Beware the Crypto Con: FBI Reports $4.57 Billion Lost to Investment Scams
Feeling scammed by promises of gold? The FBI’s latest gag is no joke: investment fraud’s the top dollar thief, swiping a whopping $4.57 billion from Uncle Sam’s wallet. Cry for crypto victims; they’re almost $4 billion poorer. Ransomware’s a mere sideshow at $59.6 million. Who’s laughing now? Hint: not your bank account.
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Oh, what a time to be alive, when your dear old grandpa’s tales of fishing could be less about trout and more about phishing! As it turns out, investment fraud has become America's new pastime, outpacing even the cybercrime classics like ransomware. With a whopping $4.57 billion lost, it's like the entire nation collectively bought the Brooklyn Bridge from a guy named "Trustworthy Terry" on the internet. And let's not forget the crypto craze—turns out, the only thing getting mined are the pockets of the opportunistic investors!Already a member? Log in here