RENO, Nev. – A Reno resident made his initial appearance in federal court Thursday for allegedly engaging in a $3.5 million fraud scheme involving over 8,000 fraudulent PayPal credit accounts, bank accounts, and prepaid credit and debit card accounts he…

If you’re concerned about identity theft, those reported mega-data breaches, or someone gaining access to your credit report without your permission, you might consider placing a credit freeze on your report. What is a credit freeze? Does a credit freeze…

by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC If you have a credit report, there’s a good chance that you’re one of the 143 million American consumers whose sensitive personal information was exposed in a data breach…

By Staff Sgt. Andrew Park, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs An F-5 Tiger II taxis on the flightline at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Sept. 6, 2017. The aircraft arrived from Key West Naval Air Station, Fla. to avoid being…

Pets and Animals - Get Informed Know what disasters could affect your area, which could call for an evacuation and when to shelter in place. Keep a NOAA Weather Radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV, radio,…

MIAMI — The Coast Guard has established an emergency phone line for mariners in life-threatening situations in preparation for the anticipated loss of marine radio transmissions due to Hurricane Irma. Mariners in need of emergency assistance are urged to contact…

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Effective 8 p.m. Friday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition X-ray for the Port of Charleston and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated…

WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Captain of the Port (COTP) North Carolina has set Port Condition Whiskey for the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City in preparation for the anticipated weather impact of Hurricane Irma. Gale force winds (34 knots or…

Public Information on Financial Results in Exchange for Cash A former financial analyst at Amazon.com, Inc. has plead guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to securities fraud involving insider trading. Brett D. Kennedy, 26, currently of Blaine, Washington, admitted…

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The Coast Guard captain of the port has begun opening certain waterways within the COTP zone, Thursday. As of 2:15 p.m. the following ports and waterways are open: Port of Brownsville: open with no restrictions. Port…

The Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Huntington continues to respond to rescue requests in the great Houston Metro Area, Aug. 30, 2017. The Coast Guard partners with local Emergency Operation Center and established Incident Command Post to manage search and…

The Texas Department of State Health Services is issuing the following health precautions for people experiencing flooding and power outages in Southeast Texas and beginning recovery from Hurricane Harvey along the middle Texas coast. People should follow all local drinking…