WSJ: Românii, lideri la fraudele prin skimming în SUA. Furturi de sute de milioane de $. Reacţia lui Elon Musk

Fraud schemes involving skimming have surged in the U.S., with many Romanian groups at the forefront. These organized networks exploit outdated magnetic stripe technology on social assistance cards, leading to significant financial losses for low-income Americans. Authorities have reported over $360 million stolen from food assistance programs between 2022 and 2024. The stolen funds often end up in Romania, fueling real estate and gambling activities. Despite efforts to combat these crimes, Romanian criminals have become prominent in this field, utilizing sophisticated methods to evade detection. New legislation in Ohio aims to transition to chip cards to enhance security.