Crime & Safetyscore 272·4 metrosupdated 24m ago
North Carolina Scam Losses Exceed $1 Billion Since 2021
Consumers in North Carolina reported over $1 billion in scam-related losses from 2021 to 2025, with a significant increase in annual losses. The data highlights varying scam trends across different counties, particularly in Mecklenburg and Brunswick.
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