FBI warns of increase in LinkedIn cryptocurrency scams, CNBC reports By michael40712627
Scammers using LinkedIn for crypto investment schemes are a “significant threat,” said Sean Ragan, FBI special agent.
Scammers using LinkedIn for crypto investment schemes are a “significant threat,” Sean Ragan, FBI special agent in charge of the San Francisco and Sacramento, California, field officesRagan said the FBI has seen an increase in crypto fraud and has active investigations but could not comment about open cases.
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