6 Accused Scammers in Africa Charged After Dating Scheme Drained Americans' Crypto Wallets

‘They stole while victims trusted them…': Africa, China-linked scammers charged in crypto scam

Federal authorities have announced new charges against six alleged scammers accused of targeting Americans through cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes linked to criminal networks operating across Africa and connected to China.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the defendants are accused of running fraudulent NFT investment schemes from scam compounds in Madagascar. Investigators allege that scammers posed as women on dating website…

Dating Crypto Scam Charges

INTRO: The U-S Attorney's Office in D-C has charged six scammers in Madagascar ... who have allegedly stolen money from Americans through crypto wallets and dating websites. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal explains.ACK: Fox's Jessica Rosenthal KEYWORD: Crime...

6 accused scammers in Africa charged after dating scheme drained Americans' crypto wallets

Six Africa-based scammers have been charged with faking romantic relationships to trick Americans into linking their crypto wallets to bogus sites.

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US Charges Six in Alleged Madagascar NFT Wallet-Draining Scheme

An FBI affidavit estimates at least $516,695 in losses across 74 victim-linked wallets and describes unlimited USDT spending approvals.... Read the full story at The Defiant