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Scams Are Costing Americans Billions | Odessa News
Americans are losing billions to scams—nearly $16 billion last year—with many more victims too ashamed to speak up. AI and crypto have fueled a wave of increasingly sophisticated fraud, hitting nearly everyone. After being scammed, victims often face humiliation, bank pressure, and tax bills, while law enforcement frequently turns a blind eye. Though digital trails can lead investigators to global scam rings, criminals often vanish with the money—and victims rarely get it back. The U.S. lags behind other nations in holding platforms accountable and regulating crypto, leaving victims with few…
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