The FBI has issued warnings regarding various scams, particularly emphasizing an increase in quit claim deed fraud that has reportedly cost Massachusetts homeowners $46 million since 2019. Additionally, the agency has alerted the public about a rise in cryptocurrency investment fraud, with over 100 Maryland residents receiving notifications from FBI agents about being victims of such scams. In a related case, a retired Colonel in Chandigarh fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing approximately ₹3.5 crore. The scam involved false claims regarding his bank account being linked to money laundering, leading to a series of harassing calls. Other scams reported include a sophisticated phone scam in Walton County costing a resident over $280,000, and a woman in Northeast Ohio reporting a loss of $250,000. Local law enforcement agencies across various regions are actively warning communities about these fraudulent schemes and urging caution.
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Chandigarh: SP Operation, Geetanjali Khandelwal says, "...The honey trap issue has also come to light in this case, where three individuals are involved—two are wanted, and one has already been arrested. The arrested individual is currently in Punjab Jail, and from there, this https://t.co/LsDec7cyYM
NE Ohio woman reports losing $250K in scam. Details on how she was tricked in the story link below: https://t.co/0tVphB82Mv