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

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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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