Florida Authorities Investigate $317K Crypto Scam Involving Fake Investment Scheme
Florida officials are probing a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that defrauded a victim of $317,000 through a fake investment scheme. The unidentified individual, referred to as 'victim 1' in court records, was lured into the scam after engaging with a stranger posing as 'Astrid Orlov' via text and WhatsApp.
The scammer claimed expertise in trading Gold and digital assets, attributing success to an uncle who allegedly monitored price algorithms. Despite video calls, the victim never saw the scammer's face—a red flag dismissed due to fabricated connectivity issues.
Authorities highlight the case as a cautionary tale about social engineering tactics in crypto fraud. No exchanges or specific coins were directly implicated, though discussions centered on gold and digital assets broadly.
