Vietnam Cracks Down on $1 Million Crypto Scam, Saving Hundreds from Financial...

Vietnam Cracks Down on $1 Million Crypto Scam, Saving Hundreds from Financial...

In a fortunate move, the Vietnamese authorities were able to successfully dismantle a large-scale cryptocurrency scam orchestrated by a company called ‘Million Smiles,’ protecting nearly 300 potential victims from financial exploitation. The scheme, built around a fictitious token called QFS (Quantum Financial System), had already swindled approximately $1.17 million (30 billion VND) from around 400 […]


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