Scammers Posed as Australian Police to Steal Crypto, Authorities Warn

Secret Service seizes $1.18m worth of crypto in fraud case

The post Secret Service seizes $1.18m worth of crypto in fraud case appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Scammers tricked victims into downloading a fake mobile crypto exchange app, and stole their funds if they made a transfer. Summary Federal agents seized $1.18 million in crypto from scammers U.S. Secret Service led an investigation into a global fraud ring Scammers used a fake app to trick victims into transferring their funds to them Crypto…

Australia hit by new crypto scam tactic: criminals file fake reports to mimic police

Crypto scammers in Australia impersonate police and use fake government cybercrime reports to steal funds, says AFP.

Scammers Pose as Australian Police, Exploit Govt Systems to Steal Crypto; Authorities Caution - CoinCodeCap

Crypto scammers have taken their schemes to a new level by impersonating Australian police officers and abusing official government systems to coerce victims

Scammers posed as Australian police to steal crypto, authorities warn

Australian fraudsters posed as law enforcement and leveraged ReportCyber references to make their calls look official and extract crypto from targets.

Australia Warns Scammers Exploit Cybercrime System

Criminals misuse ReportCyber to impersonate police and target crypto holders. Scammers use fake reports and spoofed calls to push fraudulent wallet transfers. Australia strengthens oversight as crypto-related fraud and risks escalate. Australian authorities have issued a warning after uncovering a coordinated scam in which criminals manipulate the country’s national cybercrime reporting platform to impersonate federal police and pressure victims…

Australia Warns Criminals Are Abusing National Cybercrime Platform to Drain Crypto Wallets

Police have urged vigilance, saying Australians should “check for warning signs, and protect themselves from cybercrime.”