Couple Loses $9.2 Million In LinkedIn Romance Scam: 'No One Has Heard Of A Crypto Fraud Case As Big'
- 9 months ago
A couple from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, finds themselves down more than $9 million after falling victim to a cryptocurrency romance scam orchestrated through LinkedIn.
What Happened: Star Tribune reported that the couple was enticed by the promise of hitting the jackpot through an investment scheme that guaranteed massive returns. Little did they know, he was about to become the unfortunate victim of an elaborate fraud.
The man allegedly connected with an individual on LinkedIn who convinced him of a lucrative investment strategy. The individual expressed a romantic desire for him and even asked to leave his wife in favor of a romantic relationship. Falling for the scheme, the man proceeded to make a total of 21 transactions, sending a staggering sum of $9.2 million to the scammer.
What Happened: Star Tribune reported that the couple was enticed by the promise of hitting the jackpot through an investment scheme that guaranteed massive returns. Little did they know, he was about to become the unfortunate victim of an elaborate fraud.
The man allegedly connected with an individual on LinkedIn who convinced him of a lucrative investment strategy. The individual expressed a romantic desire for him and even asked to leave his wife in favor of a romantic relationship. Falling for the scheme, the man proceeded to make a total of 21 transactions, sending a staggering sum of $9.2 million to the scammer.