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Newsom Press Team’s Noem Slam Explodes Into Secret Service Threat Assessment Newsom Press Team’s Noem Slam Explodes Into Secret Service Threat Assessment
Newsom Press Team’s Noem Slam Explodes Into Secret Service Threat Assessment The US Secret Service has stepped in after a questionable post from California Governor Gavin Newsom's press team. On Saturday, Sept. 20, a tweet from Newsom's team caused waves that sparked a response from the federal government. "Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today," the post on X at 11:17 a.m. read. "You’re welcome, America." Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America. — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) September 20, 2025 In response, Bill Essayli, the acting US Attorney for the Central District of California, took to social media w…
Impostor Scams Skyrocket Among Older Adults, FTC Warns: What To Do Impostor Scams Skyrocket Among Older Adults, FTC Warns: What To Do
Impostor Scams Skyrocket Among Older Adults, FTC Warns: What To Do Scams targeting older Americans are surging, causing victims to lose millions of dollars to scammers posing as government officials or trusted companies. The number of victims age 60 and older who lost more than $100,000 has increased by more than 700%, the Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 7. Those high-value thefts jumped from $55 million in 2020 to $445 million in 2024. Older adults who lost at least $10,000 also dramatically rose by more than 300%. "While younger consumers also have reported these scams, older adults were much more likely to report these ex…
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know Scammers are using fraudulent text messages and AI-generated voice messages, according to a new warning from the FBI. Since April 2025, malicious actors have been impersonating senior US officials to target individuals, particularly current and former federal and state government officials and their contacts.  Details The fraudsters are using text messages and AI-generated voice messages, known as smishing and vishing, to establish a false sense of rapport before attempting to access personal accounts. One common tactic involves sending a malicious link disguised as a request to tran…