Reuters - Nigerian authorities busted a large-scale romance and cryptocurrency scam in Lagos, arresting 792 people who targeted victims in the Americas and Europe

in blockchain •  5 days ago 

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/almost-800-arrested-over-nigerian-crypto-romance-scam-2024-12-16/
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Nigerian authorities arrested 792 individuals, including foreign nationals, running a massive romance and cryptocurrency investment scam operating from a Lagos building.

This sophisticated operation targeted victims in the Americas and Europe through social media, emphasizing the need for online vigilance against such fraudulent schemes.

Users should exercise extreme caution when encountering unsolicited online romantic advances or lucrative investment opportunities, especially those involving cryptocurrency.

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