Beware of These Online Platforms:
There are various patterns and typologies that can be observed among fraudsters and cyber attackers. It's important to understand which specific platforms may leave you vulnerable to attacks. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has observed and documented unregistered entities being exploited or wittingly allowing their platforms to be utilized by criminals in the United States and abroad to further illicit activity. Such platforms include:
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Darknet Marketplaces- Marketplaces frequently include offers for the sale of illicit goods and services and specify virtual currency as a method, sometimes the sole method of payment.
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Unregistered Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Exchangers- Individuals or entities offering to exchange fiat currencies for virtual currencies or one virtual currency for another virtual currency.
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Unregistered Foreign-Located MSBs- Similar to P2P’s. Offer to exchange fiat and CVCs.
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CVC kiosks ( bitcoin Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) or crypto ATM’s)- ATM-like devices or electronic terminals that allow users to exchange cash and virtual currency. CVC kiosks generally facilitate money transmission between a CVC exchange and a customer’s wallet or operate as a CVC exchange themselves. CVC kiosks generally facilitate money transmission between a CVC exchange and a customer’s wallet or operate as a CVC exchange themselves
The complete and detailed list can be obtained from FinCEN.