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FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts
FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts A hoax that sounds like a rescue can end with an empty bank account. Federal authorities are warning about Phantom Hacker scams, a layered fraud scheme that can trick victims into moving their own money to criminals, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The scam often begins with someone posing as tech support. The person may contact a victim by phone, text, email, or a pop-up message and claim a computer problem needs immediate attention. The FBI says victims are then directed to download software that grants the scammer remote access to their computers. Once inside, the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$28K SNAP Fraud Scheme Lands NY Woman Conviction: Prosecutors $28K SNAP Fraud Scheme Lands NY Woman Conviction: Prosecutors
$28K SNAP Fraud Scheme Lands NY Woman Conviction: Prosecutors A years-long scheme to collect thousands in public assistance benefits ended with a guilty verdict for a Schenectady County woman, prosecutors announced on Monday, June 1. Sonia Rajpaul, 31, of Rotterdam, was convicted by a Schenectady County jury on May 22 following a five-day trial, according to Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney. Rajpaul was found guilty of one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, one count of Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, two counts of Perjury in the First Degree, and 10 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree…

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by Jillian Pikora
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12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport 12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport A skydiving flight ended in disaster shortly after takeoff. A pilot and 11 skydivers were killed Sunday, June 14, when a plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agency said troopers were assisting the Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office after a fatal crash near the airport. UPDATE: 12 people were killed after a plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. -FOX4 https://t.co/UWdylPia1M pic.twitter.com/QyxoXy65Fb — Breaking911 (@Breaki…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany
Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany A woman accused of slashing a man in the neck during an apartment altercation in Albany has been indicted on attempted murder charges, the Albany County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, June 12. Ronita Roberts, 45, of Albany, was arraigned before Judge Roger McDonough on Friday afternoon and charged with Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree, according to the district attorney's office. Albany Police responded to 400 Central Ave. around 1:25 p.m. on Monday, June 2, for a report of a stabbing, authorities said. Officers found a 67-year…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction
Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction A shoplifting attempt that escalated into a knife-point confrontation outside Crossgates Mall has resulted in multiple robbery convictions, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 10. Jamie Jacobs, 47, of Albany, was found guilty following a three-day jury trial of two counts of Robbery in the First Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon said. The convictions stem from an incident on Sept. 9, 2025, when Jacobs stole two pairs of shoes and clothing from JCPenney at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland, accordin…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet
Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet A bullet that pierced the wall of a child's bedroom at a Watervliet apartment complex has led to multiple felony charges against an Albany man, police announced on Thursday, June 11. Rodney L. Patterson, 22, of Albany, was arrested following an investigation into a shooting at the Michael J. Day Apartments on Sunday, June 8, according to the Watervliet Police Department. Detectives determined Patterson was responsible for discharging the firearm that sent a bullet into a neighboring apartment, where it was discovered inside a child's room, police said. Investigators learned Patterson fled …

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by Jillian Pikora
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New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native
New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native A new report has added more detail to the killing of a familiar face from film and television. Actor James Handy died from a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, multiple reports said Friday, June 12. People reported that the medical examiner ruled the 81-year-old actor’s death a homicide. Entertainment Weekly also reported the cause and manner of death, citing the medical examiner’s findings: https://ew.com/james-handy-fatal-stabbing-cause-of-death-new-details-11993670 Handy, known for roles in "Top Gun: Maverick," "…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV Bill Ritter's final night at the ABC7 anchor desk came with an emotional Alzheimer's diagnosis — but the longtime New York journalist says viewers have not seen the last of him. Ritter, a fixture on Eyewitness News for decades, announced during Friday's 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The broadcast marked his final night anchoring the program. The 75-year-old said he had already begun scaling back his workload last year, stepping away from the 11 p.m. newscast and later the 5 p.m. broadcast with plans to spend more time with family. Those pl…

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Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed A major foreign policy claim is now tied to a very specific deadline. President Donald Trump said that a deal involving Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, which is also his 80th birthday. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday afternoon, June 13, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be "OPEN TO ALL" after it is signed. Axios reported that the US and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Sunday and electronically sign a memorandum of understanding. The agreement is expec…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch A new federal release is giving the public another look at unexplained sightings. The Department of War released its third batch of declassified UFO and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena records on Friday, June 12, via its public UAP portal at war.gov/UFO. The latest release includes 53 documents, 10 images, six videos, and three NASA audio recordings from the CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Department of Defense. The records include several accounts involving orb-like objects, glowing lights, and historical UFO reports. One video, "Orbs Over the Pond," involved an October 2024 sighting at ab…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway 'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway
'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway Well, this is different. "Slam Frank," a brand-new musical that reimagines the story of Anne Frank, will be premiering Off Broadway this fall at the Orpheum Theater. Producers announced the show on June 12, a date that would have been Frank's 96th birthday and the anniversary of when she received her diary, which was eventually published as "The Diary of Anne Frank." Frank's diary chronicles her Jewish family hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Frank's family was eventually captured and she died at Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp at the age of 15. The musical tells Anne Frank's st…

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by Sam Barron
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Bees Swarm United Plane's Wing, Delaying Flight: Video Bees Swarm United Plane's Wing, Delaying Flight: Video
Bees Swarm United Plane's Wing, Delaying Flight: Video A United Airlines flight was briefly delayed after a swarm of bees settled on the plane's wing before takeoff in Cancún, Mexico. A social media user posted videos of the bees resting on the aircraft's right wing on Thursday, June 11. The first video showed ground crews inspecting the plane on the tarmac at Cancún International Airport. The second video showed an aircraft marshaller wearing what appeared to be a beekeeper's hat near the aircraft. "My plane is delayed because 'there are pretty much a bunch of bees on the wing' I'm crying bro lmao 😭," the user wrote. A third video showe…

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by Chris Spiker