Scammers use crypto-assets, like bitcoin or ether, because they are not easily recovered. Crypto can be sent overseas quickly with limited oversight.
Bitcoin Mining Scam – A scam that involves the promotion of a fraudulent investment opportunity related to bitcoin mining. Crypto Blackmail
Learn about the types of cryptocurrency scams the Attorney General's Office commonly sees, how to avoid them, and what to do if you fall victim to one.
Credible institutions won't force you to pay with cryptocurrency. Don't click on any links or attachments from suspicious emails, text messages or social media.
Scammers, through various means of manipulation, convince victims to deposit more and more money into financial “investments” using cryptocurrency.
Scammers have found ways to make money by creating fake cryptocurrencies or hyping an existing currency by offering buyers a chance to get in on the ground