Scammers struck Arizonans more than 22,000 times this year

PHOENIX — As we close out the year, the FBI is warning Arizonans to stay on high alert when it comes to scams, especially those tied to cryptocurrency.

More than 22,000 fraud cases have been reported across Arizona so far this year, according to the FBI. Investigators say cryptocurrency investment scams are now the fastest-growing type of scam in the state.

The FBI says stopping these crimes can be challenging because many of the people behind them aren’t even in the United States…

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