A Wisconsin school district has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a bank impersonation scam. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) initially lost $450,000 but has recovered $255,000 and is working to get back the remaining $195,000, reports FOX6 Milwaukee. The district says it learned…
A fake Amazon invoice scam uses a realistic $988 iPad receipt to trick victims into calling a fraudulent customer support number. (Getty Images) Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Watch the free…
WBBJ-TV JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Jackson Energy Authority is warning customers about a fraudulent email scam impersonating EPlus Broadband that asks recipients to click a link and provide payment information. Officials confirmed the emails are not legitimate and urged customers…
City attorney warns some added protections could run afoul of City Charter, state law and could cost ‘a hell of a lot of time and resources.’ Winter Springs will strengthen protections for whistleblowers after an anonymous email alleged some city…
MILWAUKEE (WISN) -- Milwaukee Public Schools was the victim of bank impersonation fraud by someone outside the district, resulting in an initial loss of approximately $450,000, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced Tuesday. “This is a sobering reminder of the sophisticated financial scams that…
What happened: GEICO alleges a Brooklyn pharmacy billed $3.7 million in no-fault claims for two pain products over 17 months through kickback-driven prescribing arrangements Who’s involved: GEICO (plaintiff) and a Brooklyn pharmacy operating as 13th Avenue Chemists, its owner, and an associated physician…
What happened: Allstate alleges a New Jersey pharmacy operating from a hospital lobby submitted more than $524,000 in fraudulent No-Fault auto insurance claims for unnecessary prescription drugs. Who's involved: Four Allstate entities as plaintiffs; eMED Pharmacy Corp. and its two co-owners…
The above video features NEWS10’s previous coverage on the phishing scam. LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into a phishing scam that lost the county about $3.3 million. According to the department, no criminal charges…
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are looking into whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of the Hispanic Counseling Center data breach. As part of their investigation, they need to hear from individuals who had their information…
The immediate financial question for Milwaukee Public Schools is whether it can recover the $195,000 still missing after an impersonation scam caused an estimated $450,000 loss. The district says it learned of the fraud Monday; federal, state and local investigators are now…
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