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CA Sen. Becker Targets Uber Fraud with New Identity Theft Shields

State Sen. Josh Becker is pushing two landmark bills to combat rampant identity theft plaguing Californians, spotlighting Uber driver scams that leave riders vulnerable. From AI deepfakes to unsecured data systems, his measures demand accountability from tech giants. As fraud surges in the Golden State, Becker vows to restore consumer confidence.

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CA Sen. Becker Targets Uber Fraud with New Identity Theft Shields

State Sen. Josh Becker is pushing two landmark bills to combat rampant identity theft plaguing Californians, spotlighting Uber driver scams that leave riders vulnerable. From AI deepfakes to unsecured data systems, his measures demand accountability from tech giants. As fraud surges in the Golden State, Becker vows to restore consumer confidence.

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Florida Cosmetologist Guilty in Burlingame Model's Fatal Injection

A San Mateo County jury has convicted an unlicensed Florida cosmetologist of felony involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 death of Christina Ashten Gourkani, a social media influencer known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike. Vivian Alexandra Gomez, 53, administered a lethal silicone injection at a Burlingame hotel, leading to Gourkani's death from respiratory failure and pulmonary embolism.

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