More than $5.5 million has been returned to victims of an international cryptocurrency scam — and police in England say millions more remain unclaimed 💰
A 23-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested for fraud and money laundering offenses, and have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
"Our lives are now online or on our phones, and currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are often seen as the future when it comes to money and trading. However, this type of crime is increasing across the globe and criminals are getting savvier by finding ways to exploit the trend, in ways even the most experienced users can't anticipate."
Those who get in touch are being asked to share the name of the service they had invested in, and offer wallet addresses and documentation to prove ownership.
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