India, Sept. 29 -- A Colorado man in the midst of a troubled 20-year marriage has revealed how he lost $1.4 million after falling victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency romance scam. The victim, who spoke on condition of anonymity, explained how seeking an extra-marital affair led to a massive loss. He shared his story with multiple news outlets, including 9News and KDVR.

The man said he first met the woman on Ashley Madison, a dating site for married individuals seeking affairs. Their connection deepened over shared values, photos and video chats on WhatsApp.

Eventually, the scammer posing as a woman offered to help the Colorado man save money in a potential divorce.

"She said, 'Oh, by the way, um, I'm into Bitcoin, cryptostuff, and...