Nine people in Kent, England lost a lot of money in a sneaky cryptocurrency scam! It's a reminder that we need to be careful online. Scammers are getting really good at tricking people.
- Fake police officers contacted people pretending to investigate a crime.
- They asked for secret words called a "seed phrase" that controls cryptocurrency wallets.
- The scammers stole about £1 million in total.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| People scammed | 9 |
| Money lost | £1,000,000 |
Remember: Never give your secret words or personal information to anyone online, even if they say they're from the police or a cryptocurrency company. Be safe!
