Interpol warns of romance scammers stealing crypto via dating apps
- —Interpol: Asian crime groups use women on dating apps to steal crypto
- —Victims are lured into fake crypto investments and lose their funds
- —Crypto-related losses in September 2026 reached about $766.5 million
- —Individual fraud cases often go unreported and are rarely recovered
Why it matters: The rise of romance crypto scams increases risks for retail investors and adds pressure on exchanges and regulators.
Source: Bithub