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SEC Sues Four Firms Over Alleged $15 Million Crypto Scams Run Through WhatsApp Chats

Unchained·September 30, 2026·1 min read
SEC Sues Four Firms Over Alleged $15 Million Crypto Scams Run Through WhatsApp Chats

The SEC sued four firms over alleged $15 million crypto scams conducted through WhatsApp chats. The complaints claim fake AI trading tips, impersonation of finance professionals, and phony SEC paperwork steered retail investors' crypto onto platforms where no trading occurred. This enforcement action highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto fraud schemes.

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