Europol dismantles investment fraud scheme that targeted victims in more than 50 countries
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Europol says a joint operation arrested seven suspects linked to an investment fraud scheme with potential victims in more than 50 countries, with estimated losses of at least $4.5 million. Searches across 17 countries led to the seizure of over 100 servers, and the suspects are facing extradition to Germany.
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What to do
- If you were contacted by an online investment broker promising fast returns, do not send further money and report it to your national police or fraud authority.
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Government agencies