A lady hailing from the United Kingdom (UK) has lost £180,000 (approximately $227,292) after falling victim to an elaborate crypto scam.

She fell for a scheme where the criminals convinced her they were investing her money in crypto, even mimicking the behavior of a typical financial advisor.

A Crypto Scam That Didn’t Raise Any Flags

According to a recent report, criminals contacted the anonymous UK victim, posing as investment advisors. They claimed they could generate profits by trading her money in cryptocurrency.

Over six months, the criminals maintained regular contact with her, gradually building a close rapport. They persuaded her to grant them access to her phone and laptop, enabling them to transfer substantial sums of money at various times.

Reportedly, she believed that these funds were going into cryptocurrency investments. However, upon contacting her UK bank to confirm a transfer, she found that no funds were actually in crypto, and it was all a scam. She conveys how it has utterly disrupted her life:

“My first reaction when I was told I had been scammed was feeling very frightened for my future, as the scammers left me with nothing. Life will never be the same and I am trying to come to terms that some people can be so ruthless.”

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Author: Ciaran Lyons

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