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FBI Warns of Courier-Based Crypto Scams

Don't fall victim to crypto scams: scammers are now using couriers to collect cash from unsuspecting victims at their homes or in public, often using passwords or specific dollar bill serial numbers to authenticate the pickup. This low-tech twist on investment scams adds a frighteningly personal touch.

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Telegram Abused for Crypto Scams and Android Malware Delivery

Researchers uncovered a massive scam operation, dubbed FEMITBOT, that uses Telegram's Mini Apps to spread fake crypto platforms, brand impersonations, and Android malware, with a single API string tying it all together. Victims are lured in with a convincing, app-like interface that tricks them into divulging sensitive info.

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