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'The icon that you are': Kid Cudi hailed for sharing photos from pro-Palestinian rally
'The icon that you are': Kid Cudi hailed for sharing photos from pro-Palestinian rally
'I can't watch what's happening in the world and remain silent,' Kid Cudi wrote
2023-11-26 19:19
MLS & Inter Miami working on signing Lionel Messi ahead of Barcelona
MLS & Inter Miami working on signing Lionel Messi ahead of Barcelona
Major League Soccer and Inter Miami are continuing to work on a package they hope will convince Lionel Messi to move to North America instead of re-joining Barcelona or moving to Saudi Arabia.
2023-06-07 20:45
Influencer extradited for 'scamming millions from lonely old men'
Influencer extradited for 'scamming millions from lonely old men'
A popular social media influencer has been extradited from the UK to the US after allegedly scamming $2 million (£1.5 million) from lonely Americans. Mona Faiz Montrage, who has amassed over 4 million followers on her Instagram @Hajia4Reall, even allegedly pretended to marry one victim by sending over a fake marriage document. From around 2013 to 2019, the 30-year-old was allegedly a member of a criminal enterprise based in West Africa, according to the US Attorney's Office in New York. The Enterprise was said to commit a string of fraudulent acts against people in America, including romance scams. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter These were performed through email, text and social media exchanges that led the victims to believe they were in romantic relationships with the person on the other side. That scammer was often said to be given a fake identity by the Enterprise. They would then get victims to transfer money under false pretences. In one instance, Montrage allegedly had a victim send $89,000 (£71,000) through 82 transfers with claims it was to help her father's farm in Ghana, as per the court documents. US Attorney Damian Williams said: "As alleged, Mona Faiz Montrage was a member of a criminal conspiracy that specifically targeted older Americans through romance scams. These scams can be both financially and emotionally devastating for vulnerable victims. Thanks to the efforts of our law enforcement partners, Montrage was arrested abroad and has been brought to the United States to face justice." FBI Assistant Director in Charge Michael J. Driscoll added: "We alleged today that Ms Montrage participated in multiple romance scams – often targeting elderly victims – resulting in more than $2 million in fraudulent funds under her control. Romance scams – especially those that target older individuals – are of major concern. The FBI will be tireless in our efforts to hold fraudsters accountable in the criminal justice system." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-16 22:09
Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack
Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack
The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.
1970-01-01 08:00
No fuss, no muss: Ivanka 'Iva' Trump makes incognito trip to Maui to help wildfire survivors
No fuss, no muss: Ivanka 'Iva' Trump makes incognito trip to Maui to help wildfire survivors
Ivanka Trump joined hands with CityServe International, a humanitarian organization, to reach out and help the beleaguered Maui community
2023-09-18 15:37
Insurance companies sue energy corporation after it was blamed for helping start Colorado wildfire
Insurance companies sue energy corporation after it was blamed for helping start Colorado wildfire
Dozens of insurance companies are suing Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy to recoup money paid out to homes and businesses lost in Colorado’s most destructive wildfire in 2021
2023-07-12 04:15
South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military
South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military
The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.
2023-10-27 15:01
Dollar slides to over two-month low as Fed cut bets take charge
Dollar slides to over two-month low as Fed cut bets take charge
By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar slid to a more than two-month low on Monday, extending
2023-11-20 17:47
'This is not about you': Internet calls out Amy Schumer over post about 'standing alone' as a Jew
'This is not about you': Internet calls out Amy Schumer over post about 'standing alone' as a Jew
Amy Schumer recalled how her heritage made her a target during her school years
2023-10-15 21:59
Who is Chase Ainsworth? Dad-of-two accused of abducting son, 5, after killing estranged wife
Who is Chase Ainsworth? Dad-of-two accused of abducting son, 5, after killing estranged wife
Chase Ainsworth is charged with murder and child stealing, allegedly killing his estranged wife Samantha inside her Oklahoma home
2023-08-01 15:13
Tri Counties Bank Kicks Off Annual Food Drive in Support of The Salvation Army
Tri Counties Bank Kicks Off Annual Food Drive in Support of The Salvation Army
CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 13, 2023--
2023-11-14 01:00
Lewis Capaldi gets to existential crisis level on 'Hot Ones'
Lewis Capaldi gets to existential crisis level on 'Hot Ones'
Lewis Capaldi's Hot Ones episode may start off fairly composed, but don't let that fool
2023-07-07 17:51