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Operation Atlantic: A proactive strike against evolving crypto scams Crypto scams have become highly sophisticated cross-border operations that exploit advanced technology and human psychology. By the time victims become aware of the fraud, the stolen cryptocurrency is often rapidly dispersed across a chain of wallets and exchanges in multiple countries. Operation Atlantic represents a coordinated international effort by law enforcement agencies from the US, the UK and Canada to counter this threat. Rather than limiting itself to post-incident investigations, the operation focuses on identifying, tracking and disrupting crypto scams while they are still in progress. The initiative brings together key agencies, including the US Secret Service, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the UK Financial Conduct Authority, the UK National Crime Agency and the City of London Police. Contrary to conventional investigations that begin only after funds have been stolen, Operation Atlantic is structured to: Identify victims who are at risk Detect active scam infrastructure Interrupt fraudulent transactions Help recovery efforts where feasible Officials have stressed that the primary objective is to disrupt scams in near real time, marking a significant shift toward faster, more proactive enforcement strategies. Why approval phishing lies at the heart of Operation Atlantic A particular form of fraud known as approval phishing lies at the center of Operation Atlantic. Rather than stealing private keys or seed phrases, attackers deceive users into signing what appear to be legitimate blockchain transactions. These transactions grant scammers permission to spend tokens directly from a victim’s wallet. Once approval is given, the attacker gains the ability to: This makes approval phishing particularly dangerous. Victims often remain unaware that anything is wrong until their assets begin disappearing. Scammers frequently integrate this technique into larger scams,…

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