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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Secret Service recovers multiple skimming devices in statewide EBT fraud crackdown
The United States Secret Service, alongside multiple law enforcement agencies in our area, conducted a card-skimming and electronic benefit transfer fraud outreach operation at the end of May. From May 29 until May 30, authorities visited more than 400 businesses to look for illegal skimming devices from ATMs, gas pumps, and point-of-sale terminals and remove them. In total, 17 devices were recovered, preventing the loss of $5.1 million. Criminal groups were targeting EBT information because many states utilize magnetic technology rather than new chip technology, since it's much harder to steal. ALSO READ: Customers on alert as authorities look for people accused of skimming bank cards at local ATM's Channel 9's Almiya White spoke with many people who said they were familiar with that type of scam. Brad Crasnow said he was once a victim of illegal skimming devices. 'Ran my card, and they ended up stealing a few $100 from me after getting gas at a gas station,' said Crasnow. 'It's not cool, like everyone's struggling. Everyone's got their own stuff going on. Like, I work hard for my money. Everybody works hard for their money.' He said he now gives the card scanner a quick tug when paying at the pump. 'Make sure there's nothing that's loose there,' Crasnow explained. Aside from a quick tug on the card reader, Crasnow said he also looks for a certain type of security tape. 'Just looking around, you know, they have all these seals and stuff, usually, that are to show you that it's not broken into or anything like that,' said Crasnow. Authorities said this was the first fraud outreach operation in North Carolina by the U.S. Secret Service. It could be used as a model for other cities around the country where this type of fraud is more common. VIDEO: Customers on alert as authorities look for people accused of skimming bank cards at local ATM's
American Military News
a day ago
- Health
- American Military News
Pics: Child cancer survivor DJ Daniel diagnosed with 3 new tumors, White House says
The White House announced on Friday that honorary U.S. Secret Service Special Agent DJ Daniel's father, Theodis Daniel, confirmed that the 13-year-old was diagnosed with three new tumors. In a March press release, the Secret Service explained that DJ Daniel was diagnosed in 2018 with brain and spinal cancer. The Secret Service noted that Daniel had gone through over 13 brain surgeries and was part of a 'research study that has given his family hope.' Highlighting his son's long medical journey after initially being given only five months to live, Theodis Daniel previously said, 'He's beating the odds.' President Donald Trump made DJ Daniel an honorary member of the Secret Service during his joint address to Congress in March. READ MORE: Video: Child cancer survivor DJ Daniel steals the show at Trump speech In a Friday post on X, formerly Twitter, the White House shared pictures of DJ Daniel and wrote, 'We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors.' 'DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country,' the White House added. 'Agent Daniel, you're a true legend.' We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend. 🇺🇸 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 30, 2025 In a statement regarding DJ Daniel's latest health update, Theodis Daniel told Fox 7 Austin that the family was 'just winging it day by day.' 'He does have three new tumors,' the father said. 'It's rough. There isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease.' 'We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another,'' Daniel added. 'Let's give compassion, and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' According to Fox News, DJ Daniel has surpassed his goal of breaking a Guinness World Record by being sworn in as an honorary law enforcement member by over 1,000 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. In addition to the White House's post last week, the Secret Service also shared a picture of Daniel on social media, tweeting, 'We are concerned to learn this morning that DJ Daniel is facing new challenges. We've never met a more courageous and inspiring young man. The entire Secret Service family stands with him as he overcomes this next chapter.' We are concerned to learn this morning that DJ Daniel is facing new challenges. We've never met a more courageous and inspiring young man. The entire Secret Service family stands with him as he overcomes this next chapter. — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) May 31, 2025
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Romanian citizen pleaded guilty on Monday to engaging in a plot to use 'swatting' calls and bomb threats to intimidate and threaten dozens of people with bogus police emergencies, including a former U.S. president and several members of Congress. Thomasz Szabo, 26, is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 23 by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, D.C. Szabo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of making bomb threats. The two men targeted roughly 100 people with 'swatting' calls to instigate an aggressive response by police officers at the victims' homes, a federal indictment alleges. A U.S. Secret Service agent's affidavit doesn't name the former U.S. president or any other officials identified as victims of the hoax calls. The two defendants are not explicitly charged in the indictment with threatening a former president, but one of the alleged victims is identified as a 'former elected official from the executive branch' who was swatted on Jan. 9. 2024. Radovanovic falsely reported a killing and threatened to set off an explosion at that person's home, the indictment says. Szabo told Radovanovic that they should pick targets from both the Republican and Democratic parties because 'we are not on any side,' the indictment says. 'This defendant led a dangerous swatting criminal conspiracy, deliberately threatening dozens of government officials with violent hoaxes and targeting our nation's security infrastructure from behind a screen overseas,' Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. Charges against Radovanovic are still pending. Online court records indicate that he hasn't made any court appearances in Washington yet.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
13-Year-Old with Brain and Spinal Cancer Faces New Health Struggle 2 Months After Becoming Honorary Secret Service Agent
DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old honorary U.S. Secret Service agent living with brain and spinal cancer, has three new tumors DJ's father Theodis Daniel shared the health update at a May 19 swearing-in ceremony, two months after President Donald Trump made DJ an honorary agent 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it,' Theodis said about his son's latest diagnosisAs a small child, Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel was given months to live. In 2018, the Texas native was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer, with doctors giving him five months to live, according to the United States Secret Service. Five months turned into five years. Now, after seven years and more than 13 brain surgeries, DJ is still standing. But a new diagnosis has shaken his family and supporters. When the teen — who wants to be a police officer — was sworn in as an honorary agent of the U.S. Secret Service in March, his father Theodis Daniel said DJ's family is hopeful about his future, thanks in part to a research study he is participating in. 'He's beating the odds," Theodis said at the time. But two months later, the proud parent shared that the odds have changed. During a swearing-in ceremony at Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in Texas, Theodis told FOX 7 Austin that the teen is 'just winging it day by day' in the face of new health hardships. 'He does have three new tumors,' the father told the Texas outlet at the May 19 ceremony. 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease.' But DJ, whose desire to become a law enforcement officer stemmed from his family's experiences during Hurricane Harvey, has already achieved his goal, according to FOX 7. He has been sworn in by more than 1,300 agencies, including multiple on May 19. And his family remains hopeful. Amid DJ's health struggles, Theodis told FOX 7, 'We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' ' Perhaps the crowning jewel of DJ's honorary law enforcement titles is U.S. Secret Service agent. President Donald Trump bestowed him with the honor on March 4 in a joint address to Congress. 'Tonight, DJ, we're going to do you the biggest honor of them all. I am asking our new Secret Service director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States Secret Service,' Trump, 78, told the teen, whose eyes widened upon hearing the news. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. The following day, DJ also visited the president in the Oval Office. And, after his father shared his latest health update in Texas, the White House released a statement of support for the teen. 'We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors,' an X post from the White House said. 'DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country," the post continued. "Agent Daniel, you're a true legend. 🇺🇸.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Florida man faces charges after allegedly threatening to assassinate the president
Prosecutors are moving forward with the case against a Cape Coral man accused of threatening to assassinate the President. The U.S. Attorney announced that Christopher Davies has appeared in Federal court on one count of making threats against the President. If convicted, Davies faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. Prosecutors claim that Davies wrote and mailed a letter to the Charlotte Correctional Institute, which included a detailed threat against the President's life. The U.S. Secret Service investigated the letter before Davies was charged. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
