Fake ‘professors’ use phoney loans to trick victims in latest crypto scam
The scam often starts on a Facebook ad where those interested click the link and are met with a “Letter from the Professor” or “Letter from the Dean” on the company website.
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The scam often starts on a Facebook ad where those interested click the link and are met with a “Letter from the Professor” or “Letter from the Dean” on the company website.
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