NH Attorney General issues ‘cease and desist’ to Texas company behind fake Biden election robocalls

read more…: NH Attorney General issues ‘cease and desist’ to Texas company behind fake Biden election robocalls

The Texas firm Life Corporation has been identified as the source of AI-generated robocalls received by numerous New Hampshire residents purporting to be President Biden. An investigation was launched after the calls were reported on Jan. 21.

NH AG: Voter Suppression Robocall with spoofed Biden voice sent to Election Law Unit

read more…: NH AG: Voter Suppression Robocall with spoofed Biden voice sent to Election Law Unit

The Attorney General’s Office has received complaints regarding a recorded message encouraging voters not to vote in the January 23, 2024, New Hampshire Presidential Primary Election.  The message, which was sent on January 21, 2024, stated “your vote makes a difference in November, not this Tuesday.”  Although the voice in the robocall sounds like the voice of President Biden, this message appears to be artificially generated based on initial indications.

AG: ‘The people of NH can now see that Meta’s own documents acknowledge the harms its platforms inflict on kids’

read more…: AG: ‘The people of NH can now see that Meta’s own documents acknowledge the harms its platforms inflict on kids’

As originally filed, significant portions of the complaint included information that was redacted from public view.  Removing the redactions provides additional context for the misconduct New Hampshire alleges against Meta based on the company’s own documents.

Man arrested in Mass. on ‘fugitive from justice’ charge in connection with Lowell Street fatal shooting

read more…: Man arrested in Mass. on ‘fugitive from justice’ charge in connection with Lowell Street fatal shooting

Investigators have identified all of the involved parties to the shooting, and the ongoing investigation includes whether the person who shot Carlos Rodriguez acted in self-defense. Investigators believe there are additional bystanders who have not come forward to report what they saw and/or heard.  Any individuals with direct information about this event who were behind or outside the Red Arrow Diner at 61 Lowell St., are asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at (603) 668-8711 and ask for the Detective Unit.

Londonderry man faces civil rights violation after allegedly placing threatening note on someone’s car

read more…: Londonderry man faces civil rights violation after allegedly placing threatening note on someone’s car

A Londonderry man faces consequences under NH’s Civil Rights Act, including a preliminary restraining order and up to $5,000 in fines if found guilty, for allegedly making an unlawful threat of violence toward another person based on race.

Remains of Canaan man last seen in 1991 positively identified thanks to new technology

read more…: Remains of Canaan man last seen in 1991 positively identified thanks to new technology

The remains of a Canaan man who left home in June of 1991 and never returned have been positively identified, thanks to a collaborative investigation by the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), and advanced technology.

State ‘doubles efforts’ to deter crimes against seniors after spike in elder abuse referrals

read more…: State ‘doubles efforts’ to deter crimes against seniors after spike in elder abuse referrals

The NH Elder Abuse Unit, previously staffed by a prosecutor, victim-witness advocate, and program specialist, has seen a 71% increase in referrals over the last five years (from 758 to 1,295). The increase in referrals is attributable to several factors, including the increase in our older adult population, Attorney General John Formella said during a press conference on Aug. 21.

In light of SCOTUS ruling, NH AG warns of potential rise in student loan debt scam robocalls and robotexts

read more…: In light of SCOTUS ruling, NH AG warns of potential rise in student loan debt scam robocalls and robotexts

Attorney General Formella encourages borrowers to be wary of calls or texts which purport to offer debt relief, debt settlement or forgiveness programs.  You can get information about all available student loan debt relief and repayment plans at www.studentaid.gov.  Application to all programs are free and available online.

Payback: NH AG announces 23,000 checks are in the mail for NH residents tricked by TurboTax

read more…: Payback: NH AG announces 23,000 checks are in the mail for NH residents tricked by TurboTax

NH consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement, announced in May 2022. Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive checks in the mail from the multistate settlement.

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