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Prosecutors warn of crypto ATM scam in Washington
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A woman in Washington, D.C., claims she lost thousands in a cryptocurrency scam involving ATMs. The city's top prosecutor accuses an ATM provider of enabling the fraud, where victims are tricked into buying bitcoin to supposedly protect their money. California regulators have also cracked down on similar kiosk operators for overcharging consumers.
Shelton man loses life savings in online crypto scam
A man from Shelton, Connecticut, has lost $228,000 in savings to an online cryptocurrency investment scam. Joe Allen shared his story to warn others after falling victim to fraudsters posing as ZAP Solutions. His family has reported the incident to local police and the FBI.
Crypto scam targets Richland County
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A cryptocurrency scam is targeting residents in Richland County, South Carolina. Local news outlet WLTX reports on the issue, highlighting risks to the community.
Ripple CTO flags crypto-draining scam on X
Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz stunned the XRP community by quickly identifying a crypto-draining scam. The scam originated from a post on X by a user claiming to be a former Uniswap developer. The user alleged knowledge of a bug allowing 41% profits on swaps.
Deltona man loses $900 in fake Elon Musk Cybertruck raffle
A Deltona resident fell victim to an online scam promising a free Tesla Cybertruck and $30,000 in cash, losing $900 to a fraudster posing as Elon Musk. Volusia County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the incident reported on October 22. The scam unfolded over social media and messaging apps, highlighting risks in viral vehicle giveaways.
Houston woman loses thousands in jury duty scam using crypto
A Houston woman fell victim to a sophisticated jury duty scam, losing thousands of dollars after scammers posed as deputies and directed her to make cryptocurrency payments. The fraud involved falsified federal documents and a fake federal bonds location. Authorities warn that legitimate court officials never demand payments over the phone.