Favre denies auditor's claim he was paid for no-show work
Brett Favre on Friday disputed a Mississippi state auditor’s report that said the Hall of Fame NFL quarterback received $1.1 million in welfare money for multiple speaking engagements that he didn’t actually attend.
What is a BEC, or business email compromise scheme?
The scheme is known as “cyber-enabled financial fraud."
Coronavirus stimulus fraud arrest: How a small-town tip exposed a $500K fraud scheme
What started as a tip that landed on a small-town police chief’s desk led to the first arrests in the nation for coronavirus stimulus fraud.
McDonald's workers shot over coronavirus closure: Police
One employee was shot in the shoulder and another employee was shot in the arm.
Favre repaying $1.1 M for no-show speeches, auditor says
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state auditor said Wednesday.
Can I report abuse during coronavirus shutdown?
There are hotlines for child abuse and domestic abuse victims.
How do I report a coronavirus scam?
Fraudsters have preyed upon COVID-19-related fears to get victims' money and personal information.
Newlyweds arrested for violating coronavirus social distancing after Hawaii hotel tips off cops
The couple are being charged for violation of the 14-day quarantine.
Man arrested for camping on Disney's abandoned private island
A man has been arrested for trespassing on Disney's abandoned private island.
Blue Bell pleads guilty to shipping contaminated ice cream, ex-CEO faces charges
Former CEO Paul Kruse was charged with seven felonies for allegedly concealing what the company knew about the listeria contamination.
NYC subway coronavirus cleaning protocol announced, passenger safety questions remain
Subway trains, which had been disinfected at least once every 72 hours, will be cleaned once every 24 hours starting May 6.
Felicity Huffman's daughter admitted to college after retaking SATs
Sophia Macy, 19, has been accepted to attend Carnegie Mellon University, where she'll be studying drama.
Justice Department warns of SBA loan fraud
Scam artists have set their sights on unknowing victims willing to hand over their money to get one step closer to receiving their small business loans
Man charged with shooting 'Duck Dynasty' star's estate
No one was injured in the shooting.
Commercial burglaries double during NYC coronavirus shutdown
Thieves are targeting non-essential businesses and mom-and-pop-stores, but also grocery stores that might have more cash on hand.
Coronavirus leaves some calling on Trump to close NYC subways
Ridership has plummeted while robberies on subways have increased by more than 50 percent.
University of Michigan facing new lawsuit alleging sexual abuse
The university has acknowledged some campus employees were aware of accusations before a 2018 complaint that led to a police investigation.
Coronavirus health scams: What to watch out for during the pandemic
Here are five coronavirus scams specifically focused on health care and how to avoid them.
DOJ thwarting online coronavirus scams with help from internet companies
Scammers are targeting the public's coronavirus-related fears and, in some cases, their eagerness to help.
What is money laundering?
The scheme is a central theme in Jason Bateman’s hit Netflix show “Ozark."