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Crypto recovery scams: why victims get scammed a second time

After a crypto scam, a message promises to get your money back. The sender may even know how much you lost. Why do so many victims lose money a second time, right after the first?

  1. 1 The message comes from a company. It says it helps scam victims get their crypto back.RonoRecovery TeamLost money to acrypto scam? We canget it back for you.

    The message comes from a company. It says it helps scam victims get their crypto back.

  2. 2 On the phone, the man knows the name of the app and how much Rono lost. He says he works with the police. For the first time in weeks, Rono feels hope.We found your $143,000.We work with the police.RecoveryTeamHow doyou know?Rono

    On the phone, the man knows the name of the app and how much Rono lost. He says he works with the police. For the first time in weeks, Rono feels hope.

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