VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Releases New Resource to Help Floridians Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today released a new consumer protection resource to help Floridians spot and avoid cryptocurrency scams. According to a new report, cryptocons stole more than $7.7 billion worldwide in 2021—an 81% increase from the year prior. The Federal Trade Commission found that American consumers lost more than $200 million from fraudulent cryptocurrency payments last year. To aid Floridians in avoiding scams associated with this emerging investment and payment method, Attorney General Moody is unveiling Scams at a Glance: Cryptocurrency Scams.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “The quick rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies has drawn the attention of criminals trying to exploit the trend to rip off Floridians. I want to make sure Floridians have the information they need to spot and avoid these types of scams. So today, I am releasing our newest resource—Scams at a Glance: Cryptocurrency Scams. This free resource will help equip Floridians…