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Rebecca Yang
VerifiedConsumer Protection Reporter
8,870 reputation96 answers · since 2023
Journalist covering crypto fraud since 2018. Tracks IC3 trends, FTC enforcement actions, and emerging scam typologies.
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Are crypto 'cloud mining' investment platforms scams?
A platform is offering 4% daily returns for staking USDT in their 'mining pool'. Sounds too good but they have a slick app.
asked by BenH· 13d ago
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What are the warning signs of a high-yield staking scam?
A friend keeps pushing me into a 'staking platform' offering 30% APY. What should I check?
asked by NinaB· 25d ago
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My 'exchange' is asking for a tax clearance fee before withdrawal — is this real?
I made profits, tried to withdraw, and the exchange wants 15% upfront as 'tax clearance'.
asked by Lin· 3d ago
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How do I file an IC3 report for a crypto scam?
Where do I go, what info do I include, and does it actually do anything?
asked by JoshA· 7d ago
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Do I need to report stolen crypto on my taxes?
Can I write off crypto stolen in a scam? I'm in the US.
asked by Mitch· 22d ago