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Cyber trading fraudsters have been using cryptocurrency exchanges (crypto exchanges) for some time to disguise payment transactions. First, a so-called wallet (account) was opened, usually with the help of the trading fraudsters via AnyDesk or TeamViewer. Subsequently, the victims transferred their funds to the accounts of the cryptocurrency exchanges and these funds were exchanged for cryptocurrencies, usually Bitcoin. Afterwards, the exchanged Bitcoins were transferred to the wallet of the fraudsters.