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U.S. Secret Service investigative analyst and technical advisor Jamie Lam instructs international law enforcement on tracking cryptocurrency-based crimes.
The U.S. Secret Service has identified that investment frauds, fake crypto platforms, and extortion schemes disproportionately impact older Americans, who lost nearly $2.8 billion to such scams in 2024.
The GIOC has used patience and technical expertise to uncover hidden funds, reconstruct scam networks, and seize nearly $400 million in cryptocurrency assets between 2015 and 2025
British authorities, trained through international Secret Service outreach, have successfully arrested suspects in active crypto extortion cases, showcasing the impact of global coordination.
Secret Service crackdowns on crypto fraud are expected to impact the creator economy and token ecosystems by deterring scammers, increasing trust, and encouraging regulatory compliance.
The U.S. Secret Service offers free cryptocurrency crime training to foreign law enforcement, focusing on jurisdictions exploited through residency-for-sale schemes and regulatory loopholes.

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