Attorney General Letitia James highlighted an elaborate scheme where scammers exploited individuals seeking remote work, stealing over $2 million in cryptocurrency through deceptive practices.
The scams involved unsolicited text messages promising remote jobs, requiring victims to open cryptocurrency accounts and maintain balances, but only leading to fund theft.
James asserted, "Deceiving New Yorkers looking to take on remote work and earn money to support their families is cruel and unacceptable," emphasizing the impact on victims.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz noted that her office traced over $2 million in crypto and identified wallets to freeze the stolen assets until recovery.
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