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How to avoid the text message scam putting your cash at risk

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

(NerdWallet) - The Federal Trade Commission recently revealed the most reported text message scam: bank impersonations.Reports of bank impersonations by text in 2022 jumped to 20 times the number reported in 2019. According to the FTC, consumers reported a loss of more than $330 million to text message scams in 2022. And cash that’s lost because of bank fraud or scams isn’t covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or National Credit Union Administration.Banks are a safe place to keep your money, but there are still a few basic but important precautions you can take to ensure you don’t fall for a bank-impersonation text scam. Here’s how to protect your money from text message scams impersonating your financial institution.» LEARN: How to stay safe from financial scamsDon't make money moves under pressureText message scammers will try to make you feel like action is required immediately — at the risk of losing your money. It may come as an urgent message warning you to call or c...

Matthew McConaughey takes photos, signs new book ‘Just Because’ for hundreds in Austin  

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Hundreds lined up early Saturday morning outside of Book People in Austin to receive a signed copy of Matthew McConaughey’s new picture book, “Just Because,” and snap a photo with the Austin legend. “Matthew is the minister of culture,” Julius Crowe, who stood in line for three hours Saturday morning. “I'm [from] Austin. He's a local person from Austin. We both went to the same university. And I've seen so many of his movies—I've read those books,” Crowe added. “He's kind of a role model.”  MORE: Matthew McConaughey to release book later this year “Just Because,” which is available for purchase, is McConaughey’s debut picture book. It follows his memoir, “Green Lights,” a New York Times No. 1 bestseller released in 2020. “[‘Just Because’ is] filled with [McConaughey’s ] trademark humor and wisdom, Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey has crafted a soulful and irreverent collection of life lessons that em...

MSP: Fatal shooting involving trooper under investigation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

HANCOCK, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Massachusetts State Police announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that involved a state trooper. The incident took place on Saturday morning in the town of Hancock. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! At 7 a.m. on September 9, a MSP trooper responded to an emergency call at a residence on Richmond Road. Upon arrival, the trooper located a man at the home who had reportedly been armed. According to police, the man did not back down following the trooper's requests to desist, resulting in the officer discharging his service weapon. Police say emergency medical personnel attempted to treat the man for his injuries, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Troy man arrested on burglary, arson charges The investigation of the incident and its circumstances remains ongoing.

St. Charles County to consider property tax freeze for senior citizens

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A new Missouri law allows counties to approve property tax breaks for senior citizens. St. Charles County could become the first in the St. Louis region to approve such tax breaks. According to a news release Friday, the St. Charles County Council could approve a bill as soon as Monday that allows for property tax freezes as soon as next year. Fans disappointed as Guns N’ Roses abruptly postpones St. Louis show Under the new law, counties would be allowed to freeze property tax rates on the primary residences of senior citizens and create a tax credit to offset the cost of their property taxes. The legislation also ends state taxes on Social Security benefits starting in 2024. To qualify, according to the bill, residents of St. Charles County must be at least 62 years old by Jan. 1, 2024. The county also adds that the tax freeze would "not apply to ad valorem taxes levied for the payment of bond indebtedness or the state blind pension fund." For mor...

Man dies in four-car crash in north St. Louis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man died from injuries he suffered in a four-car crash Friday evening in north St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has identified Christopher McClinton, 31, as the victim. Next of kin has been notified. Fans disappointed as Guns N’ Roses abruptly postpones St. Louis show The crash happened just after 6 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Angelica Street and North Florissant Avenue in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Investigators say McClinton was heading southbound on North Florissant Avenue when he struck a driver heading eastbound on Angelica Street. As the two cars collided, they struck two other parked and unoccupied cars nearby. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Police say McClinton was rushed to a h...

Man killed in overnight shooting near Ruby Hill Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

A man was killed overnight Friday in a shooting near Ruby Hill Park.The shooting happened near the intersection of Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue, Denver police said in a 1:15 a.m. Saturday post on X.UPDATE: The adult male victim has been pronounced deceased. This is being investigated as a homicide. The Office of the Medical Examiner will release the victim’s name and cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to call @CrimeStoppersCO— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 9, 2023Police reported the man died Saturday morning about 10 a.m.The Office of the Medical Examiner will release the victim’s name and cause of death.Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man found shot to death on Colfax in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Arrests of MS-13 street gang members in metro Denver raise hopes violent gang disrupted Crime and Public Safety | Wo...

Local cycling store on brink of shutting down after robbery 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

A family-owned business in L.A. County is reeling from a robbery that has left them close to shutting their doors for good. Irwindale Cycles on Arrow Highway had nearly $40,000 worth of bikes and inventory stolen from them during a break-in last week, according to a GoFundMe set up to help the business recoup some of their losses. “This isn’t a corporation or franchise owned store; this is a family who has tirelessly spent years creating and supporting the cycling community we have come to know today in the San Gabriels,” the GoFundMe said. “This kind of loss to a family-owned shop is devastating...but even worse would be the loss of their store in the next few months.” A woman was able to take two pictures of the alleged robbers on a train before they exited in Pasadena. (GoFundMe)A woman was able to take two pictures of the alleged robbers on a train before they exited in Pasadena. (GoFundMe)Irwindale Cycles as seen in an undated photo. (GoFundMe)According...

Maui wants visitors to return to island

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

(KRON) -- In the aftermath of the deadly Lahaina fire, Hawaii's leaders and Hollywood celebrities told travelers to vacate. They did just that.However, I went to Maui this week and spoke with locals who say, "please come back." Watch the full story in the video player above.

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Irish Open, 2 shots behind leader Hurly Long

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy birdied his last two holes to move into contention for a second Irish Open title as most of the players in front of him faltered in the third round on Saturday. McIlroy finished off a 6-under 66 with a short birdie putt on the 18th to push into third place, two shots behind leader Hurly Long of Germany. That’s a better spot than he had expected, given that he started the day eight shots off the lead.“I felt like I maybe needed to go a couple lower to get myself right in it,” 2016 winner McIlroy said while more than a dozen players were still on the course. “But the guys at the top haven’t really went away from the field that much today.” And they didn’t get anything going on the back nine at The K Club, either. Long needed a birdie on the last hole to restore a two-shot advantage over McIlroy after a 70 gave him a 13-under total of 203. Jordan Smith, who held a share of the overnight lead with Shubhankar Sharma, then also birdied the...

No. 10 Notre Dame’s game at NC State is suspended in 2nd quarter due to weather concerns

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:07 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Saturday’s game between No. 10 Notre Dame and North Carolina State has been suspended in the second quarter due to weather concerns.The Fighting Irish led 3-0 with 14:45 left in the quarter when officials informed fans that the game would be suspended. The stadium’s new videoboard cited lightning within 8 miles (13 kilometers) of Carter-Finley Stadium.Heavy storms hit the Raleigh area in the morning, and ominous clouds lingered about two hours before kickoff. Those appeared to break in the first quarter before returning and leading to the game’s pause shortly before 1 p.m.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource