Romance Scams Urging Investment

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• https://asec.ahnlab.com/
• https://otx.alienvault.com/

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The report details an investigation into romance scams that exploit emotional connections to solicit money under the guise of cryptocurrency investments. Perpetrators pose as potential romantic partners or friends to gain trust and eventually introduce victims to fake cryptocurrency exchanges designed to defraud them of funds and personal information. The comprehensive analysis covers the scammers' tactics, from initial social media luring to guiding victims through virtual accounts on bogus platforms to eventually extracting deposits and sensitive data.

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