FBI helps smash crypto scam targeting Russian speakers in Brooklyn

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The FBI assisted in dismantling a cryptocurrency fraud network that targeted Russian-speaking individuals living in the US. Scammers operated a fake forex investment site promising substantial returns through Russian-tailored advertisements. Victims were contacted by fake advisors, shown fictional gains, and then denied withdrawals of their funds. Authorities seized 241 domains and 112 servers across Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and America, recovering 300,000 dollars, though many victims lost their life savings.

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