#New York Attorney General Recovers Cryptocurrency Scam Funds#

New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken legal action to recover over $2 million in cryptocurrency stolen in a scam. The scam involved con artists luring victims into purchasing cryptocurrency under the guise of offering remote work opportunities, ultimately stealing their crypto assets. James stated in a statement that the scammers contacted New York residents via text messages, promising high-paying, flexible jobs, luring them into purchasing cryptocurrency, before absconding with the funds. Working with the U.S. Secret Service, James has successfully frozen the stolen cryptocurrency. She urged the public to be wary of text messages from unknown senders, particularly those that seem suspicious and claim to offer jobs or other opportunities. This case serves as a reminder for individuals to exercise caution when investing in cryptocurrency, not to blindly trust promises from strangers, and to be mindful of protecting their personal information and financial security.