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 Listeners, Scotty here—and you know I live for scam drama and digital detective work. Let’s plug right into what’s hot, wild, and, frankly, terrifying in the cyber-scamming world this week.

First up, Nicholas Truglia just got a reality check in New York—a 12-year prison sentence for a $22 million crypto fraud. The guy was living large, ignoring court orders to pay restitution, and Judge Alvin Hellerstein wasn’t having any of it. Truglia’s story is classic: promise big digital returns, vanish with real money, then make zero effort to fix the damage. Crypto scams are everywhere—if a project or person promises you instant wealth, especially via social media or unsolicited DMs, hit pause and do your homework.

Job scams are off the charts. The FTC says reported losses tripled from 2020 to 2023, topping $220 million last year. Scammers start with a too-good-to-be-true online gig, send cheery WhatsApps, and “hire” you in seconds. You might be asked to “boost products” or “optimize” platforms—just clicking or liking for supposed easy money. Once you’re in deep, they’ll ask you to front your own cash to unlock bigger fake payouts, usually in crypto, and poof—your funds are gone. Unemployed, new grads, and immigrants are top targets.

Romance and voice-cloning scams are leveling up thanks to AI. Imagine chatting with your “soulmate” for weeks, only to find out you’ve been romanced by a chatbot that never makes a video call. AI deepfakes have arrived: scammers replicate your boss or a loved one’s face and voice, then send urgent requests for money. In Asia, a 23-year-old was just busted for impersonating a Singapore government official, collecting nearly $30,000 from one victim and trying to courier cash across borders. These scams are getting bolder—and way harder to spot.

The U.S. is seeing a rise in government imposter scams, too. Fake “FBI” or “US Marshal” calls—complete with official-looking caller IDs—demand instant payment or threaten arrest. The U.S. Marshals and FTC say they will *never* call for money or personal info. And watch out for smishing—those sneaky texts pretending to be from the DMV or FedEx, saying you owe fines or need to update shipping. National alerts went out in North Carolina and beyond after a spike in fake DMV payment demands.

How do you not get scammed? It’s basic digital hygiene: never trust unsolicited calls or texts, double-check URLs, and verify identities using official sources. Don’t let urgency or fear override your judgment. Keep your social profiles private, update your antivirus software, and talk about scams with family—especially those who are more vulnerable.

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