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entertainment-and-crime2 years ago

"Actress and Stuntwoman Carrie Bernans Seriously Injured in NYC New Year's Hit-and-Run"

Marvel actress Carrie Bernans suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car on New Year's Eve near Madison Square Garden in NYC. The car crashed into a food truck, pinning Bernans and injuring others, including three NYPD officers. The 44-year-old male driver, allegedly fleeing from a hit-and-run, is now in custody. Bernans has undergone surgery for multiple injuries. The incident occurred as crowds were leaving Times Square after the New Year's celebration, and a mass casualty incident was declared.

entertainment-and-crime2 years ago

Andy Cohen Opens Up About Falling Victim to Costly Bank Fraud Scam

Andy Cohen, the host of "Watch What Happens Live!" and "Daddy Diaries" podcast, disclosed that he was scammed out of a significant amount of money by fraudsters posing as his bank. The scammers contacted him after he lost a card, making the communication seem legitimate. They gained access to his bank accounts by tricking him into providing personal information and setting up call and message forwarding. Cohen is currently trying to recover the stolen funds and advises others to be vigilant with emails and to visit their bank branches if they suspect fraudulent activity. The FBI's 2023 report highlights phishing as the top reported internet crime in 2022.

entertainment-and-crime2 years ago

Andy Cohen Falls Prey to Costly Bank Scam

Andy Cohen, the host of "Watch What Happens Live!" and "Daddy Diaries" podcast, disclosed that he was defrauded by scammers who posed as his bank. The scammers capitalized on a card he had recently lost, leading him to believe that there was fraud on his account. Despite realizing something was wrong when asked for his Apple ID, Cohen had already logged into his bank app through a fraudulent site, granting the scammers access. They managed to wire "a lot of money" from his accounts and set up call and message forwarding to intercept bank communications. Cohen is still trying to recover the stolen funds and advises others to be vigilant with emails and to visit their bank branch if they suspect fraud. The FBI's 2023 report highlights phishing as the most reported internet crime in 2022, with significant financial losses.