Secret Service in US Expands a Global Push Against Crypto Scams - West Hawaii Today

Secret Service in US expands a global push against Crypto scams - West Hawaii Today

The scam began with a message, then a friendly exchange. A stranger directed the victim to a cryptocurrency investment site that appeared professional — slick design, charts, even customer support. The first deposit showed a modest profit. So did the next. Encouraged, the victim sent more, even borrowing money to keep up. Then, without warning, the platform stopped responding. The account balance disappeared.

Crypto investment scam mastermind nabbed in India

A Dubai-based hotelier accused of orchestrating a multi-million-dirham cryptocurrency scam has been arrested in India, as reported by Khaleej Times. Authorities in Faridabad, Haryana, confirmed the suspect’s arrest, calling him a “big catch” in a sweeping cyber fraud investigation. The 39-year-old businessman, who previously ran a four-star hotel in Dubai Marina, allegedly played a key …