Saturday, Jan 25

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, recorded impersonating the star in a $200,000 bank fraud scheme, now faces serious legal consequences.

Friday, Jan 24

Ippei Mizuhara allegedly impersonated Shohei Ohtani to steal $17 million, including a $200,000 fraudulent bank transfer for a car loan.

Friday, Jan 24

JetBlue introduces Venmo as a payment option for booking flights, marking an industry first, raising concerns about online fraud.

Friday, Jan 24

JetBlue becomes the first airline to accept Venmo for flight bookings, enhancing convenience while addressing rising fraud concerns.

Monday, Jan 20

Hong Kong bolsters efforts against scams targeting mainland students, urging preventive steps and mandatory quizzes as losses mount to HK$75 million.

Monday, Jan 20

Nate Anderson of Hindenburg Research could face securities fraud charges due to alleged collusion with hedge funds in preparing bearish reports.

Friday, Jan 17

Rudy Giuliani reaches a settlement with Georgia election workers, allowing him to retain his properties while agreeing to end defamatory claims against them.

Friday, Jan 17

Brad Pitt criticizes scammers for exploiting fans' trust, after a French woman lost nearly $850K believing she was in a relationship with him.

Thursday, Jan 16

Nate Anderson, founder of Hindenburg Research, announces the disbandment of the firm, noting intense focus and its significant market impact on major companies like Adani Group.

Thursday, Jan 16

Stay alert! The latest 'smishing' scams are tricking Americans into sharing personal data under the guise of unpaid toll bills.