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 <p class="paragraph">Each year Valentine’s Day brings with it the promise of love and connection, it’s crucial to remember that not all that glitters is gold. In the age of online dating, romance scams have surged, with scammers exploiting emotions to cause significant financial harm.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">Cryptocurrency, while a modern convenience, has also become a tool in these frauds. However, leaders in the crypto industry, such as Binance, are fighting back with rigorous security, compliance, and education to protect users.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">Binance’s 2023 statistics reveal that <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="romance" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/romance.html">romance</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="scams" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/scams.html">scams</a> constituted about 2% of all reported scam incidents. While this figure may appear small at first glance, the aggregate financial impact on victims was substantial, exceeding tens of millions of dollars, with an average loss of nearly $14,000 per victim. This highlights the significant financial threat posed by dating <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="scams" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/scams.html">scams</a>, emphasizing the critical need for increased vigilance and preventive measures within the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency community.</p>
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 <p class="paragraph">The rise of romance scams is alarming, with the US Federal Trade Commission reporting a staggering increase in complaints and financial losses over the years. Finbold had previously reported romance scams cost Americans almost $350 million in 2021.</p>
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 <p class="paragraph">Notably, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency, though not the most common payment method in these <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="scams" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/scams.html">scams</a>, still accounts for a significant portion of the losses. However, the notion that <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency inherently facilitates <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="scams" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/scams.html">scams</a> is misleading. Industry efforts, particularly by Binance, are making strides in reducing the impact of such fraudulent activities. Strong security measures, compliance, and user education are key in combating these crimes.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">Binance’s commitment to security is evident in its collaboration with law enforcement agencies worldwide, processing thousands of information requests, conducting training, and raising awareness about scam tactics and prevention. Despite romance scams constituting a small percentage of total scam reports, the financial impact on victims is considerable, with losses running into tens of millions of dollars.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">The crypto exchange actively promotes a secure cryptocurrency environment by partnering with global law enforcement. In 2023, its dedicated team, with over 70 members, addressed over 58,000 requests from 13,000+ officials worldwide.&nbsp;</p>
 <p class="paragraph">A standout achievement was assisting the FBI and DOJ in tackling a “pig butchering” scam, a fraud scheme involving the fattening of victim’s accounts before draining them, which led to the recovery of $112 million. These efforts have significantly disrupted scammer operations.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">All in all, Binance continues to advance law enforcement’s crypto knowledge through educational programs, covering blockchain basics and legal frameworks.&nbsp;</p>
 <p class="paragraph">In 2023, it held 120 training sessions, both online and in-person, aimed at enhancing the platform’s safety and safeguarding user investments against the backdrop of the rapidly changing <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a> landscape.</p>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/binance-uncovers-the-reality-behind-crypto-romance-scams-tbt79782.html">https://thebittimes.com/binance-uncovers-the-reality-behind-crypto-romance-scams-tbt79782.html</a></p>

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