WFH Crypto Scam Steals Over $2M From New Yorkers, Lawsuit Filed

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against crypto scam perpetrators, aiming to recover more than $2 million in cryptocurrency stolen from individuals targeted by a complex remote job scheme. The scam operated by luring victims with text messages offering flexible, high-paying job opportunities. Once engaged, victims were directed to set up cryptocurrency accounts, deposit funds, and complete product reviews on fake websites designed to look like legitimate businesses. In the lawsuit, James asserts that the scammers convinced victims their deposits were only necessary to 'legitimize' data, with no actual purchases involved. In return, they were promised full refunds and commissions. However, victims received neither refunds nor commissions, ultimately losing their funds.