Crypto relationship scams pose ‘catastrophic harm,’ SEC official says. Here’s how to avoid them

Crypto relationship scams pose ‘catastrophic harm,’ SEC official says. Here’s how to avoid them


Key Points
  • Crypto relationship scams have become a common type of investment fraud tied to cryptocurrency like bitcoin and ethereum.
  • Criminals use social media, networking and other sites like Instagram, WhatsApp and LinkedIn to build trust and entice people to buy fake crypto investments, federal officials said.



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