🚨 U.S. Secret Service Recovers $400M in Crypto Crackdown 🚨
“We didn’t even realize this is occurring…”
💥 As crypto adoption soars, so does crime. But now, one of America's oldest agencies is leading the digital defense.
🔍 Key Highlights:
🛡️ $400 Million Seized
Since 2014, the U.S. Secret Service has confiscated crypto tied to global crime networks — including a massive $225M haul last month.
🔗 Blockchain Forensics in Action
Armed with tools like IP tracking, open-source intelligence, and wallet tracing, agents are hunting down digital criminals across borders.
🤯 Scams So Sophisticated, Even Police Were Fooled
Fake investment sites, AI-generated pitches, and high-return traps are tricking victims—and sometimes law enforcement themselves.
🧠 Training That Opens Eyes
“After just a week of crypto training, officers often say: ‘We didn’t even realize this was happening in our country,’” said Kali Smith, head of crypto strategy.
📉 $9.3 Billion Lost to Scams in 2024 Alone
👴 Seniors lost a shocking $2.8B — and reports include physical torture to extract wallet passwords.
🤝 Public–Private Partnerships
Crypto firms are stepping up—freezing wallets, aiding investigations, and stopping criminals mid-transfer.
🇺🇸 From Protecting Presidents to Policing Crypto
Founded in 1865, the Secret Service continues to evolve—from paper money to digital chains.