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<h3 id="key-points">Key Points:</h3><ul><li>Sophisticated Scam: LA man Amir Golshan posed as Apple Support, using SIM-swapping to steal NFTs and crypto, causing $740K in losses.</li><li>8-Year Sentence: Golshan, 25, faces federal prison time and a $1.2M restitution order for orchestrating the multi-year crypto fraud.</li><li>Digital Asset Heist: Victims, manipulated through social engineering, suffered financial harm as Golshan stole NFTs and cryptocurrency.</li></ul>In a significant crackdown on crypto-related crimes, a 25-year-old Los Angeles resident, Amir Hossein Golshan, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution for orchestrating a sophisticated series of scams. Golshan, masquerading as an Apple support representative, targeted unsuspecting victims in a plot that involved the theft of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrency.The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that Golshan employed <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/sim-swapper-sentenced-eight-years-prison-campaign-fraud-and-deception-including" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">tactics</a> such as subscriber identity module (SIM) swapping and social media account takeovers to defraud hundreds of victims, resulting in approximately $740,000 in losses over several years.The modus operandi included fraudulent inducements, leading victims to disclose sensitive information like SIM card details and two-factor authentication codes. Once armed with this information, Golshan gained unauthorized access to victims’ digital accounts, subsequently pilfering valuable digital assets, including NFTs and cryptocurrency.Golshan’s actions caused tangible financial harm to his victims, with losses totaling $740,000. The DOJ emphasized that beyond the monetary impact, Golshan’s crimes instilled fear and constant worry in the victims, showcasing a ‘complete lack of respect’ for the law and basic human dignity.The DOJ underscored Golshan’s fraudulent tactics, detailing instances where he impersonated Apple support personnel to access victims’ Apple iCloud accounts. One victim fell prey to Golshan’s scheme when he received a call from Apple Support’s official number, falsely represented by Golshan. The victim disclosed a two-step authentication code, leading to the unauthorized access of their iCloud account. Golshan then changed the account’s email address, making off with an NFT valued at $319,000 and approximately $70,000 worth of crypto assets._______________________________________________________________________________________Stay connected with us on <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMLrrowwwzOOyBA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Google News</a>, <a href="https://t.me/cryptosnewsss" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Telegram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/NewssCryptos" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id&#61;100089949049302" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a> to stay updated on the latest developments and engaging discussions in the realm of CryptosNewss.Disclaimer: Please note that the viewpoints and perspectives expressed by the author, as well as any individuals referenced in this article, are intended solely for informational purposes. They should not be construed as financial or investment advice. It’s important to acknowledge that investing in or trading cryptoassets carries inherent financial risks.Originally published at <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/cryptocurrency-scammer-faces-8-year-prison-term-and-1-2m-restitution-for-nft-theft-in-apple-support-impersonation-scheme/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cryptosnewss.com</a> on November 29, 2023.

Cryptocurrency Scammer Faces 8-Year Prison Term and $1.2M Restitution for NFT Theft in Apple Support Impersonation Scheme

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