Bitcoin

While isolated, the narrative underscores trust erosion in digital interactions. In crypto, this feeds into bearish sentiment when combined with exchange hacks or fraudulent projects. The Fear & Greed at 12 (extreme fear) reflects a broader distrust in risk assets, partly due to scams and regulatory uncertainty.

A woman named Julie Osgood matched with four men on dating apps who all turned out to be scammers, prompting her to warn others after losing her partner of 38 years to Covid.