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NCA Launches Campaign Against Crypto Investment Scams Targeting Men Under 45

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The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a public awareness campaign to warn men under 45 about crypto-investment scams. The campaign, titled “Crypto Dream Scam Nightmare,” aims to educate potential victims on recognizing fraudulent schemes that promise high returns but result in financial losses. Action Fraud received over 17,000 reports of investment fraud last year, with victims often tricked by professional-looking websites and apps. Scammers use tactics like romance baiting and unsolicited messages to lure victims into non-existent investment schemes. The campaign includes a video of a victim who lost £28,000 and an info sheet with 10 tips to spot and avoid investment fraud.

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  1. 10.11.2025 12:15 1 articles · 23h ago

    NCA Launches Campaign Against Crypto Investment Scams

    The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a public awareness campaign to warn men under 45 about crypto-investment scams. The campaign, titled “Crypto Dream Scam Nightmare,” aims to educate potential victims on recognizing fraudulent schemes that promise high returns but result in financial losses. The campaign includes a video of a victim who lost £28,000 and an info sheet with 10 tips to spot and avoid investment fraud.

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  • The NCA’s campaign targets men under 45, who are the most likely victims of crypto-investment fraud.

    First reported: 10.11.2025 12:15
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  • Action Fraud received over 17,000 reports of investment fraud last year.

    First reported: 10.11.2025 12:15
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  • Scammers use professional-looking websites, apps, and romance baiting tactics to trick victims.

    First reported: 10.11.2025 12:15
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  • The campaign includes a video of a victim who lost £28,000 and an info sheet with 10 tips to spot and avoid investment fraud.

    First reported: 10.11.2025 12:15
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  • Investment fraud is the highest earning cybercrime type, costing victims nearly $6.6bn in reported losses last year, according to the FBI.

    First reported: 10.11.2025 12:15
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