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FBI warns of fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims

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June 25, 2024 at 10:18AM The FBI warns of cybercriminals masquerading as law firms and lawyers offering cryptocurrency recovery services to scam victims. They deceitfully claim collaboration with government agencies and real financial institutions to gain trust. Scammers ask for personal information, upfront fees, and taxes, resulting in victims losing over $9 million to secondary … Read more

FBI warns of fake remote work ads used for cryptocurrency fraud

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June 4, 2024 at 04:39PM The FBI warned that scammers are using fake remote job ads to steal cryptocurrency from job seekers, posing as recruiters for legitimate companies. The scammers create work-from-home scams with confusing compensation structures and use fake portals. The FBI advises caution, not sending money to alleged employers, and reporting suspicious activities … Read more