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A California man was arrested for allegedly sending a bomb threat to a judge in the case of Nolan Wells' death. The threats were sent via Facebook Messenger, claiming a bomb would be sent to the judge's office. The judge is the mother of Warren Hudson, who was with Wells when he disappeared.

A person was scammed via Facebook Messenger after sending $1000 as a deposit for a car sale, only to find the account deleted. They contacted their bank and Meta Pay, but the bank cannot reverse the transaction and Meta Pay's resolution may take up to three days.

Three individuals arrived at a family's home after responding to fake Facebook Marketplace vehicle listings. The address was shared privately via Messenger by a seller named 'Harry,' but no valid listings exist. Buyers expect in-person cash payments without deposits, raising concerns about potential scams or harassment.

Melissa Ann McGuire, a Mount Clemens woman, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge for sending threatening Facebook Messenger messages to Mayor Laura Kropp. A second charge was dismissed, and sentencing is scheduled for August 19.

An 84-year-old Australian man has been a victim of a Facebook Messenger scam for four years, losing thousands of dollars to a 'prize' scam where he must pay fees to receive money. Despite being shown evidence, he continues to believe the scam, and the submitter cannot contact his family or block the scam messages.

A Guatemalan man, Daniel Zavala Ramos, pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle migrants in a 2021 truck crash in Mexico that killed over 50 people. The sentencing is scheduled for July 7, with Ramos facing life imprisonment for his role in the illegal smuggling operation.