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Special agents of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in San Diego have shut down websites belonging to three fake services that offered victims of crypto fraud services to recover stolen funds.
The blocked websites belonged to MyChargeBack, Payback and Claim Justice, the FBI said. The creators of the sites promised victims of other cryptocurrency scammers to track and return the stolen digital assets. At the same time, on the sites, the victims were charged "significant fees for the restoration of assets." Having sent a payment, the victims were again left with nothing. After receiving the money, the attackers stopped communicating with the victim, or provided an incomplete or inaccurate report on the tracking of crypto assets.
The FBI warned that scammers may request additional fees for refunds. Often, in order to create the appearance of legitimate activity, they declare their connection with law enforcement agencies or lawyers. To gain people's trust, scammers can refer to connections with real financial institutions and money exchangers.
The bureau urged victims of cryptocurrency scams to be especially vigilant if anyone promises to return stolen assets. In this case, in no case should you disclose your financial information, transfer personal data and, especially, send money. Law enforcement agencies do not charge victims for investigating crimes, the agency stressed.
The blocked websites belonged to MyChargeBack, Payback and Claim Justice, the FBI said. The creators of the sites promised victims of other cryptocurrency scammers to track and return the stolen digital assets. At the same time, on the sites, the victims were charged "significant fees for the restoration of assets." Having sent a payment, the victims were again left with nothing. After receiving the money, the attackers stopped communicating with the victim, or provided an incomplete or inaccurate report on the tracking of crypto assets.
The FBI warned that scammers may request additional fees for refunds. Often, in order to create the appearance of legitimate activity, they declare their connection with law enforcement agencies or lawyers. To gain people's trust, scammers can refer to connections with real financial institutions and money exchangers.
The bureau urged victims of cryptocurrency scams to be especially vigilant if anyone promises to return stolen assets. In this case, in no case should you disclose your financial information, transfer personal data and, especially, send money. Law enforcement agencies do not charge victims for investigating crimes, the agency stressed.
