An elderly man in Forest Lake lost nearly $1 million to scammers who convinced him to withdraw cash and deposit it into a cryptocurrency ATM. Another victim reported losing $600,000 before realizing he had been tricked. Police highlight the challenge in recovering funds once deposited into these ATMs, especially targeting vulnerable individuals like seniors. In ...
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is raising awareness about potential scams occurring at cryptocurrency ATMs. In a recent Facebook post, they highlighted how scammers target these machines to trick victims into sending money to their wallets. These calls usually involve someone pretending to be in a position of authority, urging victims to conduct transactions ...
Kash Patel’s first month as FBI director has seen significant early successes in addressing crime issues prominent during the Trump administration. His team has targeted violent crime, gang violence, and drug trafficking, earning praise from Republican lawmakers for their transparency. Notable achievements include the arrests of high-profile fugitives like Arnoldo Jimenez, and key figures in ...
In a recent article, Yannik Schrade, CEO of Arcium, discusses the rising trend of AI-powered mass surveillance, sparked by Oracle’s Larry Ellison’s vision. Critics liken this approach to the dystopian world of George Orwell’s 1984. Currently, countries like France are adopting such technologies, using AI to monitor public behavior, raising serious privacy concerns. While proponents ...
