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U.S. Attorney Warns of Rising Cryptocurrency Scams Using Fake Investment Platforms

  • U.S. Authorities recovered $868,247 in cryptocurrency from a confidence scheme in Washington, as reported by 7News.
  • The scam involved fraudsters manipulating victims through misdirected texts, dating apps, and networking groups to invest in fake cryptocurrency accounts.
  • Scammers helped victims open accounts and transfer bank funds into these platforms, which initially showed lucrative returns to encourage more investment.
  • U.S. Attorney Jenine Pirro warned that victims often lose access to their accounts and are ultimately unable to retrieve their invested funds.
  • This case highlights ongoing challenges in cryptocurrency security, urging victims to report scams to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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Bitcoin.com broke the news in on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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