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Imposter regulator asks for funds to rescue frozen crypto
Fraudsters may pretend to be government regulators or investigators and claim they can release stolen crypto for a fee. Official-looking credentials, logos or documents can be forged.
Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Original advisory date: 2024-05-29
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- A supposed regulator contacts you unexpectedly and asks for a transfer.
- The promised return is not supported by an independently verifiable record
How to check or protect yourself
- Use an official agency website to verify claims; never pay an unsolicited recovery demand.
- Keep transaction details and report suspicious investment solicitations
Read the original U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission advisory