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Crypto Scammers Use Fake Police Calls and Snapchat to Steal £5 Million
U.Today·July 19, 2026·1 min read
Three members of a cryptocurrency fraud ring were jailed for a combined 28 years and nine months. They posed as police officers and crypto company staff to steal nearly £5 million in crypto. The sophisticated scam used fake police calls and Snapchat to target victims, leading to the significant prison sentences.
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