📊 As Bitcoin reaches new heights, the FBI's Baltimore division has observed a significant increase in cryptocurrency scams. 🚨 Special Agent David Paniwozik warns that many criminals are exploiting the unfamiliarity of investors with this technology to make quick profits. 💸
🤥 SCAMMERS' TACTICS:
- Creating fake cryptocurrency exchanges 📊
- Convincing victims that their investments are growing exponentially 📈
- Demanding cryptocurrency payments to 'unlock' high-return opportunities 🔓
- Employment scams involving cryptocurrencies 📊
🚨 STATISTICS:
- Reported losses in Maryland have skyrocketed from $32,033 in 2023 to $3.8 million from January to October this year. 📊
- Individuals in Maryland are losing between $15,000 and $20,000 to these scams. 💸
- Cryptocurrency-related complaints account for only about 10% of total financial fraud complaints, but the amount stolen represents nearly 50% of total financial losses. 📊
🔒 PROTECT YOURSELF:
- Be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities 🚨
- Research and verify the authenticity of cryptocurrency exchanges and investment platforms 🔍
- Never send cryptocurrency payments to unknown individuals or entities 🚫
👉 STAY VIGILANT AND PROTECT YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY ASSETS! 💸
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