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Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year
19.8.2024
The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program
Blackrock Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams
30.7.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has warned about cryptocurrency scams. The firm urged caution when dealing with individuals, websites, or social media platforms using its brand to offer training or investments. Blackrock noted...
Canada Warns of Rising Pig Butchering and Crypto Investment Scams
29.5.2024
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has warned about a surge in cryptocurrency scams targeting Canadian citizens.
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BBB Warns of Rising Crypto Scams on Tiktok — ‘They May Resort to Scare Tactics’
26.9.2023
The U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a surge in “money-flipping” crypto investment scams on Tiktok. “They may ask for fees several times,” the BBB cautioned, adding that if you question them, “they may resort to scare tactics, telling...
Thailand threatens Facebook over crypto scams and other fraudulent ads
22.8.2023
Thailand’s digital minister said he would seek a court order to shut Facebook in the country unless it takes action on the alleged scams
Binance Aus ramping up measures to protect vulnerable users, says CEO
30.8.2022
The general type of people Binance Australia has flagged as vulnerable users are the elderly, people that live in remote areas, or those with disabilities
'Pig Butchering' Crypto Investment Scams Delivered 'Massive Losses' to Victims
27.7.2022
An emerging and rather complex form of investment scam known as “pig butchering,” wherein flirtatious strangers convince unsuspecting users to invest in crypto trading platforms that eventually seize funds when victims try to cash out, has reportedly robbed victims of millions of dollars worth...
US SEC Issues Warning on Crypto Investment Scams Citing ‘Some Investors May Have FOMO’
12.9.2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning about fraudulent investment schemes involving cryptocurrencies. The regulator notes that some investors may have fear of missing out (FOMO) given the rise in prices of some crypto assets in recent years. SEC Warns Investors...
US SEC releases fresh investor alert against crypto investment scams
6.9.2021
The “rising popularity” of initial coin offerings, including cryptocurrencies, coins, and tokens, is considered the main reason for growing scams and exploits among retail investors