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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Online vigilantes turn tables on scammers who victimize the elderly
(NewsNation) — Los Angeles-based Trilogy Media is trying to unravel complicated global scams that target vulnerable people, including the elderly, and sometimes the self-styled internet vigilantes are even able to turn the tables on fraudsters. 'These scammers are becoming so prolific and so successful. They are really good at making several different layers of separation between themselves and the victim,' co-founder Ashton Bingham tells 'CUOMO.' With its online content, Trilogy Media primarily educates the public about how some of these elaborate scams work by coaxing victims to part with information or money. Bingham and co-founder Art Kulik say bringing the perpetrators to justice is challenging because of jurisdictional issues. More than $35,000 recovered in stolen Bitcoin scam for Ohio woman 'Domestic law enforcement will say, 'Well, they're out of the country, we can't do anything,' but then foreign law enforcement will say, 'The victim is in the United States, so we can't do anything,'' Bingham said. In certain instances, Trilogy Media has been able to find people in the U.S. who are working with the scammers overseas. 'You can talk to us, or we can report it to police,' Bingham tells a suspect in one episode. Internationally, scammers are believed to siphon $1 trillion annually from victims. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Warnerville veteran is honored by state Senate
A Schoharie County military veteran has been added to the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame. Sen. Peter Oberacker announced Tuesday that he recognized Richard 'Bunk' Bingham, a retired Army first sergeant from Warnerville, as the 2025 inductee for the 51st Senate District. "This prestigious honor celebrates a lifetime of selfless military service, leadership and unwavering commitment to our nation," a news release from Oberacker's office stated. 'It is my distinct honor today to celebrate a true American hero whose life has been defined by a selfless and unwavering commitment to our nation,' Oberacker said. '1st Sgt. Bingham answered the call to duty during one of the most turbulent times in American history and has never stopped giving back.' Bingham's military service began April 23, 1968, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army and deployed to Vietnam with the 1st Aviation Brigade, the release stated. He served as a motorpool sergeant and returned home in December 1969. In 1977, he resumed service with the 414th Civil Affairs Company in Utica, later joining the 426th Civil Affairs Company in California as a military police supervisor. After returning to New York, he dedicated seven years to mentoring recruits as a basic training first sergeant with the 1165th Training Unit, according to the release. During his time in uniform, Bingham earned numerous honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal, the release stated. He retired with the rank of first sergeant in 2007, "closing a distinguished military career marked by humility, courage and an everlasting dedication." 'To Bunk, wearing the uniform was never just an obligation, but a sacred privilege,' Oberacker said. 'His story is an inspiration to me personally and to all who know him. We are proud to honor his service and the values he continues to embody."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Warnerville veteran is honored by state Senate
A Schoharie County military veteran has been added to the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame. Sen. Peter Oberacker announced Tuesday that he recognized Richard 'Bunk' Bingham, a retired Army first sergeant from Warnerville, as the 2025 inductee for the 51st Senate District. "This prestigious honor celebrates a lifetime of selfless military service, leadership and unwavering commitment to our nation," a news release from Oberacker's office stated. 'It is my distinct honor today to celebrate a true American hero whose life has been defined by a selfless and unwavering commitment to our nation,' Oberacker said. '1st Sgt. Bingham answered the call to duty during one of the most turbulent times in American history and has never stopped giving back.' Bingham's military service began April 23, 1968, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army and deployed to Vietnam with the 1st Aviation Brigade, the release stated. He served as a motorpool sergeant and returned home in December 1969. In 1977, he resumed service with the 414th Civil Affairs Company in Utica, later joining the 426th Civil Affairs Company in California as a military police supervisor. After returning to New York, he dedicated seven years to mentoring recruits as a basic training first sergeant with the 1165th Training Unit, according to the release. During his time in uniform, Bingham earned numerous honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal, the release stated. He retired with the rank of first sergeant in 2007, "closing a distinguished military career marked by humility, courage and an everlasting dedication." 'To Bunk, wearing the uniform was never just an obligation, but a sacred privilege,' Oberacker said. 'His story is an inspiration to me personally and to all who know him. We are proud to honor his service and the values he continues to embody."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carriers Ramp Up Trans-Pacific Capacity on Expected Demand Rally
As importers continue to race for cargo space on the trans-Pacific trade lane, more capacity is kicking back in to capitalize on the demand. According to data from container shipping analysis firm Linerlytica published Monday, the next four weeks are expected to average 560,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in cargo departing from Asia to the U.S., a 48.5 percent increase over the low of 377,000 TEUs in the first full week of May. More from Sourcing Journal CMA CGM's $600M Vietnam Port Project Reflects 'Sharp' Container Demand Trans-Pacific Cargo Space Vanishing Fast Ahead of Tariff Deadlines LA Port Director Predicts 'Muted' Peak Season Despite Expected Cargo Surge Over the past week, ocean carriers have already injected 5 percent more capacity into the trans-Pacific trade lane for sailings between May 26 and July 28, according to data from Sea-Intelligence. The Port of Long Beach thus far is the primary destination of the uptick in capacity. Gemini Cooperation partners Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a new direct trans-Pacific service with a rotation of Xiamen, China; Busan, South Korea; and Long Beach. The first sailing will take place out of Xiamen on June 24. China United Lines is getting back in on the action after exiting the trade lane in summer 2023, launching the Trans Pacific West Coast 1 (TP1) service line starting in Shekou, China and dropping off cargo at the Port of Long Beach. The first service will depart Shekou on June 7 and is scheduled to arrive on June 29. These announcements come after prior revelations from South Korea's KMTC that it would return to the trans-Pacific in June for the first time in 40 years, with the Long Beach port being its lone West Coast stop. Although the dearth of trans-Pacific sailings in May suppressed volumes at California's San Pedro Bay ports and raised concerns about expectations for the peak shipping season, the 90-day easing of tariffs between the U.S. and China has given way to more optimistic forecasts than had been imagined just one month ago. Paul Bingham, director of transportation consulting at S&P Global Market Intelligence, still forecasts the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to see year-over-year volume growth in 2025. 'It's possible that if many deals are made and you have stability in the trading relationships later on in the second half of the year that volumes would actually be higher than our baseline forecast is right now,' Bingham said during a Tuesday briefing held by the Port of Long Beach. 'We have a forecast where the volume of trade slows—still growing, but growing very slowly compared to last year through the port complex.' S&P Global Market Intelligence does not currently forecast a recession despite the supply chain disruption and geopolitical uncertainty. The benchmarking firm is still baking in falling demand as a potential downside risk, but it would be unlikely to reach the brief early pandemic-level dips when shipments weren't leaving China for the U.S. 'We wouldn't forecast something that would echo that completely, but you could be in a period where the second half of the year sees lower volume than were handled in the first half of the year—very unusually,' Bingham said. Echoing Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka, Bingham shoved aside any concerns of a redux of pandemic-era port congestion at the ports. 'As far as the congestion fears go, there's none there,' Bingham said. 'Even with the likely surge that's coming right now out of mainland China, which hasn't gotten here yet, it's unlikely that the ports would run into a problem of performance that would divert volumes somewhere else.' If anything, Bingham said the 90-day tariff pause could accelerate some market share gains for the California ports, as they remain the shortest route on the trans-Pacific, and the likely first destination of any eastbound cargo. Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero did not speak directly to congestion, but said there would be a 'slight surge' in cargo headed toward the port system. 'There's a lot of cargo that was held up in China that did not come,' Cordero said. 'If you're a shipper, why would you send your cargo to be subject to a 145-percent tariff? We also know that cargo is going to start coming as we now approach peak season in July.' Vessels have already started to build up on both sides of the Pacific in the wake of the post-tariff delay rush. According to the Drewry Container Capacity Insight service, the number of ships waiting at the Shenzhen port complex increased from 17 to 31 between weeks 16 and 20. During the same period, vessels waiting outside the L.A./L.B. twin ports more than doubled from 17 to 42.
West Australian
03-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Swim great joins Australian Olympic Committee board
Champion swimmer Susie O'Neill says she'll put athletes at the heart of her duties as an Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) board member. O'Neill and AusCycling chairman Craig Bingham joined the board on Saturday at the AOC's annual general meeting in Sydney. Queenslander O'Neill, who won two Olympic gold medals, four silver and two bronze, is eager to chip in ahead of Brisbane's 2032 Olympics. "Now is a good time in my life to get back involved in the Olympic movement," the 51-year-old told reporters. "I'm passionate about the Olympics. "The lead-in to Brisbane 2032 is really exciting, I want to be a part of it, I want to be around athletes. "I want to help athletes as much as I can, using my experience as an athlete and then other things I have learnt along the way." Melbourne-based businessman Bingham said joining the board was a "great honour". "Business and sport really go hand-in-hand," he said. "It's all about people and culture. "How do we foster a great culture where everybody feels part of a high performing entity, and that's what I hope to bring." O'Neill and Bingham were elected to the two vacancies from 13 candidates.
