Selena Christina Perez gets paid to be hot, but lately she’s been scorching the earth for free. In a recent social media post, the model alleges she’s owed $3,000 for her work with legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath — cash that Perez claims has been missing for over a year. But it isn’t Dame McGrath … Read more
Here’s something to honk about. A new California law set to take effect October 1 takes aim at slimy car salesmen, protecting Golden State buyers and lessees from hidden costs, misleading terms, and predatory sale tactics. Dubbed the California Combating Auto Retail Scams, or CARS Act, Senate Bill 766 requires dealerships to advertise the total … Read more
A fraudster brought home the bacon after a massive pig butchering scam. Lori Flowers, 58, was the latest victim in a massive, $600,000 scam after thinking she was helping out a friend. The pig-butchering scam — an investment scheme where victims get “fattened” with false attention before getting exploited financially — happened after Flowers thought … Read more
A Texas couple got taken for a ride by a dubious discount travel club, and now they’re warning other travel lovers to beware. Long-term members of a reputable discount travel club, Diane and Reid McNabb of Dallas were pressured to re-up their membership during a high-stakes 90-minute sales pitch. The salesperson told the couple their old … Read more
From scam guys to cam girls, it’s a wicked world for people looking for love online. Just look at cyber villain du jour, a lousy liar named Daejon Love who allegedly conned at least 26 victims out of more than $1.3 million. How? He posed as a romance-starved player for the San Francisco 49ers. But … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 62-year-old man. I was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Growing up, I had several surgeries and much dental work to improve my appearance. I had wonderful friends who never teased me about it. Now, looking back at my childhood, I realize that my father hated me because … Read more
They’re denying the Shake-down accusations. Shake Shack has addressed viral allegations that it imposed a “no tip” fee at self-checkout, claiming that the apparent surcharge was actually a glitch in the system. The controversy erupted after TikTok creator B.D. Powell claimed he was charged for not leaving a gratuity at one of the burger monger’s … Read more
It was real until it wasn’t. A San Francisco man is sending out a warning to renters after falling victim to a sophisticated rental scam that cost him $18,600 last month. “I think I’m a pretty savvy person… and I fell for this scam,” 28-year-old Alvin Tran told ABC 7. While searching for an apartment … Read more
They claim the accusations are half-baked. Bougie NYC bakery La Parisien has denied allegations by a popular foodfluencer that they were selling Costco croissants to unsuspecting customers for a staggering markup. Earlier this week, content creator Sreenitya, digitally known as @TallBrownGirlll, had posted a viral TikTok expose that appeared to show a deliveryman unloading boxes of … Read more
One rainy afternoon in August, Jean Booth scurried up the stairs of a nondescript Thai restaurant tucked into a strip mall off the highway, shook out her blue, shoulder-length hair and took out her phone. She bit her lip; no messages. Her boyfriend, Donnie, was due to arrive at the airport in a matter of … Read more
Turks and Caicos Islands regularly draw Americans with their white-sand beaches — but US officials are renewing safety warnings for travelers. The US State Department on Tuesday updated its Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for the British Overseas Territory. The islands are best known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs and luxury resorts, while Grand … Read more
Matt Miller is facing an investigation by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office after the ESPN NFL scout became the subject of a viral Reddit thread alleging he ran fantasy football charity leagues and withheld payment from multiple participants. The Missouri AG’s office told Awful Announcing it has “an open investigation into this issue.” The Reddit … Read more
The city’s World Cup runneth over with conmen. Gothamites and guests alike are in danger of falling prey to fraudsters posing as taxi and ride-share drivers stationed at NYC-area airports as millions fly into the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials warn. Airport hustling scammers, men and women offering illegal transportation services to unwitting travelers, … Read more
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When the ship hits the fan, vacationers might be dead in the water — quite literally. No sleep, lifeless bodies and horny cheaters hunting for green cards. That’s life at sea — or so warns cruise ship crew member, Raye, and her colleague, virally unveiling the unpleasant underbelly of luxury liners. “Things about working on a cruise … Read more
Before slamming that laptop shut and slipping on your Hawaiian shirt for a well-deserved summer vacation, it’s important to keep an eye out for pesky travel scams while planning your next trip. According to new research by McAfee, over one in three Americans have come across a travel-related cyberthreat, with 41% of those who’ve engaged with … Read more
A single mom has revealed the shocking way scammers threatened to destroy her small business unless she paid up. Gina Tsigaris, owner of Sydney-based removalist company Move it with Gina, said her 11-year reputation was suddenly thrown into jeopardy when her online profile was targeted in an elaborate extortion scam. “It happened so fast. Over … Read more
She made these fast-food fraudsters eat dirt. Stealing someone’s takeout delivery order is in bad taste. Still, it’s a recurring malfeasance suffered by foodies nationwide, from the Big Apple to the Lone Star State and beyond. But when a no-nonsense Uber Eats courier caught a couple of creeps trying to swipe her customer’s chow, she quickly quashed the scheme, … Read more
Experts have warned that we’re heading for an AI-fueled “dementia crisis” — but Kathy Hilton’s already had her own AI-fueled tummy crisis. On the season 15 reunion of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” that aired last week, Hilton, 67, admitted that she’d been duped by a fake AI diet which she thought was endorsed by … Read more
These scammers are getting smart. There’s no denying that today’s job market is horrid, as the unemployed are struggling to not only get a job offer but to land a single interview. As eager as job hunters may be, experts advise them to be wary when an “opportunity” pops into their inboxes, as scammers are … Read more