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Beware: New Jury Duty and PayPal Scams Target Wisconsinites in September

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MILWAUKEE — A troubling new scheme has emerged in Wisconsin, preying on residents by claiming they have missed mandatory jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officials to lure victims into making payments for fines that do not exist. This latest iteration builds on a longstanding fraud tactic. Victims receive messages through text or phone calls, telling them they need to resolve an alleged jury duty infraction. According to Michelle Reinen, administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, victims are directed to counterfeit websites, where they are tricked into providing sensitive financial information. … Read more

Beware the Impostors: Fake Websites Target Citizens in Jury Duty Scam

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FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Authorities have reported a surge in jury duty scams utilizing counterfeit websites to deceive individuals into providing personal information and financial details. This disturbing trend has raised concerns among local officials and law enforcement, who are urging residents to remain vigilant. Fraudsters are creating fake websites that appear legitimate, using procedural jargon and legal terminology to trick users. These sites often present themselves as official platforms affiliated with the court system, instructing victims to pay fees or offer sensitive data under the guise of jury duty obligations. The authorities emphasized … Read more

Iowa Schools Gear Up for Major Classroom Changes: New Laws Target Cellphone Use and Fetal Development Education

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year unfolds, two significant laws are set to reshape classroom dynamics across Iowa. The legislation, which targets cell phone usage and educational content, aims to establish clearer boundaries and enhance parental communication in school settings. One of the newly enacted laws mandates that school districts develop policies prohibiting cell phone use during instructional time. Several districts, such as Iowa City, already had similar regulations in place prior to the law’s passage, indicating a trend toward minimizing distractions in the classroom. Additionally, the law necessitates that schools implement … Read more

Feds Launch Probe into Hartford Nonprofit Grant Discrepancies, Target Key Political and Business Figures

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Federal investigators are probing potential irregularities in the distribution of millions in government grants aimed at supporting social service and nonprofit organizations in Hartford. Grand jury subpoenas have been issued, seeking a wealth of information from state agencies involved in the grant allocation process. The inquiry focuses on two key individuals in Hartford’s nonprofit sector: state Senator Douglas McCrory, a Democrat from Bloomfield, and Sonserae Cicero-Hamlin, who runs a consulting firm called the SHEBA Resource Center. Federal prosecutors are particularly interested in any personal or professional connections between the two, as reports … Read more