The FBI has issued a warning about a rise in fake remote work advertisements being used to perpetrate cryptocurrency fraud. These scams often involve fake job postings designed to lure individuals into providing personal information or making financial transactions under the guise of legitimate work-from-home opportunities. The FBI advises the public to be cautious and avoid engaging with suspicious job offers, particularly those that require upfront payments or personal information. This warning comes amid increasing reports of scammers impersonating well-known figures in the cryptocurrency community to deceive potential victims. The warning was highlighted by @serghei and reported in NewsBytes, with additional caution against scam texts.
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