The Loudoun County police in Virginia have seized $1.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to a "pig butchering" scam. This marks one of the largest crypto seizures in Virginia. The scam involved a victim receiving an unsolicited text message and being tricked into investing in a fraudulent trading platform. The victim was then told to pay excessive taxes upfront when attempting to withdraw their funds. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, equipped with certified blockchain investigators, traced the stolen funds. They urge residents to be cautious of unsolicited messages and verify investment platforms. Residents are encouraged to report incidents of crypto scams to improve the chances of recovering lost funds.



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