Text messaging scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency from victims, NY attorney general's office says
- New York Attorney General Tish James is addressing text message scams targeting job seekers, resulting in over $2 million in frozen cryptocurrency.
- Investigators found scammers sent fake job offers to trick victims into purchasing cryptocurrency, which was then stolen.
- One victim lost over $100,000, lured by promises of flexible jobs and bonuses, only to face hidden fees when withdrawing funds.
- James urges New Yorkers to report scams and warns against unknown job offers, emphasizing the cruelty of deceiving those seeking work.
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