The fraud doesn't usually tell you it's there. It starts with a friendly message on social media, a text that goes to the wrong number and turns into a conversation, or a romantic connection that grows over time. For tens of thousands of Americans, those innocent interactions have led to financial ruin: savings gone, retirement funds gone, and assets spread out across accounts that can't be traced.
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If someone promises you guaranteed returns on your cryptocurrency, you should be wary. If you think you are being targeted or are a victim, you should report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and call your local police right away. You can also follow ZeroOwl on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X to get updates right away.
