Harper’s ‘iPhone’ with third-party components has an Apple logo on the back, just like the original. | Photos: Adam Balla This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 1, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Imagine your iPhone’s screen begins glitching after only a year. After taking it to your nearby Apple store, theContinueContinue reading “One bad Apple: Replacement iPhone might not be genuine Apple product”
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Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is monitoring recently potentially suspicious activity related to the recoveryfrom hurricanes and the wildfires, including fraudulent registrations, FEMA said in a news release. “Extensive review of FEMA system securityContinueContinue reading “Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said”
Beaumont Police warn Southeast Texas businesses about scammers using fake ‘movie money’
Beaumont Police Officer Haley Morrow holds up a cinematic prop $100 bill. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont Police received six reports from businesses this week about some customers attempting to make purchases using “movie money,” or cinematic prop money, all usingContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Police warn Southeast Texas businesses about scammers using fake ‘movie money’”
Soft targets: Port Neches Police caution the unwary about innumerable scams
Port Neches Police Capt. Jesse Fournet knows how to track thieves, but when the trail leads overseas, there’s little the department can do. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 19, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Port Neches woman lost $1,700 to a loan scam a fewContinueContinue reading “Soft targets: Port Neches Police caution the unwary about innumerable scams”
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