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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BBB: Trending social media scam targets animal lovers, kind-hearted donors
HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you've spent time on social media lately, you may have come across ads or videos selling merchandise claiming to support a charity. According to the Better Business Bureau, these video ads, often featuring pleading older adults, adorable animals, and touching music, are part of a growing social media scam targeting animal lovers and kind-hearted donors. Hawaiʻi's 5 most commonly surrendered dog breeds BBB's Cameron Nakashima told KHON2 in reports received by the BBB, they're seeing an increase in deceptive ads involving the use of AI-generated videos. Recently, they published a warning specifically about deceptive advertisements on social media, notably TikTok, that allege to be associated with charities or local impact people are reporting that many of these ads are scams, not actual charities. The reality is that AI-generated videos are getting better by the year – they are convincing and effective. So we don't see them going away anytime soon. Nakashima provides these tips to stay safe: Don't give in to videos that tug at your heartstrings. If you see one of these videos with kittens, puppies, or cows and want to make a purchase to support the cause, resist the urge to do so right away, even if the video relays a sense of urgency. Give locally. Contact your local or state/provincial animal shelters or other agencies directly and ask how you can support them. Only do business with companies you know and trust. If you want to purchase a product or donate, do so through a reputable business or non-profit. If you want to buy something from a company you aren't familiar with, do plenty of research first. Look up the company name, website, and contact information. For businesses, read reviews on and do a general search with the company's name and the word 'scam.' For charities, you can look them up on Check out more news from around Hawaii He said not to skip this step, even if you're excited about the product. It's the best way to protect yourself from fraud. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Roland Garros: Navone [98th] vs. Nakashima [29th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Roland Garros: Navone [98th] vs. Nakashima [29th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview Mariano Navone (No. 98 ranking) will meet Brandon Nakashima (No. 29) in the Round of 128 of the Roland Garros on Sunday, May 25. Navone has -210 odds to earn a win in this match versus Nakashima (+160). Tennis Channel will show this match and have coverage throughout the Roland Garros, you can see it there from May 19 - June 8. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 2:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Mariano Navone vs. Brandon Nakashima matchup info Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 TV Channel: Tennis Channel Tennis Channel Live Stream: Fubo Fubo Court Surface: Clay Watch Roland Garros and more tennis on Fubo! Navone vs. Nakashima Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Navone has a 67.7% to win. Navone vs. Nakashima Betting Odds Navone vs. Nakashima matchup performance & stats
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BBB: New graduates become targets for scammers during end of school season
HONOLULU (KHON2) – While many new graduates enter the job market or search for their first rental property away from home, the local Better Business Bureau warns that scammers may be targeting these young adults. Experts share tips on how to navigate today's job market as graduation season is upon us Cameron Nakashima from Better Business Bureau identified three types: Fake Job Offers Scammers impersonate real companies or create fake ones. They offer remote jobs or 'hiring now' roles via email, text message, or social media. After a short 'interview,' victims are offered the job—but must provide sensitive information or pay for training or equipment. Student Loan Forgiveness Scams: They mimic federal programs or call pretending to be with the U.S. Department of Education. They claim they can reduce monthly payments or eliminate loans altogether—for a fee. Victims are pressured to act quickly and give up FAFSA credentials. Rental Scams Scammers copy real listings or invent fake ones, post them on social sites or rental apps, and collect deposits before disappearing. First-time renters are especially vulnerable because they often don't know what a legitimate lease process looks like. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Nakashima said to prevent falling into these schemes, you need to pay attention. Watch out when people reach out to you – especially via text. Across the board, recent graduates and young adults report the primary method of losing money to scammers is through text messages and with digital payments and payment apps. Do your research on the company. Look up its website, look for the address and contact info – does it all look legit? For example, for student loan forgiveness, that should be a government website (.gov). If its not, that's suspicious. If the website looks good though, you should also check them out on and other online reporting agencies to learn what people and professionals have to say about those businesses. Listen to your gut if something seems off – and get a trusted second opinion. If you feel like something is not quite right about an opportunity or offer but can't put your finger on it, get a second opinion. You can ask a friend of family member or you can even call your local BBB office and we can give you advice based on our database of information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hundreds being scammed with text messages in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you've received a text saying your package couldn't be delivered, you owe unpaid tolls, or you've won a prize you don't remember signing up for — it probably didn't come from a legitimate company. It likely came from scammers trying to steal your money or identity. Infant and early childhood mental health services available in Hawaii 'Scammers go where we pay attention — and today, for many of us, that's our phones,' said Cameron Nakashima with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). 'We've seen a major increase in reports of smishing — that's phishing via SMS — over the past few years.' According to the BBB, more than 14,000 phishing scams were reported nationwide last year, with roughly 400 of those coming from Hawaii. Losses from phishing scams totaled more than $20 million. One growing challenge is that more legitimate companies are texting customers, which makes it harder to distinguish real messages from fake ones. Scammers take advantage of that trust by impersonating delivery companies, banks or even government agencies — all in an effort to get you to click a malicious link or share personal BBB recommends watching for red flags in suspicious text messages: Unsolicited texts — If you didn't sign up for it, don't trust it. Links in the message — Legitimate companies typically won't send strange-looking links asking for personal information. Personalized details — Scammers often use your name or address to make the message seem more real. That information may have come from a data breach or public source. And while it might be tempting to reply 'STOP' or 'Unsubscribe,' or even confront the sender, Nakashima warns against it. 'It might feel like the right thing to do — but don't reply. That's what scammers want,' he said. 'Replying confirms your number is real, which can lead to even more spam and scams. Instead, block the number, delete the message and report it.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Consumers can report suspicious messages to the BBB Scam Tracker or their mobile provider. More tips and information are available at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Luciano Darderi vs. Brandon Nakashima at the 2025 Hamburg European Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Luciano Darderi vs. Brandon Nakashima at the 2025 Hamburg European Open: Live Stream, TV Channel In the Round of 16 at the Hamburg European Open on Wednesday, Brandon Nakashima (ranked No. 29) meets Luciano Darderi (No. 45). Darderi heads into the Round of 16 after his two-set win on Sunday over Diego Dedura-Palomero (6-1, 6-4) in the Round of 32. Nakashima won the last time he played, 6-5 (retired) over Raphael Collignon in the Round of 32 on Monday. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Luciano Darderi vs. Brandon Nakashima: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Hamburg European Open Hamburg European Open Round: Round of 16 Round of 16 Date: Wednesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 21 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Luciano Darderi vs. Brandon Nakashima matchup stats Darderi is 11-6 on clay this year, with one tournament win. In games on clay surfaces, Darderi has a 74.9% winning percentage in service games and a 26.8% winning percentage in return games (137 service games won out of 183, and 48 return games won out of 179 on clay). Darderi has won 30.6% of break points on clay this year (30 out of 98, to rank 34th). In the the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Darderi's last tournament, he was beaten 1-6, 4-6 by No. 5-ranked Jack Draper on May 9 in the Round of 64. Nakashima has taken part in five tournaments on clay this year, posting a 5-5 record on that surface. Nakashima has won 70.5% of his service games on clay, and 27.8% of his return games. Nakashima has converted 17 of 35 break points on clay (48.6%), and is 76th in break points won. In his previous tournament (the Internazionali BNL d'Italia) on May 11, Nakashima went up against Lorenzo Musetti in the Round of 32 and lost 4-6, 3-6. Darderi vs. Nakashima futures odds Tennis odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 3:58 PM ET. Darderi Odds to Win the 2025 Hamburg European Open: +1800 +1800 Nakashima Odds to Win the 2025 Hamburg European Open: +2800 Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 3:58 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
