TAMPA, Fla. — Cybercriminals are creating fake cryptocurrency investment platforms to steal people’s money, according to the FBI.
A report published last week by the FBI shows that since last year, 244 people have fallen victim to fraudulent cryptocurrency investment websites losing a total of $42.7 million.
The FBI said these websites claim crypto investors owe taxes or fees, and they will threaten to take your money if you don’t pay more, which is what Tampa bakery owner Lorena Brunson believes happened to her.
“We make birthday cakes, decorated sugar cookies, fruit bouquets, chocolate-covered strawberries,” said Brunson.
After retiring, Lorena Brunson followed her dream and became the owner of Beanie and Bellies Cupcakery in south Tampa, but COVID hit her business hard.
“And I had lost my partner earlier this year, so I was kind of struggling as far as money,” said Brunson.
The bakery was in danger of going under, and she needed help. Then last month, out of nowhere, she said it...
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