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Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. attorney says

U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Leah Foley announced charges against 13 people for an elaborate "grandparent scam" that was allegedly based in the Dominican Republic.

Aug 13, 2025

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Michigan man arrested after reporting fake bomb threat on Spirit Airlines flight

A Monroe, Michigan, man accused of calling in a fake bomb threat that halted a Spirit Airlines flight Thursday at the Detroit Metro Airport was taken into custody, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Jun 6, 2025

Kidnapped Texas girl rescued in California after holding up "help me" sign

The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times during the three days she was held by her kidnapper.

Jul 21, 2023

Man pleads guilty to defrauding Williams Sonoma in multi-million-dollar scheme

An Irvine man pleaded guilty to participating in a multi-million-dollar kickback scheme targeting San Francisco-based Williams Sonoma, according to an announcement Tuesday from the U.S. Attorney's Office and the IRS.