Hotel Theft: Guest Loses Thousands to Alleged Room Burglary
A hotel guest at the Crown Inn in South Carolina has reported the alleged theft of thousands of dollars from his room. According to police reports, the victim had brought $19,000 into his room and stored it in a locked bookbag. After bringing two women to his room, one of whom left, the victim drifted to sleep. Upon waking, he discovered his bookbag missing and immediately reported the incident to authorities. Surveillance footage shows one woman leaving the victim’s room and joining the other woman in a car. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the matter.
Online Fraud: Retiree Loses $243,000 in Cryptonex Investment Scam
A retiree has fallen victim to an online fraud scheme after being convinced to invest $243,000 into a website called Cryptonex.com. The victim was promised VIP treatment and tax avoidance help. However, attempts to withdraw funds from the investment raised suspicions, and the retiree realized the scam. Despite contacting the FBI and FTC, the retiree remains concerned as the crypto company threatens to freeze their account if the purported taxes are not paid.
Cash App Scam: North Carolina Woman Drained Overnight
A North Carolina woman has experienced a similar shock after discovering that her Cash App account had been drained of all funds while she was asleep. The scammer made 12 withdrawals, leaving her with nothing. Upon contacting Cash App, the victim was informed that the investigation could take over 60 days due to ongoing investigations. As scams become more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, experts urge vigilance against such fraudulent activities.
