# FBI Seeks to Return $8.2M Seized Crypto Funds to Scam Victims

US authorities are working to return $8.2 million in cryptocurrency seized from three fraudulent accounts linked to a scam that targeted unsuspecting victims through fake investment schemes. The fraud, which involved tricking individuals with deceptive “wrong number” messages, led to total losses of

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| Published | 3 March 2025 |

Source: https://egamers.io/fbi-seeks-to-return-8-2m-seized-crypto-funds-to-scam-victims/