Coverage dated December 30, 2024

FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes

Headline from WHEC Rochester

The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes. This comes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. ABC News obtained an FBI report outlining how homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have hi…

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. The athletes’ homes are targeted due to the perception they may contain high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches …

  2. WHEC Rochester

    FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes. This comes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. ABC News obtained an FBI report outlining how homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have hi…

  3. WHDH Boston

    FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA

  4. WMUR

    FBI warns athletes of burglary threats (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The FBI warns sports leagues of crime rings targeting NFL and NBA players' homes for high-end goods, urging increased security measures.

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