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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vehicle repair scams being done in local parking lots, police say
AMERICAN FORK, Utah (ABC4) — American Fork police are warning the public about fraudulent vehicle repair offers taking place in parking lots around the community. There has been an increasing number of reports about the scam in Utah County, police said. Here's how it works. Individuals approach drivers in public parking lots, claiming they can quickly repair minor damage, such as dents or scratches, for a small fee. Victims then report two common outcomes. One, the repair is never completed after payment is made. Two, after the victim sends payment via Venmo, Cash App, or other mobile payment apps, the scammer claims the transaction didn`t go through, then takes the victim's phone under the guise of checking the app, and sends more unauthorized payments to themselves. 'These scams have already cost residents hundreds of dollars,' American Fork police said. Here are the following rules to follow in order to avoid this type of scam, provided by police: Do not allow unsolicited individuals to perform repairs on your vehicle in public places. Only trust certified auto body shops or professionals you personally know. Never hand over your phone to a stranger, especially after making a digital payment. If you've been a victim or have witnessed this type of activity, please contact the American Fork Police Department immediately. 'I'm just embarrassed about being scammed,' one victim, who wished to remain anonymous, said in an interview with ABC4. 'I look back at it, like, man, I can't believe I fell for that. You know?' 'I had gotten in a car accident about a year before and I had a big dent in the front of my car that I needed to get fixed, and I hadn't gotten fixed yet.' they said. 'So during traffic hour and on the freeway, this guy stopped, like pulled up next to me … So he's honking me down and I put down my window a little confused. He's like, 'Hey, I see you have that dent.'' They continued, 'He spoke very professionally, like really salesy. And he said, 'I can get that dent fixed for you right now. You know, if we just pull over to the side of the road, you know, I have all my tools with me.'' The victim said they took the next exit and pulled off to a parking lot. 'So they start working on the car after I send the money. And they bumped out the dent, but it's still like lumpy. Obviously, it's not perfect,' they said. 'And he goes, 'Alright, we're gonna put this bondo on there and contact me tomorrow and we'll get your car fixed.' So we get to that day. I call him again later that night.' On the call, the scammer said they could set up a time to get the rest done the following day. Once the victim began sending photos of the damage for reference, they discovered they had been blocked. The victim then reached out from a different phone, and the messages went through. The scammer then blocked that number, after trying to convince the victim that they had not blocked the original number. It was at that point that the victim contacted police and filed a report. They said they had sent the money via Cash App. 'I messed up. I shouldn't have trusted him. It was unfortunate for sure.' End of the month wrap-up — a closer look at May's weather Vehicle repair scams being done in local parking lots, police say Utah Democratic Party elects new leadership, Brian King Mama and baby bear cool off in California family's pool Last living grandson of 10th U.S. President John Tyler, dies at 96 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Parents did their best to keep daughter, 15, safe, but 'pedophiles' still found terrifying way to contact her... and now she's vanished
Olga and Nikolai Petrov did all they could to keep their daughter Alisa safe from dangers lurking in the shadows. They monitored her phone, checked all her messages, and taught the inquisitive and social teenager to be careful around strangers. But Alisa, who had never spent a night without her parents, has been missing for a month after suddenly running away from her home in Utah on April 21. What her protective parents didn't know, is the 15-year-old had dug an ancient long-forgotten iPad out of a dusty box and hidden it in her dresser. Under their noses, two men allegedly slid into her Instagram messages and spent months grooming the child, their conversations growing more disturbing by the day. Olga told the iPad was so well hidden that she and her husband missed it when they searched their house for clues after she didn't come home. The secret device was only found when police rummaged through the suburban home in American Fork, about 32 miles south of Salt Lake City. 'We regularly check her phone and there was nothing suspicious. Everything seemed to be normal, just classmates, neighbors,' Olga said. 'We never thought she could be talking to strangers in this way.' Olga said the device was about eight years old, a first-generation iPad Pro they only kept because it had old family photos, and soon forgot they still owned. 'I didn't even know where that would be, probably in some boxes with old stuff... nobody used it for many years now and then for some reason she started to use it,' she said. Sickening police files detailed how the alleged pedophiles slowly gained Alisa's trust and convinced her to send them nude photos and engage in perverted sexual fantasies. Eventually, one of them, identified by police as Matthew Nicholas Menard, 35, arranged to meet her in Las Vegas and then fly to his home in Miami, where he allegedly planned to do unspeakable acts. Alisa was dropped off at her school, Canyon Grove Academy, but instead of going to class she bought supplies at a nearby gas station and convinced a man there to drive her to the local train station. She got off the train in Provo, the end of the line about 14 miles south of American Fork, and asked multiple people to help her get to Las Vegas. The teenager hasn't been seen since, and no one knows where she went, who she is with, or how much danger she is in. 'They (police) say they cannot guarantee [that Alisa is still alive] but there was no indication that she's not,' Olga said. 'They say they still have some leads... but we have no idea what kind of leads, they're not saying anything.' The second man Alisa was talking to, identified by police as William Taylor Glines, 37, from Texas City, Texas, was arrested on May 8 and remains in custody. He does not have a lawyer listed. Menard has not been arrested. has attempted to contact him for comment. Olga said police believe she never ended up meeting either of them, which is a great relief considering the 'graphic detail' Menard allegedly shared in chats with Alisa of his 'his intent to sexually abuse the child'. The worried mother hoped Alisa was only staying away because 'I would assume she's really embarrassed', and wasn't being held hostage. She said Alisa didn't have much money for a whole month and it was below 40F some nights since she was gone and she didn't have a coat. 'So somebody else is either helping her and we don't know who or where... I'm not suspecting the worst,' she said. 'That means she's with somebody else and we don't know if it's a good person or a bad person.' Olga hasn't seen a photo of Menard, or, thankfully, read any of the disturbing conversations Alisa had with him, but saw Gliner's mugshot on the news. 'He looks quite bad... he looked like, maybe not criminal, but similar. He didn't look like he's a superstar,' she said. Olga believes the pair likely lied about their age and sent her fake or younger photos of themselves to lure her in. 'I don't believe that was her idea talking to those guys, I think they convinced her to keep talking to them,' she said. 'She told them she is minor and they still proceeded with the nasty stuff, which is really gross.' But Alisa was also very trusting of people and liked to strike up conversations with people in the park, while hiking, or on family holidays. 'She was always trying to meet people to talk to people, like I mean she was just trusting, and we cautioned her about it all the time to at least to be careful,' she said. 'That's just how she is... and they took advantage of her.' Olga said Alisa wanted to study forensics and was already doing some AP classes this semester before she went missing. 'Everything was really good but those guys messed everything up,' she said. Glines was charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted aggravated exploitation of a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, enticement of a minor, and criminal solicitation. He was also charged by police in Texas with possessing more than 50 child sexual abuse images or videos. Menard was charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, enticement of a minor, and criminal solicitation. Both have lengthy histories of petty crimes, but no past child sex convictions. Police detailed in affidavits the disturbing messages between Alisa and Menard going back to January 17, most of which were sexual in nature. 'At one point (Menard) asked (the girl), "Are u secretly 15 lol" to which (she) responded... "of course (y)eppers I'm actually in middle school",' police wrote in charging affidavits. Despite knowing how young she was, they continued to talk and 'the conversations are largely sexual in nature'. '[Menard] over the course of several months, corresponded with [the teen] for the purpose of soliciting sex, sodomy, and child sex abuse material from the minor,' it continued. '[He] discussed in graphic detail his intent to sexually abuse the child. [He] encouraged and engaged with [the teen] all from the state of Florida, where all his substantial ties to the community and resources are.' Eventually, the pair made plans to meet in Las Vegas - where Alisa told witnesses she was heading - and then go to his home in Miami. 'Matt tells the victim he will fly to Las Vegas for a business trip later in May, and she can lay low until he gets there,' the warrant alleged. 'They then planned to fly to Los Angeles, CA, together for several days, before ultimately going back to Miami, FL, where Matt lives.' Local police contacted Menard, who they said admitted talking to Alisa on Instagram, and seized his phone. However, he was not arrested. Glines was identified through a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and arrested. He allegedly started talking to Alisa on February 3 and at one point said he was 'double checking' that she was 14 or 15. Many other conversations detailed in charging documents included disturbing explicit sexual language, and allegedly nude photos. Whether Alisa made it to Las Vegas and met either of the men is unclear, as is what happened to her after she was seen in Provo, Utah. Petrov's desperate family are offering a $20,000 reward for anyone with information on her whereabouts. They set up a website where they desperately appealed to the teen. 'Alisa, if you can see this, please know that we love you, we will always love you. We miss you. All of your friends and our friends are very worried too,' her parents Olga and Nikolai said. 'We all want you to return. You will not get in trouble for running away. We are not mad at you. We absolutely love you regardless of what happened. 'We just want you to return back so that we are together as a happy family who care about each other, and we will try our hardest to make you happy. Please come back.' Police said the teen is classed as an endangered runaway. She is described as being about 5ft, 3in tall and weighing about 122lbs. Surveillance footage showed her wearing a white shirt with darker lettering on the front.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Domo: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
AMERICAN FORK, Utah (AP) — AMERICAN FORK, Utah (AP) — Domo, Inc. (DOMO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $18.1 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the American Fork, Utah-based company said it had a loss of 45 cents. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 9 cents per share. The company posted revenue of $80.1 million in the period. For the current quarter ending in July, Domo expects its results to range from a loss of 7 cents per share to a loss of 3 cents per share. The company said it expects revenue in the range of $77.5 million to $78.5 million for the fiscal second quarter. Domo expects full-year results to range from a loss of 26 cents per share to a loss of 18 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $312 million to $320 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights ( using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DOMO at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Annual Report from YouScience Reveals 72% of Students Aren't Ready for Life After High School and Sharp College Enrollment Drop
As four-year college enrollment plummets to 35%, students are rethinking their futures, but most say they're unprepared for what comes next AMERICAN FORK, Utah, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- YouScience®, the leading education technology company transforming college and career readiness through its award-winning platform Brightpath, today released its third annual Post-Graduation Readiness Report, revealing a growing disconnect between students' education and their preparedness for real-world success. Drawing from a national online survey of over 500 high school graduates from the Classes of 2021 through 2024, and trends across six graduating classes dating back to 2019, the report uncovers a deepening crisis: students are navigating a rapidly changing world with outdated tools and minimal guidance. The findings demand urgent action to redesign how we prepare young people for life after high school. Among the report's most critical findings: 'This year's data makes one thing clear: today's students are open to new paths, but they lack the tools and guidance to make confident, informed decisions,' said Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. 'We must rethink what it truly means to prepare students, not just academically, but practically, for a world that values skills, purpose, and adaptability.' The data also highlights significant gender disparities. Males are far more likely than females to graduate high school with no plan at all (14% vs. 8%), while females remain more likely to follow the traditional four-year college route (68% vs. 46%). Too many classrooms still lack career-connected learning opportunities that help students see how their education applies in the real world. In fact, 50% of respondents said schools could have offered more work-based learning opportunities and 41% said schools should have helped them better understand their aptitudes. Far too often, students are relying on shallow, interest-only tools that miss the mark and fail to uncover the deeper aptitudes that shape potential and purpose. Without that level of insight, students are left guessing instead of planning. With patchwork solutions and vague career advice failing students, YouScience calls on education, business, and policy leaders to take immediate steps to close the readiness gap: 'Students don't need more generic advice, they need meaningful career exposure, real data about their strengths, and practical experiences that connect learning to life,' Barton added. 'This report gives us a roadmap. It's up to all of us to act.' To read the full 2025Post-Graduation Readiness Report or see how YouScience Brightpath equips schools to drive real student outcomes, visit About the report The 2025 Post-Graduation Readiness Report is YouScience's third annual study on how high school graduates are navigating life after graduation. Based on a 2025 online survey of over 500 students from the classes of 2021–2024, and analyzing trends from 2019 to 2024, the report reveals an urgent need to rethink how we prepare students for life beyond high school. It offers insights into graduates' current pathways, sense of preparedness, and the decisions shaping their futures. About YouScience YouScience® is the leading education technology company dedicated to empowering individuals with the data and credentials needed to succeed in school, career, and life. Its award-winning platform, Brightpath, is the only College & Career Readiness solution built for both compliance and impact—powered by scientifically backed aptitude discovery, industry-recognized certifications, and meaningful career connections. By leveraging cutting-edge research, AI, and industry collaboration, YouScience helps individuals uncover their unique talents, validate their skills, and connect with in-demand educational and career pathways. YouScience has served more than 13,400 educational institutions and millions of users nationwide, making it the preferred choice for individuals, parents, educators, and counselors to achieve real outcomes through education and career pathways. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE YouScience
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Domo, Inc. (DOMO): Among Stocks Insiders Bought in April After Trump's Tariff Rollout
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Domo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOMO) stands against other stocks that insiders bought in April after Trump's tariff rollout. President Donald Trump called April 2 a 'Liberation Day' after signing an executive order that imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with some exceptions. As a result, 57 countries will face higher tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. While general tariffs took effect on April 5, the elevated rates are set to begin on April 9. These so-called 'reciprocal tariffs' triggered retaliation from trade partners and contributed to a decline in the stock market.' On Sunday, Trump said, 'I don't want anything to go down, but sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,' as reported by CNBC. The blue-chip companies closed the Monday market session 0.91% lower, while the broader market index closed 0.23% lower after briefly entering bear market territory during the session. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.10% higher. Amid these tariff wars and overwhelming market uncertainty, insider trading often comes to focus. Why? When executives buy stock, it can suggest confidence in the company's future. On the other hand, insider sales don't have to be a negative sign for the company, because they can reflect personal decisions or investment diversification. This means that insider trading should be considered alongside the company's financial health and market conditions. Today, we're focusing on stocks that insiders have been buying in April. Using Insider Monkey's insider trading screener, we identified companies where at least one insider acquired shares from April 2 to April 7. From this list, we ranked the top 20 stocks with the highest value of insider purchases. Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds, focusing on insider trading and stock picks from hedge fund investor newsletters and conferences. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (). A view of the company's cloud-based business intelligence platform in use. Domo offers a cloud-based business intelligence platform that connects executives and employees to real-time data and insights across various devices. The American Fork, Utah-headquartered company operates in North America, Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and Japan. In a recent development, Domo partnered with Human Capital Vue to enhance HR analytics using Domo's data and AI platform. This collaboration helps HR teams integrate data from various systems, improving efficiency, security, and decision-making, while enabling real-time insights and faster organizational visibility. In April, the company's founder and CEO purchased $1.27 million worth of Domo shares at a price of $6.47 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is up 11.72%, trading at $7.91 per share. Over the past 12 months, Domo stock dropped 10.11%. Based on six Wall Street analysts' estimates, Domo stock is a 'Moderate Buy' with a price target of $10.25 per share. The average price target suggests a 28.93% upside from the latest price. Overall, DOMO ranks 15th on our list of stocks that insiders bought in April after Trump's tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of DOMO, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DOMO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this . READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
