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2026-03-11
03:12

The UK government releases anti-fraud strategic document, listing cryptocurrencies as a "growing risk"

Gate News Update: On March 11, the UK Home Office released the Fraud Prevention Strategy Policy Document for 2026 to 2029, listing cryptocurrency as a "growing risk." The document states that scams on social media and messaging apps are inducing victims to transfer funds through emerging payment methods such as cryptocurrencies, and authorities still have weaknesses in combating such fraud. The country's National Crime Agency launched a nationwide campaign in 2025 to help consumers identify scams, and the government is supporting law enforcement agencies (including the Serious Fraud Office) to enhance their investigation capabilities into crypto assets.
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French couple robbed at knifepoint by fake police during home invasion, forced to transfer approximately $1 million worth of Bitcoin

On March 10th, a French couple was attacked at home by three fake police officers armed with knives, forcing them to transfer approximately 900,000 euros worth of Bitcoin. The couple was injured and tied up, and the assailants fled. This case is the latest example of a "wrench attack" in cryptocurrency. Several similar incidents have occurred in France this year.
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A cryptocurrency scammer in South Korea, who was previously declared dead by law, has reappeared and repaid approximately $60,000 to victims.

A South Korean cryptocurrency scammer reappeared after being declared dead and has repaid approximately $60,000 to the victims. The man fled to Cambodia and was deported back to his home country. Prosecutors canceled his missing person declaration, restored his legal status, and handled his frozen assets, actively investigating the case and protecting human rights.
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