FBI and DOJ seize $8.2 Million in romance baiting crypto fraud scheme
Security Affairs
MARCH 29, 2025
The U.S. DOJ seized over $8.2 million in USDT stolen through ‘romance baiting’ scams, where victims are tricked into fake investments promising high returns. On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Attorneys Office in Ohio filed a civil forfeiture complaint for $8.2M in USDT (Tether) linked to a ‘romance baiting’ scam. Fraudsters used anonymous messaging apps to deceive victims into fake financial relationships.
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