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Criminals Exploit Trusted Media Names in Latest Crypto Scam
Criminals Exploit Trusted Media Names in Latest Crypto Scam
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Cryptocurrency fraudsters in the UK have adopted a brazen new tactic: impersonating reputable media outlets like the BBC to lend credibility to their scams. Fake news bulletins, designed to mimic legitimate reporting, are circulating on social media platforms, luring victims with promises of lucrative investment opportunities.
The scams often employ sophisticated social engineering techniques, including fabricated data breach alerts and falsified statements from government officials. One particularly egregious example involved fake articles attributed to WalesOnline, falsely claiming endorsement from the Welsh government for cryptocurrency schemes.
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