The New York Times – Film:
Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies.
Category: Frauds and Swindling
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A.I. Music Fraudster Who Drew Millions in Royalties Is Sentenced to 18 Months
The New York Times – Music:
Prosecutors say Michael Smith flooded music-streaming platforms with bots that repeatedly streamed his A.I.-generated music, earning him as much as $8 million.
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Help! We Canceled a Vacation Rental 2 Years Ago. Where’s Our $13,000?
The New York Times – Travel:
In July 2024, a couple used Booking.com to reserve two apartments in Hawaii, but quickly changed their minds. Getting a refund was no day at the beach.
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Flights, Hotels and Airline Miles: How to Avoid Getting Scammed
The New York Times – Travel:
Shady hotel booking sites, misleading customer service numbers and hacked airline loyalty accounts have snared travelers. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed.
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The Best True Crime to Stream: Scams, Schemes and Costly Lies
The New York Times – Film:
Four picks across television, film and podcast that depict the art of the con.
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A Mexican Drug Cartel Targets Retirees and Their Timeshares
The New York Times – Travel:
One of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups, Jalisco New Generation, runs call centers that offer to buy retirees’ vacation properties. Then, they empty their victims’ bank accounts.
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Wayne LaPierre: Dapper as Charged
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
His financial misdeeds may have led to conviction, but his extravagant sartorial tastes proved little help to the former N.R.A. chief’s case.