Brooklyn Prosecutors and FBI Target Crypto Fraud Aimed at Russian Speakers
Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo
An alleged crypto fraud network used Russian-language Facebook ads, fake advisers and bogus recovery offers to steal tens of millions, CoinDesk reported.
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI took down an alleged cryptocurrency fraud network targeting Russian speakers, according to CoinDesk. The operation allegedly stole tens of millions from victims.
The scheme used Russian-language advertisements on Facebook and people posing as advisers to draw in targets. Those tactics were part of the alleged effort to take victims’ money.
The network then allegedly approached victims again with fraudulent offers to recover their losses, seeking to exploit people who had already been defrauded.
Source: CoinDesk
