ERE26-DOJ Issues WARNING to Every American with a Retirement Account - Epic Real Estate

Matt Theriault, a Marine‑turned real‑estate investor, breaks down the Justice Department’s urgent alert that sophisticated crypto‑based scams are targeting every American with a retirement account. He explains how the FBI’s three‑level hustle—initial “payout” tricks, fake tax demands, and recovery‑scam “life preservers”—operates through the Telegram marketplace Zinbi Guarantee, using cloned broker sites and real‑world crypto exchanges to lull victims into a false sense of security. The episode details how scammers lure polite, good‑natured Americans with seemingly legitimate returns, then freeze the account and demand taxes before offering bogus recovery services that charge fees and disappear. Matt outlines the DOJ’s concrete safeguards: verify advisors on Investor.gov, confirm wire recipients with your bank, and never pay a tax or fee before funds are released. He also highlights the role of CoverOn, the sponsor that monitors the dark web for leaked personal data and provides up to $2 million in identity‑theft recovery coverage, turning a simple alert into a financial safety net. Listeners walk away with a step‑by‑step action plan to protect their 401(k)s, IRAs, and crypto holdings from these high‑stakes frauds.

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