Opinion: Crypto coin scams use celebrity imposters, other tricks to steal cash


During the past six months, consumers reported losing more than US$2mil (RM8mil) in cryptocurrency to Elon Musk impersonators, according to a May report by the Federal Trade Commission. — TNS

Mix two hot trending names — cryptocurrency and Elon Musk — and, well, you've got a recipe for ripping people off.

During the past six months, consumers reported losing more than US$2mil (RM8mil) in cryptocurrency to Elon Musk impersonators, according to a May report by the Federal Trade Commission.

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