Seniors scammed out of $1B in crypto scams in 2022, new data shows

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Seniors scammed out of $1B in crypto scams in 2022, new data shows
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A growing number of seniors are falling victim to cryptocurrency scams, according to new data by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

With cryptocurrency becoming more popular, so are the scams. The FBI is warning people to be wary of unsolicited crypto investment opportunities.According to new data by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, a growing number of seniors have fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams.

The victims were taken for more than a billion dollars in crypto rip-offs in 2022, an 84% increase in losses from the previous year. Officials say most of these scams were investment related. "Out of the blue, someone calls and says, 'Mr.

The FBI warns people to watch for unsolicited messages, emails and social media posts that promote investment opportunities or giveaways.

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