Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Prosecutors say two USPS employees received kickbacks from trucking company owners in exchange for helping secure about $15 million in postal service contracts.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
Demand has risen for the EB-1A visa, creating a cottage industry of services for vanity awards, ghostwritten research papers and "profile building" services. USCIS is investigating potential fraud.
Scammers pretending to be Walmart employees are preying on consumers, according to the FCC. Here's what to watch out for.
Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers.
Federal prosecutors said a criminal network in Cambodia used forced labor to extract billions from victims in the U.S. and around the world.
The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.
President Donald Trump says he is pardoning Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly making several businessmen sheriff's deputies in exchange for cash.
The U.S. government loses hundreds of billions to fraud each year, with criminals using stolen identities to make unemployment claims and target disaster funding.
In his first term, President Trump granted pardons or clemency to more than 60 convicted fraudsters, including some involved in health care schemes with astonishing costs.
Attorneys general from 14 states are challenging the authority of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
A Florida woman with no training in mental health services pretended to be a licensed social worker during online therapy sessions with Brightside Health patients.
Owners of an Arizona wound care company allegedly targeted elderly patients, many of them terminally ill, in sprawling medical scheme, the Justice Department said.
Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, who earned fame for the show "Chrisley Knows Best" that chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family, were convicted in 2022.
James Arthur McDonald Jr. told one person he planned to "vanish" before going on the run in 2021.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
Former President Donald Trump on Monday officially began the process of appealing the historic $454 million judgment against him.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization were dealt severe penalties in a civil case alleging widespread fraud.
Colorado securities regulators allege Pastor Eli Regalado "peddled outlandish promises of wealth" to other Christians.
Former President Donald Trump disregarded limits imposed by the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial in New York and addressed the court during closing arguments.
The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
Thieves stole the statue, called "The Prize Catch," from Glenmere Park about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
All lanes of I-225 reopened shortly after a five-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital early Thursday morning.
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
Thieves stole the statue, called "The Prize Catch," from Glenmere Park about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
All lanes of I-225 reopened shortly after a five-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital early Thursday morning.
A Castle Rock restaurant has experienced two fires in two days.
The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.
A new community building in Breckenridge is trying to make life a little easier for locals struggling to survive in one of Colorado's most expensive mountain communities.
Police in Greeley are searching for the suspects wanted in the theft of a bronze statue from a local park.
An Aurora teen has been arrested, accused of throwing molotov cocktails at police in an alleged crime spree that also included a suspected car theft and taking a weapon to school property.
The Cherry Creek High School rebuild begins this summer as the school celebrates its 75th year.
Larimer County Sheriff's deputies say the fire sparked near Carter Lake on Monday was caused by a man working on his home and no charges will be filed.
Opinions vary on whether a proposed Bus Rapid Transit project along Colorado Boulevard would improve travel times for commuters in both buses and vehicles.
The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
The Broncos are kicking off the season in primetime. Denver will travel to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in Week 1 on Monday Night Football.
Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died.
Grandview High School has produced many professional athletes, including professional baseball players. This year, the school has a pitcher who is gaining a lot of national attention, named Ethan Wachsmann.
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Part of the problem starts before clinicians ever see a patient.
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Twenty-four out of Colorado's nearly 180 school districts have earned special recognition for asthma preparation and education.
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.