Fraudsters stole 1.2 million dollars from Kent residents using fake police reports to obtain cryptocurrency wallet data and access funds

Fraudsters stole more than 1.2 million dollars from residents of Kent by using personal data obtained through a data breach. They created fake reports from Action Fraud, impersonating the police, and convinced victims to share their cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. After gaining access to the wallets, the fraudsters stole funds and transferred them to avoid reimbursement. The police urge people not to disclose personal information over the phone and to be cautious when dealing with suspicious individuals, especially regarding financial matters.