Crime & Safetyscore 176·3 metrosupdated 2h ago

American Tech Fuels Global Scam Industry Costing Billions

U.S. technology is being exploited to enhance global scams, leading to projected losses of nearly $200 billion for Americans in 2024. Despite having the capability to prevent abuse, companies lack incentives to enforce their terms against fraud.

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