calls recently. Deanna Turner, a resident of Dekalb County, shared her unsettling experience after receiving such a call on a Wednesday morning. The caller, who identified himself as an officer from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department, convincingly laid out … Read more

Man Faces Court in Seremban After Allegedly Posing as Lawyer to Defraud Victims

Seremban, Malaysia – A local man is facing charges after allegedly defrauding individuals by posing as a lawyer. Muhammad Syafiq Stewart Abdullah, 45, entered a not guilty plea to three counts of cheating during his appearance in the Sessions Court here on Monday. Abdullah is accused of deceiving two individuals into believing he was a qualified legal professional. According to legal documents, the first and third charges refer to allegations involving the same victim, dated November 18, 2021. The second charge pertains to a separate victim, with the incident reportedly occurring on March 2, 2022. … Read more