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Crypto Catastrophe: Seniors Scammed in Six-Figure Fraud Bust!
Two cunning men have been nabbed in a crypto fraud case where a 75-year-old lost a “six-figure sum” worth of cryptocurrency. Police Scotland, with help from England’s finest, charged them with crypto fraud offenses. This operation shows that when it comes to catching scammers, the police aren’t just mining for clues, they’re striking crypto gold!
Hot Take:
Who knew that getting scammed in your golden years would become the new rite of passage? Apparently, the only thing more inevitable than gray hair and bingo nights is falling victim to a cunning cryptocurrency con artist. Move over, retirement fund, there’s a new financial black hole in town!
Key Points:
- Two men arrested in the UK for a crypto fraud targeting a 75-year-old from Aberdeen.
- The victim lost a “six-figure sum” in cryptocurrency back in July 2024.
- Police Scotland collaborated with English police forces to arrest the suspects.
- Crypto scams are increasingly targeting older people, with huge financial losses.
- The FBI reported a 45% increase in crypto scam-related losses in 2023.
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