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You may think you can spot a crypto scam from a mile away. But what if the pitch comes from what looks like an official Google AI assistant, answering your questions in real time and showing projected ...

In new research published today, crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis found that crypto-funded transactions for human trafficking—largely forced laborers trapped in compounds across Southeast Asia and ...

Fake Gemini AI Chatbot Promotes ‘Google Coin’ in New Crypto Scam Your email has been sent A convincing chatbot pretending to be Google’s AI assistant is now being used to pitch a fake cryptocurrency ...

PRODUCTION - 23 February 2026, Hesse, Neu-Isenburg: Cab driver Tolga Demirci, who is honored by the Southeast Hesse police. Demicri prevented a 91-year-old lady from becoming a victim of attempted ...

MISSOURI. KANSAS CITY’S NEWS LEADER KMBC NINE NEWS. KMBC9 INVESTIGATES AFTER KANSAS FARM FAMILY IS TARGETED BY A SOPHISTICATED SCAM. CONSUMER REPORTER BRYA BERRY FOUND OUT IT’S CONNECTED TO A GROWING ...

Crypto payments tied to trafficking rose 85% in 2025, Chainalysis said. Blockchain data showed services were largely based in Southeast Asia. However, paying customers originated from the Americas, ...