BeInCrypto·Oct 15, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC

A Crypto Scam in Brooklyn Hit Its Victims Twice. Seized Server Data Shows How

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s office has dismantled the online backbone of a crypto scam aimed at Russian speakers. The fraud reeled victims in through Facebook ads and fake investment advisors. Investigators seized and…

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A Crypto Scam in Brooklyn Hit Its Victims Twice. Seized Server Data Shows How

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