In recent years, scammers have been exploiting the rise of Bitcoin ATMs to dupe unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned cash. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the amount of money lost to these scams has skyrocketed, with over $110 million reported in 2023 alone. What's more, ol
California is on the cusp of making a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for its criminal justice system. Proposition 36 on the November ballot proposes to unwind Proposition 47, which made some drug and theft crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies ten years ago. But before making an
The world of cryptocurrency is known for its unpredictability, but the latest developments involving Donald Trump's family take the cake. In a shocking turn of events, two Trump family members, Lara and Tiffany, had their Twitter accounts hacked, resulting in them posting links to scam crypto websit
Life with a rookie quarterback is always tough, but the Chicago Bears' inability to protect Caleb Williams made it even harder against the Texans. The team lost on the road 13-19, and it's clear that Williams' development is being hindered by a shaky offensive line, uncreative attack, and quarterbac
The FBI has released a report highlighting the alarming increase in crypto-investment scams, with Americans losing a staggering $5.6 billion in 2023. For the first six months of 2024, the agency received over 18,000 complaints, resulting in losses of more than $1.9 billion. The scammers' tactics are
The FBI's latest report highlights a startling 45% increase in crypto-related fraud in 2023, with victims reporting losses totaling over $5.6 billion. This surge is largely driven by a jump in investment scams, with nearly $4 billion in losses reported compared to $2.57 billion in 2022. The report u
The FBI's recent Cryptocurrency Fraud Report for 2023 has sent shockwaves through the crypto community, revealing a staggering $5.6 billion in losses due to fraudulent schemes – a 45% increase from the previous year. While only 10% of the complaints received by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (I
The FBI's 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report reveals a staggering $5.6 billion in reported losses to cryptocurrency scams, with older Americans bearing the brunt of the damage. The majority of these scams, a whopping 53% increase from 2022, are pig butchering scams, where fraudsters build fake relatio
The FBI has issued a stark warning: fraudsters have swindled Americans out of a staggering $5.6 billion in the last year alone, with investment fraud being the top culprit. But what's behind these mind-boggling losses, and how can you protect yourself from falling prey to these scammers? The FBI re
Infant and maternal mortality rates in South Carolina are still above the national average, despite a decrease in 2021. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that over 300 infants died in 2022, with birth defects, premature birth, and sudden infant death syndrome
