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🚨Nigeria Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Scams, 792 Suspects Arrested
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria recently apprehended 792 suspects allegedly involved in a massive cryptocurrency romance and investment scam. The suspects include 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, and several other foreign con artists.
The operation took place in a luxury building called Big Leaf on Victoria Island, which intelligence reports indicate is also a hub for global scam activities. This group of scammers is organized and disciplined, collaborating with foreign agents and locals to carry out romance and investment schemes.
These scammers from Nigeria, particularly female scammers, are skilled in computer operations. They underwent at least two weeks of specialized training to disguise themselves as foreign women, engaging in romantic conversations with victims to lure them into investing in a fake cryptocurrency platform named Yooto[.]com. The platform initially charges a $35 activation fee and promises high returns to investors.
The scammers create fake accounts on platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram to entice their targets. Once trust is established, the Nigerian scammers hand over the conversation to their foreign accomplices, who then execute the scam.
Authorities also discovered over 500 SIM cards and high-end computers during the raid, all used to maintain anonymity, primarily targeting victims in North America and Europe. The scammers receive cash payments without any documentation, making it extremely difficult to trace the masterminds behind the operation.
Currently, the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria) is collaborating with international partners to uncover the full extent of this scam operation and its associated cybercrime organizations.
Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise globally, and efforts to combat them are increasing. Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and other regions are also conducting law enforcement actions, dismantling a series of large-scale cross-border scams. This serves as a reminder that when investing, one should not be blinded by online romance and must be cautious of investment plans that promise high returns.
💬 Have you ever encountered a similar scam? Share your story in the comments to warn others to be cautious of such fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria recently apprehended 792 suspects allegedly involved in a massive cryptocurrency romance and investment scam. The suspects include 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, and several other foreign con artists.
The operation took place in a luxury building called Big Leaf on Victoria Island, which intelligence reports indicate is also a hub for global scam activities. This group of scammers is organized and disciplined, collaborating with foreign agents and locals to carry out romance and investment schemes.
These scammers from Nigeria, particularly female scammers, are skilled in computer operations. They underwent at least two weeks of specialized training to disguise themselves as foreign women, engaging in romantic conversations with victims to lure them into investing in a fake cryptocurrency platform named Yooto[.]com. The platform initially charges a $35 activation fee and promises high returns to investors.
The scammers create fake accounts on platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram to entice their targets. Once trust is established, the Nigerian scammers hand over the conversation to their foreign accomplices, who then execute the scam.
Authorities also discovered over 500 SIM cards and high-end computers during the raid, all used to maintain anonymity, primarily targeting victims in North America and Europe. The scammers receive cash payments without any documentation, making it extremely difficult to trace the masterminds behind the operation.
Currently, the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria) is collaborating with international partners to uncover the full extent of this scam operation and its associated cybercrime organizations.
Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise globally, and efforts to combat them are increasing. Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and other regions are also conducting law enforcement actions, dismantling a series of large-scale cross-border scams. This serves as a reminder that when investing, one should not be blinded by online romance and must be cautious of investment plans that promise high returns.
💬 Have you ever encountered a similar scam? Share your story in the comments to warn others to be cautious of such fraud.