According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, scammers tricked job seekers by promising remote work opportunities, only to steal their cryptocurrency investments.
Victims were led to believe that by reviewing products online, they could earn commissions. Instead, they were coerced into investing cryptocurrency, which simply vanished into scammers' wallets.
The lawsuit encompasses several victims across states, including one individual losing over $100,000, highlighting the devastating financial impact of such scams.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz noted that their cryptocurrency unit was able to trace and freeze over $2 million in stolen crypto, showcasing some recovery efforts.
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