HackFraudUS charges 6 in Africa-based crypto romance scam from Madagascar
Published: 29 Oct 2026 · Worldwide
US authorities charged six suspects for operating a crypto romance scam from Madagascar. Victims were lured into fake NFT investment platforms, leading to their crypto wallets being drained. This is a law enforcement update on an existing operation, not a new active campaign.
Who is at risk
Anyone who uses social media, email or messaging apps
How to protect yourself
- Do not click links in unexpected messages, posts or direct messages.
- Check the sender or account through the official website, not through the message.
- Never share passwords, codes or recovery phrases.
Source: Community reports (hackfraud.com)
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