CB RF: "Most of the fraudulent payments are held in cryptocurrencies" – Bits Media

The director of the Department of Combating the unscrupulous practices of the Bank of Russia Valery Lyakh announced, that in Russia 60% fraudulent payments are made in cryptocurrencies.

The top manager of the Central Bank noted, that now the inhabitants of Russia need to be extremely careful, if a counterparties offer to make payments in cryptocurrencies. Especially, If they offer to make money in crypto actures, and then withdraw funds in fiat currency. In this case, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive check of the company, including, On the regulator website.

“Over the past six months, we have discovered, that most fraudulent operations, order 60% illegal financial transactions or payments in favor of financial pyramids are held in cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies have two main problems. First: Lack of tools against money laundering, That is, in relation to the legalization of funds. The second: lack of tools for identifying manipulation during trade. Therefore, cryptocurrencies cannot be considered as an investment tool ", - said the representative of the Bank of Russia.

Earlier, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation reported, that cryptocurrency scammers in Russia increased the number of offline offices, And this is a "anxious sign".