Cryptocurrency fraudsters swindled more than $ 200 million from users of dating sites

According to the results of a study conducted by Bankless Times, it became known that dating sites are literally «flooded» with fraudsters who, under the guise of romantic interest, «help» their victims say goodbye to their own cryptocurrency savings.

The scammers act according to a well-coordinated scheme: they get to know the victim, gain their trust, sometimes communicating with the potential victim for up to six months, and then start talking about investing in cryptocurrencies. As soon as they feel that the victim is ready to «invest,» the fraudsters direct the interlocutor to their own fake cryptocurrency exchange. After the gullible user deposits money, the attacker disappears with their money.

The average amount of losses per person in the United States is at least $ 10 000. In general, the volume of fraud is estimated at $ 200 million. Crypto scammers work in a similar way on LinkedIn, posing as professional investors. They convince the victim to invest money in a phishing resource, and then withdraw all the savings from the user’s wallet.