Computer hacker stealing data. Nevada loses more money per citizen in the nation.
BrianAJackson via Getty ImagesLas Vegas, Nevada. The Entertainment Capital of the World. Ranked number one in the nation for most popular vacation spots. Even ahead of New York, Miami and surprisingly, Hawaii, ktnv.com reported. Feels good to be number one, doesn't it? Guess what else we are number one in? Cybercrime. Yes, cybercrime in Nevada just took the gold in a race we didn't want to be in.
Las Vegas is also number one when it comes to being the most stressful city, reviewjournal.com reported. Might have something to do with money issues (let's move on).
Cybercrime In Nevada Shown To Be Highest In U.S.
Back to our number one spot on the cybercrime podium. According to The FBI’s Internet Crime Report, Nevada loses more money to cyber hackers, per capita, than anyone else in the United States. Gosh, I wonder why. Would it have something to do with us being as obsessed as the rest of the world with Tik Tok? Nah. Or because our gas pumps have tiny little cameras stealing our credit card number? Nah.
Oh I know, how about The Def Con Convention held in Las Vegas every year???
According to gogather.com, Las Vegas is also the number one city to host a convention in. And Def Con, per politico.com is the number one hacker's convention in the world. You know, where a bunch of savvy computer pirates come to town and (possibly) hack EVERYTHING around them, and it's welcomed by our city with open arms?
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When I first heard about Def Con being here, I was floored. How in the world can we allow that? And not just allow it. But roll out the red carpet for these guys. The answer, of course, is because of the almighty dollar. Def Con brings a ton of cash into the city. Like any convention, really. Except, other conventions don't have the manpower and know-how to hack into anyone and everyone's bank account.
And look, I’m not saying the Def Con hackers do, I have zero proof. However, is it coincidence that Nevada, a less-populated state than, say California (which came in at number two on the FBI list of Cybercrime), has their people ripped off more, per capita, than anyone else? The state of Nevada loses more than 6.2 million bucks per 100,000 residents, the FBI report shows.
Think about it, Nevada's population is just over 3.2 million, according to worldpopulationreview.com. And World Population Review shows that California is almost 39 million. And yet we get bamboozled more than anyone? It doesn't add up.
Vegas Locals Feeling The Cybercrime In Nevada
According to 2023 FBI Annual Report, cybercrime in Nevada last year saw 7,198 locals become victims. With an average monetary loss of $27,897.83.I have personally been hacked more than once. Also, for a long time, my phone kept giving me locations in Phoenix, as if I lived there. And it happened right after the Def Con folks were here. Trust me, I was keenly aware of their presence in the city at the time. It stressed me out.
In fact, it kind of freaks me out to even be talking about...those guys...almost feels like they might hone in on my use of their name. And next thing you know, my credit card company will be asking why I just bought some time share in Arizona.
Las Vegas Strip Clubs: 6 Of The Worst Mistakes Customers Make
Vegas Strip clubs see their share of people doing crazy things. Including fighting. Over chicks, over money, whatever. But recently, it's the clubs themselves doing the fighting. Two Las Vegas strip clubs are going at it right now, and not in the way most would fantasize. There ain't no pillows in this fight.
Spearmint Rhino, is one of the most tried and true Gentlemen's Clubs in Las Vegas. The club has recently filed a lawsuit against fellow strip club, Peppermint Hippo, reviewjournal.com reported. According to the report, the Rhino claims that the competitor's name is too “confusingly close” to their own. They also say the Peppermint Hippo infringes on their trademark.
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Are they right? I mean Spearmint Rhino has been here since 1992. And has one of the most recognizable names in the strip club industry. The owner, John L. Gray, says the name doesn't come from anything logical or has some crazy backstory. He just wanted something memorable, according to laweekly.com.
The Peppermint Hippo, on the other hand, has been with us a mere two years. It resides where the Olympic Garden once was (memories... so many memories). According to reviewjournal.com, the owner, Alan Chang, says he got the name from the TV show South Park.
South Park Showing Respect To Gentlemen's Clubs
In the fictional town of South Park, the Peppermint Hippo is a mainstay and very important part of the community. In one episode, Stan, Kyle and Cartman go undercover to bust up the biggest crime syndicate in South Park and a gun fight ensues. Side note: The fictional place looks more like Cheetahs than Spearmint Rhino. Don't ask how I know.
In another episode, the Peppermint Hippo is where the boys help un-brainwash Chef, with what they call “Spontaneous Booty.” The main point of the fictional Gentlemen's Club is that it is a very important part of the community, and it should be treated with respect.
6 Of The Biggest Mistakes Customers Make In Las Vegas Strip Clubs
Gentlemen's Clubs are an important part of Sin City too. But all too often, at least in our Las Vegas strip clubs, I've seen patrons do things that lose them all of their dignity and self respect. So, boys, I'm here to give you a few tips on how you can keep some of your dignity while enjoying all the gentlemen's club has to offer.
These tips are especially important in the Champagne room, where guys tend to get a little less dignified. How do I know? Fun fact about me. I dated a stripper for over two years. Here are the mistakes those guys constantly make that you should avoid.
Picking Girls With Glitter
A young blonde woman is dancing in a glittery dress. We see a lot of girls covered in glitter in Vegas strip clubs. Best not to get a lap dance from those gals.
Don't pick girls with glitter, aka "Divorce Dust." I mean it's bad enough you’re going to come home smelling like cotton candy in an ashtray, but avoiding glitter is just elementary. If you know how a lap dance works, then you should know not to ever pick a chick glowing in the D dust. Because the happiest part of your pants is going to be lit up like the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. The entire city within a 60-mile radius is going to know what you were “up” to. And then, at your after party meal at Denny's, the waitresses is going to be laughing at you as they drop off your sad eggs because that's all you can afford after maxing out your credit card at the Boom Boom Room.
Touching The Carpet
Nasty carpets are everywhere in Las Vegas strip clubs. Everything, and I mean everything, has been spilled on those bad boys. The lights are low so it's hard to tell. Just trust us.
Don't touch the carpet. Look, it's bad enough you're on a couch that is basically Disneyland for biohazard materials. But the floors are worse. Let me tell you a secret: you know those drinks you buy for the dancers? Yeah... the chicks are dumping them on that nasty floor. So, all that money you're blowing is ending up on some 1979 shag carpet (or conveniently placed potted plant nearby). So why even get near carpet that could be tested for STD's and alcoholism at the same time?
Trying To Move The Party
Yes, you can ask her to move the party elsewhere. And yes, she might go with you. But you might want to reconsider that.
Don't try and get the party moved elsewhere. Didn't you watch Hustler or listen to Cardi B? Ok, never mind Cardi B, but the Movie “Hustler", starring Jennifer Lopez, was based on a true story. You’re going to get ruffled, robbed and end up in a bathtub full of ice because they just sold your kidney on black market. Ok, I’m being over dramatic. That wasn't in the movie. But if you bring the party outside the club, you're going to end up losing more than a kidney. You're going to end up on a shopping spree buying them a new wardrobe and killing your credit line.
Ordering The Shrimp
This bucket of shrimp might look tasty. But when you're at any of our Vegas strip clubs, keep in mind we don't have a lot of shrimp nearby, and you're not eating at a 4-star restaurant.
Don’t order shrimp cocktail at a strip club. I mean I hate to be Captain Obvious here, but strip clubs are putting their focus on them dancing and you drinking. They're not exactly looking for the highest-quality seafood to feed your face. And throwing up your own brand of shrimp and liquor cocktail isn't a pretty sight in the Champagne Room.
And while we are on the subject, just don't order food at all. Usually there's some syphilitic bruiser playing Gordon Ramsey in the kitchen.
Inviting Her Friends To Come To The Party
If you are lucky enough to make it into the champagne room, just leave well enough alone. Trust us on this one. Your wallet will thank you.
When you've got a dancer with you, don't invite their “friends”, aka the other girls in the club, into the Champagne Room. This is one of the costliest mistakes you can make. Before you know it, 12 girls are all up on the bump and grind, champagne is everywhere. And next thing you know, you’ve made everyone's mortgage payment. Trust me, they have a nicer house than you do.
Taking Out The Black Card
Of all the mistakes you can make in our Vegas strip clubs, this is the worst. Keep that black card in your wallet. Better yet, leave it at home.
And the number one mistake to avoid. Whipping out the ol’ Black card. This is by far the costliest blunder you can make. Because it puts all the other mistakes in play. Sure, you thought you were going to buy a boat this week. But darling, it sunk. At least that's what you're going to tell your wife.
