Imagine online scammers tricking people into giving away their money! That's what happened in Loudoun County, Virginia. Police caught scammers who stole a lot of money using cryptocurrency.
- Scammers used a trick called a "pig butchering" scam.
- They pretended to be friendly and convinced people to invest in fake cryptocurrency trading.
- Police found and took back about $1.4 million in cryptocurrency.
- This is one of the biggest cryptocurrency seizures in Virginia!
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Money stolen | $1.4 million |
| Crypto cases last year | 107 |
| Total losses last year | Over $13 million |
Police are working hard to stop these scams. Remember: Don't trust messages from strangers who ask for your money.
