The US Federal Investigation Office (FBI) has launched a new call to detect victims within the scope of a crypto asset investment fraud, which is alleged to be linked to Funnull. It is stated that this fraud method is carried out with a model known as “pig butchering ve in the world and the victims were established and included in the system by establishing long -term confidence relations. Frauds convince the victims to invest their crypto assets on their fake websites after deceiving victims in various ways, and eventually prevents the victims from accessing their accounts.
Pig Butchering Fraud
In the method called Pig Butchering, fraudsters generally build confidence with potential victims and direct them to fake investment platforms. People who are persuaded to invest are convinced that they initially earn high earnings. However, as the process progresses, the victims cannot withdraw their money from the system and their access is completely lost. According to FBI officials, such fraud cases have been increasing recently.
At the focus of the investigation, Funnull, a computer infrastructure company based on Philippines. The US Treasury Department of Foreign Assets Control Office (OFAC) accused this company of providing the infrastructure used by fraudsters.
Funnull fraudsters
With the regulation of the US Treasury Ministry, various sanctions against Funnull and the company’s manager began to be applied. In the official statements, a large part of such grievances in the United States in the United States was allegedly linked to Funnull.
The US Treasury Ministry: “The majority of crypto asset frauds have been reported to FBI in connection with Funnull, and the total loss of victims in these frauds is around $ 200 million.”
Authorities, the US victims have lost an average of 150 thousand dollars per person, he says. It was claimed that Funnull provided data to hundreds of thousands of fraud websites.
In a statement, the victims are asked to share their incident and losses by contacting the FBI. The FBI is trying to deepen the investigation with the information obtained and take measures against similar fraud activities. Experts say that in such cases, victims are mostly respected by the fake websites directed by fraudsters and that their transactions cannot be taken back.
FBI warning
FBI and other state institutions, in his statements to the public, emphasize that any crypto asset investment should be careful. It is important not to take steps without researching intermediary institutions or investment opportunities and to be cautious against fast and high profit promises. While aiming to strengthen the international cooperation in order to prevent such problems in the sector, investors have no choice but to be careful.
International fraud actions in crypto asset markets have led to the targeting of companies that provide infrastructure services. In the later stages of the investigation, evaluations are made that additional measures and sectoral regulations may come up.
The investigation by the FBI aims to increase public safety and awareness against increasing fraud cases in the field of crypto investment. In this context, the risks are drawn to the protection of personal data and financial resources in digital asset investments. Potential victims are recommended to apply to legal authorities in case of suspicion of fraud. Measures and official calls may play an important role in the fight against financial fraud.
Responsibility Rejection: The information contained in this article does not contain investment advice. Investors should be aware that crypto currencies carry high volatility and thus risk and carry out their operations in line with their own research.
