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FBI PSA on courier cash pickups in crypto scams

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The FBI published a public service announcement warning that scammers in cryptocurrency investment fraud are now using couriers to collect cash after suspicious transfers are blocked. The warning covers pig butchering and romance baiting schemes that reach victims through social media, dating sites, and messaging apps. It urges people to avoid sharing home addresses or handing cash to strangers, and to report suspected fraud promptly to the FBI.

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  1. 15.06.2026 18:30 2 articles · 1h ago

    FBI warns of courier cash pickups in cryptocurrency investment scams

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    The FBI issued a public service announcement warning that criminals running cryptocurrency investment scams, including pig butchering and romance baiting, are using couriers to collect cash after banks block suspicious transfers. The warning says scammers may claim a victim's account has been "flagged," authenticate couriers with a password or U.S. dollar bill serial number, and then continue the fraud by demanding additional cash for fake taxes and penalties.

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