Lawrence and Alainta discuss scammers and their lack of financial proof that what they are selling actually works. It's one thing to be socially rich in appearance, it's another thing to have enough assets and financial security. Rich people IRL simply move differently than the norm. With the rise of the digital economy, scammers now reach targets by social media and text, as well as phone and email. Online payment platforms, apps, and marketplaces have also increased opportunities. Still, many of their tactics and strategies are similar.
Lawrence and Alainta discuss scammers and their lack of financial proof that what they are selling actually works. It's one thing to be socially rich in appearance, it's another thing to have enough assets and financial security. Rich people IRL simply move differently than the norm.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, financial fraud increased by over 30% from 2021 to 2022, with total losses surpassing $8.8 billion. The biggest losses were to investment scams, including cryptocurrency schemes, which cost people more than $3.8 billion, double the amount in 2021.
With the rise of the digital economy, scammers now reach targets by social media and text, as well as phone and email. Online payment platforms, apps, and marketplaces have also increased opportunities. Still, many of their tactics and strategies are similar.
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