#New York State Sues Crypto Scam#

New York Attorney General Letitia James recently took legal action to recover over $2.2 million in cryptocurrency that was stolen through a scam. The scam involved scammers enticing victims to purchase cryptocurrency under the guise of offering remote work opportunities, only to ultimately steal their crypto assets. In a statement, James noted that the scammers reached out to New York residents via text messages, promising high-paying, flexible work to lure them into purchasing cryptocurrency. In collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service, James stated that the stolen cryptocurrency has been frozen and reminded the public to be wary of text messages from unknown senders, particularly suspicious ones claiming to offer work or other opportunities. This incident serves as a stark reminder to exercise caution in the online world, particularly regarding messages from strangers, especially those involving promises of money or investments, to avoid falling prey to scams.