A Queensland police officer and his wife have been accused of running police checks on people being targeted by a relative who was a private investigator. Senior Constable David Francis O’Neill and his public servant wife Miranda Jane O’Neill, a former police officer, appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday. In court with them […]
8News Investigates: Red Light Camera Company Scandal
Richmond, VA—The company the city of Richmond contracted to run the controversial red light camera program is dealing with its own share of controversy: Redflex is at the center of a bribery scandal tied to payoffs of an official in another city. Red light cameras have been dubbed “eyes in the sky,” and some believe […]
Social media editor charged in hacking conspiracy
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A deputy social media editor for Reuters vowed that Friday would be “business as usual” despite charges of conspiring with the notorious hacking group Anonymous to deface an online story of the Los Angeles Times. Federal authorities allege that in December 2010, Matthew Keys, 26, provided hackers with login information to access the computer system […]
Just hang up
This week is National Consumer Protection Week, a fitting backdrop for a story I’ve been working on that has become deeply personal. For years, I’ve heard stories from friends — mainly senior citizens — who have received stacks of suspicious mail promising riches from lotteries that no one has ever heard of. Some would even […]
Common Signs of Email Fraud Letter
Look at this real letter sent to me that is simply asking me for a mere $35 in order to receive 4.5 million dollars. Little risk for me right? Wrong! First read this and see how many signs you can find that the email is NOT authentic. Sender: “Western Union Office” <westernunionoffice@gmail.hu> Happy new year […]
