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FBI: Fraudsters use couriers to steal money in crypto scams
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that criminals are using couriers to collect money from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, also known as pig butchering or romance baiting. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Fraudsters are using couriers to collect money from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, luring them into fake investment schemes and then stealing their funds through in-person cash pickups.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
U.S. victims of cryptocurrency investment scams
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Research cryptocurrency platforms before investing
2Do not share home addresses or deliver cash to unknown individuals
3Stop all contact following unsolicited wrong-number communications
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