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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:08 PST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:08 PST
status: reported
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# FBI Los Angeles warns of FaceStealer cryptocurrency theft scheme

The FBI's Los Angeles Field Office warned of a cryptocurrency theft scheme called FaceStealer.

Section: [Public Safety](/los-angeles/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Federal Bureau of Investigation](/los-angeles/wiki/federal-bureau-of-investigation.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Los Angeles](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/fbi-warning-facestealer-cryptocurrency-theft-scheme/3969875/), 2026-11-12 17:08 PST: FBI's LA Field Office warns of ‘FaceStealer' cryptocurrency theft scheme

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