🚨 Crypto Scam Alert: Text Message Fraudsters Steal Over $2 Million 🚨

In a recent crackdown, the New York Attorney General’s office revealed that scammers stole over $2 million in cryptocurrency by deceiving individuals seeking remote job opportunities. 

Scam Details:

• Modus Operandi: Victims received unsolicited text messages offering high-paying remote jobs reviewing products online.

• Deception: To start earning, individuals were instructed to open cryptocurrency accounts and maintain specific balances.

• Outcome: Instead of receiving their investments plus commission, the funds were diverted into the scammers’ digital wallets.

Impact on Victims:

• Seven victims from New York, Virginia, and Florida have been identified.

• Losses include a New York resident who lost $100,000 and a Florida woman who lost $300,000.

Legal Actions:

• Attorney General Letitia James seeks to recover the stolen funds, emphasizing the cruelty of exploiting job seekers.

• Collaborating with the Queens District Attorney’s cryptocurrency unit, authorities have traced and frozen the stolen crypto assets, aiming for restitution to the victims.

Protect Yourself:

• Be Skeptical: Unsolicited job offers, especially those requiring upfront investments, should be approached with caution.

• Verify Legitimacy: Research companies and job offers thoroughly before engaging.

• Guard Personal Information: Avoid sharing sensitive financial details with unverified sources.

Stay vigilant and informed to protect yourself from such fraudulent schemes.

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