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Beware of New Scam Tactic: Fake Jury Duty Warrant Targets Fargo-Moorhead Residents

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. – A new scam tactic has emerged in the F-M area, prompting the Cass County Sheriff’s Office to issue a warning to the public. Scammers are making calls from a specific number, (701) 253-0994, falsely claiming that the recipient has a warrant for Failure to Appear for jury duty. In order to resolve the supposed issue, the scammer instructs the victim to bring $3,000 to various local businesses to facilitate a fund transfer. To make their fraudulent claims more convincing, the scammers even went as far as sending a text message with … Read more

Beware of Fake Immigration Lawyers: Montreal Experiences Surge in Scams Targeting Vulnerable Newcomers

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Montreal, Canada – The dream of starting a new life in Canada can quickly turn into a nightmare for newcomers who become victims of fake immigration lawyers. The Bar of Montreal, which represents local lawyers, has reported a significant increase in cases of fraud targeting one of the city’s most vulnerable populations. These fraudsters often charge exorbitant fees and provide mediocre immigration assistance, leaving their victims stranded. According to the Bar of Montreal, victims of this scam come from various backgrounds, including wealthy investors and asylum seekers who arrive with nothing but the clothes on … Read more

Beware of New Scam Wave Preying on Clark County Residents: Fake Jury Duty Warrants Demand Private Information and Payments

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Vancouver, Washington residents are being targeted in a new wave of scams that involve claims of missed jury duty. Scammers are contacting individuals via phone and other methods, informing them that they must provide personal information and payment to avoid being jailed. The Clark County Superior Court Administration has received approximately 20 emails and phone calls about this scam in the past week alone. In a statement released on Thursday, the court made it clear that they do not initiate calls regarding warrants, fines, fees, or payments related to jury service. They emphasized that they … Read more

Outrage Grows as Fake Explicit Images of Taylor Swift Flood the Internet: Virginia Deepfake Law Under Scrutiny

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Nashville, Tennessee – Faked sexually explicit images of global megastar and singer Taylor Swift have caused a stir online, highlighting the alarming speed at which artificial intelligence (AI)-generated explicit content can spread. This incident has shed light on the lack of clear legal protections for victims in a world where AI has rapidly emerged as a powerful tool for creating images without the consent of those depicted. According to a USA Today investigation, only 10 states have passed laws specifically addressing deepfake pornography, which refers to AI-generated images, audio files, or videos with sexual content. … Read more