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The reality is that many people who invest do not know the first thing about cryptocurrency, and that should be your first red flag when tempted with an online ad or offer to invest. Without knowing the system, one can be easily tricked and have very little recourse once money is sent.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a cryptocurrency investigator, I have seen the devastation that results from a person losing money to scammers. Many of us have heard the stories of people getting rich off 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