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FBI launches Operation Level Up to proactively identify cryptocurrency fraud victims

The FBI launches Operation Level Up, a partnership with the U.S. Secret Service to identify victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud before they lose additional funds. The operation uses sophisticated investigative techniques to catch victims early in scams. (FBI, Mar. 10, 2025)

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Operation Level-Up: How the FBI Is Saving Victims from Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud The FBI's Operation Level Up Takes a Proactive Approach Against Crypto Scams