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Montana state auditor warns of cryptocurrency scams

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana State Auditor James Brown is warning Montanans to stay cautious when investing in cryptocurrency or other digital currencies.Brown says his office received an uptick in complaints from residents who are victims of digital currency scams, which he says is due to the lack of regulations."We're going after folks that we believe are fraudulently harming Montanans. I would just tell Montanans before engaging in investment in these digital currencies to be very, very careful about what you're investing in and be sure that you're actually investing in...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
Investing in Currencies

‘How did you get suckered?’: Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks

One Virginia woman who claims she got scammed through investing her savings into cryptocurrency hopes to help other investors by sharing her story. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for new articles all month, right here on WTOP.com. A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a “trade coach” who recommended a website for...
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