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Scam Jam: Avoiding Modern Romance & Cryptocurrency Scams

Crypto & Finance · 2026-03-20T17:33:36.000Z

The Fairfax Scam Jam unpacks two of the fastest‑growing threats: romance‑based investment schemes and cryptocurrency fraud. Scammers often initiate contact through friendly wrong‑…

The Fairfax Scam Jam unpacks two of the fastest‑growing threats: romance‑based investment schemes and cryptocurrency fraud. Scammers often initiate contact through friendly wrong‑number texts, dating apps, and social media, then spend weeks or months building trust. Once a relationship feels established, victims are encouraged to "invest" in cryptocurrency, gold, or foreign currency through fraudulent platforms Source: https://www.ffxnow.com/events/scam-jam-avoiding-modern-romance-cryptocurrency-scams-23569/