FBI Warns of Crypto Scams that Start on Dating Apps and End at Kiosks
The Central Texas FBI office has issued a warning about a familiar internet scam with a modern twist. Scammers are building trust online before pouncing on their victims with promises of easy money, often requiring them to make payments via cryptocurrencies.
According to the FBI, Americans have lost over $11 billion to cyber investment scams nationwide, with 'massive growth' in such schemes reported in Central Texas.
The scam typically begins on social media or dating sites, where the investment pitch is held back until trust has been established. In some cases, victims are directed to websites run by the scammers themselves, displaying fabricated account dashboards with dramatic returns that are not real.
The combination of emotional manipulation and high-tech digital tools makes these schemes hard to recognize until money has already disappeared.