Articles for tag: cryptocurrency scam, customer protection, elder abuse, financial fraud, Investment Fraud, Pig Butchering, Wells Fargo lawsuit

January 29, 2025

Iowa Man Sues for $716,212 Loss in Alleged Cryptocurrency Scam: Seeking Justice and Recovery

A 75-year-old man from West Des Moines, Joseph Harris, has filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo and several other banks, claiming he lost over $700,000 in a cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering.” Harris alleges he was contacted by a scammer, posing as an investment advisor on social media, who lured him into making multiple ...

December 17, 2024

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Idaho Law Enforcement Warns Public About ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam in Important PSA for Consumer Awareness and Safety

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of Idaho has issued a public service announcement warning residents about a growing cryptocurrency investment scam, particularly during the holiday season. This initiative is part of a campaign called “Don’t Click December,” launched by the U.S. Attorney, the FBI, and local law enforcement agencies. The campaign highlights the dangerous “pig butchering” ...