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TLDR
The FBI warns of a fraud scheme where scammers lure victims, often seniors, into fake cryptocurrency investments and then arrange in person couriers to collect cash payments at the victim's home or a public spot. The scam typically begins...
How it works
The FBI warns of a fraud scheme where scammers lure victims, often seniors, into fake cryptocurrency investments and then arrange in person couriers to collect cash payments at the victim's home or a public spot. The scam typically begins...
Red flags
- Unsolicited contact from a stranger urging you to invest in crypto or move money off platform Request to withdraw cash and hand it to a person you met online, especially after being told transfers were "flagged" or that fines must be paid in person A courier showing a serial number or password as "proof" of affiliation with the investment firm
What to do
- 1Never share your address or arrange to hand cash to someone you met online Hang up and stop messaging i
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FAQ
Is Scammers Use Couriers to Collect Cash in Cryptocurrency Investment Scams a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Unsolicited contact from a stranger urging you to invest in crypto or move money off platform Request to withdraw cash and hand it to a person you met online, especially after being told transfers were "flagged" or that fines must be paid in person A courier showing a serial number or password as "proof" of affiliation with the investment firm
What should I do first?
Never share your address or arrange to hand cash to someone you met online Hang up and stop messaging i
Can LegalAudit check my case?
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