SANTA MARIA, Calif– Has somebody ever messaged you in your social media platforms on easy methods to make investments cash to turn into wealthy?
The Federal Commerce Fee (FTC) reported social media grew to become the primary place the place scammers acquired most of their income.
The FTC says in 2021, 95,000 folks reported they misplaced $770 million {dollars} in social media-based fraud losses.
A Santa Maria lady fell sufferer to a rip-off on Instagram.
She misplaced $70,000 {dollars} by fraudulent investments.
Now, she is looking for assist from authorities and CNC Intelligence.
CNC Intelligence is a non-public investigator that focuses on cyber fraud.
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