US EditionVancouver Island resident loses $130K in 'celebrity endorsement' cryptocurrency scam
- On April 3, a Vancouver Island individual disclosed that they had been defrauded of $130,000 through an online cryptocurrency investment linked to a company reportedly supported by a celebrity.
- The scam began when an unknown male contacted the resident by phone, claiming they had unclaimed cryptocurrency and offering assistance to claim it.
- The resident followed directions to transfer money through various online banks, which later flagged the activity and locked the accounts after scam realization.
- Oceanside RCMP officer Shane Worth mentioned that since the victim’s financial institution is now engaged, there could be a chance to retrieve some of the lost money.
- RCMP warn against engaging unsolicited investment offers, advise not clicking unknown email links, and emphasize such complex scams rarely allow fund recovery.
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