🚨 $225M Crypto Scam Bust: Coinbase & US Secret Service Make History

Breaking News:

A joint operation between Coinbase, the US Secret Service, and Tether has seized $225M in crypto – the largest scam-related forfeiture ever.

🔍 Operation Breakdown:

▪️ Coinbase’s Role: Traced $2.3M for 130+ victims in 72hr "investigative sprint"

▪️ OKX Ties: 140 accounts linked to SE Asia scam rings

▪️ Tether’s Move: Froze & burned 39 USDT wallets

💡 Why This Matters:

✅ Proves crypto isn’t anonymous – forensic tracing works

✅ Shows exchanges + law enforcement can collaborate effectively

✅ Stablecoins aren’t safe havens for criminals

⚠️ User Warning:

Scammers increasingly target DeFi newbies with:

✔️ Fake investment platforms

✔️ "Guaranteed returns" schemes

✔️ Romance/pig-butchering traps

#ScamAlert #Coinbase #USDT #LawEnforcement #CryptoNews

Protect yourself:

🔸 Verify platforms (check CoinMarketCap/CoinGecko)

🔸 Never share private keys

🔸 Report suspicious activity

(Not financial advice. Stay vigilant!) 🚔