Cryptocurrency accounts wiped out 'in an instant' by cyber crooks
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SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Cryptocurrency has become a red-hot investment, generating huge returns for people who bought in at the right time.
Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum are among the most popular currencies, with each Bitcoin valued at nearly $50,000.
But ABC Action News I-Team Investigator Adam Walser has uncovered cyber-criminals have found ways to drain people's cryptocurrency accounts in the blink of an eye. And currently, there's no easy way for victims to recover their funds.
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