Russian Woman Loses Over 1 Million Rubles in Fake Crypto Investments

cryptonews.ruPubblicato 2026-08-18Pubblicato ultima volta 2026-08-18

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A Russian woman lost over 1 million rubles (approximately 750,000 rubles of which was a bank loan) to a cryptocurrency investment scam. The victim saw an online advertisement in early June, registered on a purported crypto exchange website, and was contacted by a fake broker. Convinced by initial fake profits shown in her account, she transferred more savings and even took out a loan over two months. When she attempted to withdraw funds, the platform demanded additional verification fees. After she refused, her account was blocked and the "broker" disappeared. The woman reported the crime to police in Ulyanovsk, and a criminal case for fraud has been initiated. This follows a similar incident where a 47-year-old woman from Salekhard lost 9.4 million rubles after engaging with fake crypto "experts" on Telegram.

On June 3, the woman saw an online advertisement about an opportunity to earn money through investments on a cryptocurrency trading exchange. The Russian woman clicked the link and registered on the website, after which she received a call from an unknown person who introduced himself as a broker.

The interlocutor explained how to make money on cryptocurrencies and suggested making an initial deposit. Soon after transferring a small amount, the figures in the Ulyanovsk resident's personal account showed a profit. This prompted her to continue investing money.

The fake broker persuaded her to transfer her remaining savings and then take out a bank loan. Over two months, the woman transferred 1.046 million rubles. Of this sum, 750,000 rubles were borrowed as a loan.

The "cryptocurrency investment specialist" remained in contact, gave instructions, and insisted on new investments until his client decided to withdraw money from the platform. The Russian woman was met on the website with a notice demanding additional verification and payment of a transfer fee. After the woman refused to comply with these conditions, her account was blocked, and the fake broker stopped answering calls and messages.

Realizing she had become a victim of fraudsters, the woman contacted the police. The Investigative Department for the Leninsky District of Ulyanovsk initiated a criminal case under Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code, "Fraud."

Previously, a 47-year-old resident of Salekhard lost 9.4 million rubles after communicating in Telegram with unknown persons who introduced themselves as cryptocurrency investment experts. The fraudsters promised rapid capital growth, high returns, and no risk.

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QWhat was the initial scam that the Russian woman fell for?

AShe saw an online advertisement about earning money through a cryptocurrency exchange and was contacted by a person posing as a broker.

QHow did the fake broker convince the woman to keep investing more money?

AAfter she made a small initial deposit, the numbers in her account showed a fake profit, which motivated her to continue investing.

QWhat was the total amount the woman lost, and how much of it was borrowed?

AShe lost a total of 1,046 million rubles, of which 750,000 rubles was borrowed as a bank loan.

QWhat happened when the woman tried to withdraw money from the platform?

AThe website displayed a message requiring additional verification and a transfer commission fee. After she refused, her account was blocked and the fake broker stopped all communication.

QWhat legal action was taken after the woman realized she was scammed?

AShe reported the crime to the police, and the Investigative Department for the Leninsky District of Ulyanovsk opened a criminal case under Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code for 'Fraud'.

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