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I-Team: Gwinnett DA investigating scammers
SUMMARY: A retired couple, Gloria and Gary Moss, fought back after being scammed out of nearly $50,000 through a fraudulent call purporting to be from their bank. The bank initially closed the case, but after five months and with legal assistance from the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s office, they proved the scam involved intercepted calls. With help from forensic analysis, the DA’s office acquired a subpoena that uncovered evidence, leading to an arrest in Texas. Eventually, the bank agreed to refund the Mosses’ money. The incident highlights the increasing vulnerability of individuals to online scams in a digital banking world.
Banking online is leaving all of us vulnerable to scams, and we can’t fight back unless we know how it’s being done. Gloria and Gary Moss were scammed out of nearly $50,000 from a call that many of us get from our banks. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s office showed the I-Team’s Dana Fowle how they cracked the Moss’s case.
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Legendary gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi dies
SUMMARY: Former Team USA coach Bella Coroli has died at age 82, as reported by USA Gymnastics. He was a prominent figure in women’s gymnastics, coaching the successful U.S. teams of the 1980s and 90s, including the Magnificent 7 at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. However, his legacy is controversial, especially amid the Larry Nassar scandal, with numerous former gymnasts alleging Coroli contributed to a toxic culture that enabled Nassar’s abuse. In response to his death, Dominique Moceanu, a member of the Magnificent 7, reflected on their challenging relationship while sending condolences to his family and emphasizing the need for compassion in gymnastics.
He was a pivotal figure for the U.S. gymnastics team.
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Here is how inflation could impact holiday dinner
SUMMARY: Thanksgiving shoppers may experience mixed price trends this year as grocery inflation eases. According to Wells Fargo, fresh turkey prices remain stable compared to last year, with a slight 2% decline in name brand prices, thanks to improved conditions for farmers and reduced feed costs. However, stuffing prices are rising, up 9% for name brands and 3% for store brands, attributed to ongoing inflationary pressures. Cranberry supplies have increased, leading to a 3% drop in name brand prices. Amid inflation concerns, major retailers are offering meal deals, though many consumers still plan to maintain their holiday spending.
Here are the numbers.
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'Hunting for females' | First day of trial in Laken Riley murder reveals evidence not seen yet
SUMMARY: The trial for Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering nursing student Lakan Riley on the University of Georgia campus, began with prosecutors seeking a guilty verdict on 10 counts, including murder. Prosecutors allege Ibarra attacked Riley during a run after she rejected his advances, leading to her death. Riley’s family attended the proceedings, visibly emotional. The defense contends the evidence is circumstantial and lacking. The case has garnered national attention, influencing debates on immigration, as Ibarra is a Venezuelan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally. Court proceedings will continue on Monday.
Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing.
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