How criminals use the world of cryptocurrency to scam victims

Con artists are taking notice of cryptocurrency and targeting unsuspecting victims' money.
Con artists are taking notice of cryptocurrency and targeting unsuspecting victims' money.(InvestigateTV)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024 at 1:07 PM EST
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(InvestigateTV) — Crypto’s growth in the U.S. coupled with Americans’ lack of confidence is proving to be the perfect recipe for scammers.

According to the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center, crypto scams jumped a whopping 180 percent from 2021 to 2022, making up the majority of investment fraud.

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