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$3.2 Million In Elaborate Bitcoin Scam Recovered In Westport $3.2 Million In Elaborate Bitcoin Scam Recovered In Westport
$3.2 Million In Elaborate Bitcoin Scam Recovered In Westport In a rare occurrence, the Fairfield County victim of a sophisticated Bitcoin financial crime totaling $3.2. million has received their money back. The investigation began in May when Westport Police detectives received a report that a resident had fallen for the scam. The victim told detectives that in January they were convinced to move money from a retirement account into a “Kraken” cryptocurrency account, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. The resident reported that between January and March, over $3 million worth of Bitcoin was withdrawn and transferred to cryptocur…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Scam Involving Facebook Friends Pushing Fake Grants COVID-19: Alert Issued For Scam Involving Facebook Friends Pushing Fake Grants
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Scam Involving Facebook Friends Pushing Fake Grants With many struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new scam has been making the rounds involving Facebook “friends” pushing faux grants related to the virus. The Better Business Bureau issued an alert regarding a scam involving the social media giant that has become more prevalent in recent weeks. According to the BBB, Facebook users have been receiving a Facebook Messenger chats or direct message that appears to come from a friend, relative, community member, or another person the user trusts.  The message describes a COVID-19 relief grant, with scammers claiming to hav…

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by Zak Failla