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Harry and Meghan used in scam advertising to sell bitcoins

2022-01-20T15:20:05.171Z


To attract investors, use photos, false statements and fake news such as "There are people who make millions from home using the latest advice from Harry and Meghan" (ANSA)


"There are people who make millions from home using the latest advice from

Harry and Meghan

." And again: "Harry and Meghan shocked everyone by revealing how they earn 128,000 pounds more each month". These are some of the 

fake news

spread, complete with fake logos of major newspapers and broadcasters, which used the names of the British prince and his wife, along with other celebrities, in scam advertisements spread on social media

to promote the sale of bitcoin

. False photos and statements are in fact used to attract investors.

The illegal activity was denounced by the British

Financial Conduct Authority

(FCA) which speaks of a rapidly increasing phenomenon.

The number of consumers reporting possible scams to the regulator has increased by more than

400% in five years

The

Dukes of Sussex

have been warned of this fraudulent activity which can damage their image.

Source: ansa

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