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3,600 American health care workers believed to have died during pandemic; vaccination card scam: Coronavirus update for April 9, 2021
CLEVELAND, Ohio — More than 3,600 American health care workers are believed to have died during the pandemic’s first year; and scammers are selling proof-of-vaccination cards. Cleveland.com is rounding up some of the most notable coronavirus news making headlines online. Here’s what you need to know for Friday, April 9. Pandemic death toll on health …
He downloaded the Trezor app on iOS. It was a scam and stole $1 million in bitcoin.
In less than a second, nearly all of his life savings — 17.1 bitcoin worth $600,000 at the time — was gone. The app was a fake, designed to trick people into thinking it was a legitimate app. But Christodoulou is angrier at Apple than at the thieves themselves: He says Apple marketed the App …
A pro-Trump scam PAC wants $100 donations to get him back on Twitter
One of the telemarketers behind the calls, who spoke to a POLITICO reporter on Wednesday, promised that “100 percent of the contributions go directly to President Trump.” But the calls aren’t being made by Trump’s Save America political action committee. In fact, it’s not entirely clear who’s behind them. The telemarketers on the line said …
Health care provider warns of COVID-19 vaccine phone scam
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Officials with a Wisconsin health care provider say consumers should be aware of a new COVID-19 vaccine phone scam. Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin are alerting people after patients say they’re getting calls about scheduling a vaccine appointment, and the Caller ID says it’s from Froedtert Systems. The …
Don’t let scammers break your heart, or your bank
The FBI is warning about romance scams, pointing to “con artists” on most dating and social media sites who are breaking hearts and bank accounts. The bureau says these are experts in “romance scams” will seem genuine, caring and believable — but all they want is your money. “The scammer’s intention is to establish a …
Ask SAM: Is winter break for WSFCS really three weeks? | Local News
Q: Is winter break for students in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools three full school weeks, Dec. 21 thru Jan. 8? This would be the longest winter break that I can ever remember. Answer: Brent Campbell, the chief marketing and communications officer for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, said the reader “is correct that the first day …
Apple, Biden, Musk and other high-profile Twitter accounts hacked in crypto scam – TechCrunch
A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were simultaneously hacked on Wednesday by attackers who used the accounts — some with millions of followers — to spread a cryptocurrency scam. Apple, Elon Musk and Joe Biden were among the accounts compromised in a broadly targeted hack that remained mysterious hours after taking place. Those accounts and …
Health scam: CLP seeks CM’s resignation : The Tribune India
Tribune News Service Shimla, June 3 The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) today demanded that Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur must resign in view of the large-scale irregularities in the health department and a White Paper be issued with regard to all purchases of sanitisers, PPE kits and ventilators. The CLP, which met here today with …
West Seattle Blog… | WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen white Crosstrek; broken-glass break-in; scam alert
Three West Seattle Crime Watch notes this afternoon: STOLEN WHITE SUBARU: Reported by Becca: Sadly reaching out to report that my car was stolen from our driveway last night. We live in the Gatewood neighborhood on Orchard Street. It is a 2017 white Subaru Crosstrek, WA plate BCW8406. Only thing unique is a yellow paint …
It’s just painful to see how many scam apps are on the App Store. : apple
Was browsing the App Store and saw apps with ridiculous claims like: With the [redacted] medical app, you can check your heart rhythm in just one minute by placing your finger on your smartphone camera. Regular use supports the detection of cardiac arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation, to prevent a stroke. or this one: – …