AI scams in Georgia and South Florida: How scammers use deepfakes to steal millions
Artificial intelligence is no longer just helping people write emails or generate images. Investigators say it’s also helping…
James Uthmeier provides record cryptocurrency reimbursement to Jacksonville online scam victim
The scammers tricked a victim into providing cryptocurrency for online ‘product reviews.’ A Jacksonville victim of a cryptocurrency…
Florida Man ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ Pleads Guilty Over $1.8 Billion HyperFund Crypto Fraud
A Florida man known online as “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty in federal court in Baltimore this week to…
Dominic Calabro: Remove the darkness in Congress’ CLARITY Act to protect Florida seniors
Florida is home to one of the nation’s largest senior populations, and I am proud to be part…
Martin County sheriff warns residents of jury duty phone scam
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a phone scam involving callers who claim you missed…
St. Lucie County sheriff warns of phone scam targeting residents
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving people pretending to be…
Orlando Economic Partnership scrubs Goliath Ventures from website after CEO’s Ponzi scheme arrest
The Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) is quietly distancing itself from an investor after its CEO was arrested and…
Florida residents lost $118 million to data breach scams in 2024
Florida neighbors lost more than $118 million to data breach scams last year, almost double the losses from…
South Florida artists and entrepreneurs find new opportunities in the crypto world
As economic uncertainty pushes many to seek new ways to grow their income, a growing number of Miami…
More than 40 Florida school districts get bomb threats not credible
Oct. 15 (UPI) — More than 40 Florida public school districts received bomb threats, known as swatting, that…
Over 40 Florida school districts receive “swatting” bomb threat
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Over 40 school districts across Florida, including those in Martin, Palm Beach, and…