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State and feds fail to protect Americans from foreign scammers
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (263+ words) According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, more complaints are filed in California than any other state. One particularly awful story comes from an 81-year-old Alhambra widower who lost $720,000 to a cryptocurrency scam, her entire life savings. Like so…...
A new perspective: Rose Parade announces first-ever TikTok livestream
1+ week, 6+ day ago (241+ words) For the first time in its 137-year history, the Rose Parade will be streaming live on TikTok, introducing a brand-new way for audiences around the world to experience the New Year's Day celebration, officials said. In partnership with TikTok, the…...
What’s causing his Bluetooth to disconnect on the 405 Freeway?
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (346+ words) " James Nissenberg, Villa Park There are gantries along the way, which hold overhead high-resolution cameras and transponder readers. A Kapsch representative told the OCTA that the equipment shouldn't be causing any interference. "No one else has raised this issue with…...
This is the phishing scam that gets a San Diego identity theft expert ‘really, very angry’
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1111+ words) Digital thieves are nothing if not persistent and innovative. They keep finding new ways to try to part you from your money. Phishing " where thieves pose as trusted entities or send legitimate looking emails or messages to trick you into…...
Viral TikTok ‘Chromebook Challenge’ leads to Long Beach student’s arson arrest, officials say
8+ mon, 9+ hour ago (32+ words) No injuries were reported and only the computer was damaged, the district says. No injuries were reported and only the computer was damaged, the district says. More in Crime and Public Safety...
TikTok goes dark as U.S. ban takes effect
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (858+ words) The company's app was also removed from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available. When users opened the TikTok app on Saturday…...