The network of scammers cold-texted their victims, duping them into thinking they could earn money from working from home, only to steal their funds in the form of cryptocurrency.
Victims received messages from phony recruiters at various fake companies claiming they could make money by reviewing products online for legitimate brands.
Instead of making money, the victims' cryptocurrency was siphoned off into the con artists' wallets.
'Deceiving New Yorkers looking to take on remote work and earn money to support their families is cruel and unacceptable,' James said.
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