A complex scheme allegedly stole tens of millions of dollars from victims through targeted Russian-language Facebook ads and fake investment advisers. The scammers then made off with more money by offering fake recovery services to desperate victims. The operation was a multi-agency effort between the Brooklyn district attorney's office and the FBI, who worked together to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
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"Crypto Scam Unravels in Brooklyn" — CoinDesk
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