The scam initiated with a seemingly friendly message guiding the victim to a deceptive cryptocurrency investment site, which appeared credible with professional design and customer support. Initial investments yielded modest returns that encouraged further deposits. Eventually, the platform became unresponsive, causing the victim's account balance to vanish. The US Secret Service traced the fraud through digital tools, securing nearly $400 million in seized digital assets. This agency has evolved from protecting politicians to becoming a significant custodian of cryptocurrencies.
The scam began with a message, then a friendly exchange. A stranger directed the victim to a cryptocurrency investment site that appeared professional - slick design, charts, even customer support.
Secret Service investigators traced the fraud to the domain name behind the fake investment site. Using open-source tools, they found out when it was registered, by whom and how it had been paid for.
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