Scammers posed as Australian police to steal crypto, authorities warn
Scammers in Australia impersonated police using the government’s ReportCyber system to legitimize their calls and trick victims into handing over crypto.
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Scammers in Australia impersonated police using the government’s ReportCyber system to legitimize their calls and trick victims into handing over crypto.
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