Moscow teenagers robbed of $17K in broad daylight
Armed assailants target young cryptocurrency traders in increasing crime trend
Cryptocurrency-related crimes have been on the rise in Russia as digital assets grow in popularity.
Moscow teenagers robbed of $17K in broad daylight. The incident occurred on Wednesday, as the victims, aged 16 and 17, were walking along a street in the city center.
The two teenagers were approached by three men, who demanded that they hand over their belongings. When the victims refused, the men threatened them with a knife. The victims then handed over their backpacks, which contained a total of $17,000 worth of cryptocurrency.
The men then fled the scene. The victims were not injured in the attack.
The incident is the latest in a series of cryptocurrency-related crimes in Russia. In recent months, there have been several reports of people being robbed or assaulted for their cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency-related crimes are on the rise around the world as digital assets grow in popularity. In 2021, there were over 4,000 reported cases of cryptocurrency-related crime, with losses totaling over $1 billion.
The increase in cryptocurrency-related crime is due to the fact that digital assets are often seen as easy targets for criminals. Cryptocurrency transactions are often anonymous, and it can be difficult to track down the perpetrators of these crimes.
In order to protect yourself from cryptocurrency-related crime, it is important to take the following precautions:
- Use a strong password and two-factor authentication for your cryptocurrency accounts.
- Never share your private keys with anyone.
- Only store your cryptocurrency in a secure wallet.
- Be aware of the risks of cryptocurrency scams.
If you are the victim of a cryptocurrency-related crime, it is important to report it to the police. You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report the crime.
The FTC is a government agency that protects consumers from fraud and other illegal activities. The FTC can help you to recover your lost funds and to prevent future crimes from happening.
