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Scammers use memecoin ‘trending’ list to lure victims — Researcher
30.9.2024
Roffet.eth found that some coins contained obscure, difficult-to-read code that allowed the developer to transfer user’s tokens to themselves
Scammers use memecoin ‘trending’ list to lure victims — Researcher
30.9.2024
Roffet.eth found that some coins contained obscure, difficult-to-read code that allowed the developer to transfer user’s tokens to themselves
When Icons Fall: P. Diddy, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the Lure of High-Profile Cases for Attorneys
25.9.2024
Low Investment Threshold, Greater Financial Control Lure Aussies to Crypto, Study Finds
4.9.2024
The report indicates that Australia has a higher cryptocurrency adoption rate with one in every five current or past crypto holders. Key factors driving adoption include the relatively low investment threshold, greater financial control, and a perception of increased equality. However, barriers...
Pi Network Scam: Fake Airdrop Ads on Instagram Lure Users
3.9.2024
Pi Network is a unique crypto project that has gained widespread attention for its unique mobile mining concept.…
Bitcoin’s price rally to $70K could lure buyers to XRP, KAS, STX and JASMY
28.7.2024
Bitcoin remains on target to reach $70,000, and if that happens, XRP, KAS, STX and JASMY could find buyers
Lure of Quick Money Sees $100M Flow to Solana Meme Coin 'Presales'
18.3.2024
Some onchain watchers estimate that over $100 million worth of tokens were sent to various meme coin presales over the weekend
Invesco Cuts Bitcoin ETF Fee In a Bid to Lure Investors
29.1.2024
The index provider previously had one of the highest fees of 0.39% for its bitcoin ETF
Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam
10.9.2023
The X account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has apparently suffered a breach by scammers spreading phishing links. The attack, which manifested itself in the form of a post offering free digital collectibles, has allegedly resulted in the loss of over $690,000 for those who fell for...
FASB's Crypto Accounting Shakeup Could Lure More Corporate Investment, Michael Saylor and Others Argue
7.9.2023
The U.S. accounting standards board yesterday unanimously voted in favor of "fair value" accounting for crypto assets held on corporate balance sheets
Peter Schiff Twitter Apparently Hacked, Shills Gold Crypto, Son Spencer Warns
3.6.2023
The Twitter account of Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff was found advertising a gold-branded token as a result of an apparent hacking. His son, crypto enthusiast Spencer Schiff, warned users in a tweet not to follow the link posted by the unknown attackers trying to lure victims using...
Philippines Law Enforcement Busts Crypto Scam Center, Over 1,000 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued
10.5.2023
Over 1,000 human trafficking victims were recently rescued from a “fraud factory” in Mabalacat, a town located nearly 90 kilometers northwest of Manila, Philippines law enforcement has said. Michelle Sabino from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group said trafficking...
Chatgpt ‘Is the New Crypto,’ Meta Says Malware Actors Exploit AI Craze
4.5.2023
A growing number of malware creators are now taking advantage of the significant interest in Chatgpt to lure victims, Facebook owner Meta has noticed. According to its head of information security, the AI-based chatbot is “the new crypto” for bad actors and the social media giant is preparing...
Report: FTX Promised High Earnings to African Students That Successfully Recruited Fellow Learners
17.2.2023
The collapsed crypto exchange FTX reportedly used the lure of high earnings to convince African university students to become its ambassadors. In addition to encouraging new FTX investors to use the platform, student ambassadors were also required to teach them about crypto and the blockchain. Some...
Damus to lure in Crypto Twitter with Bitcoin revenue payout option
7.2.2023
The team said that the upcoming feature would be made available in the app's next update but is yet to reveal a timeframe
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, Cyprus Take Down Crypto Scam Network
17.1.2023
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Cyprus have taken down a cryptocurrency scam network in collaboration with Europol. “The suspects used advertisements on social networks to lure victims to websites covertly operated by the criminals, which offered seemingly exceptional investment...
BitKeep exploiter used phishing sites to lure in users: Report
26.12.2022
The attacker appears to be attempting to cash out funds using Binance and Changenow
HK legislator’s firm to lure 1,000 Web3 start-ups over 3 years
23.12.2022
G-Rocket is aiming to attract 1,000 Web3 start-ups to Hong Kong and will help them with banking, government services and office spaces
Report: BTC Mining Investment Platform Declared Pyramid Scheme by South African Consumer Watchdog
23.10.2022
According to the National Consumer Commission, about 4,000 South Africans who invested in a bitcoin mining equipment supplier, Obelisk, may have participated in a pyramid scheme. The commission said participants in the pyramid scheme may have lost as much as over $6 million. Obelisk Used Social...
Russian Crypto Scammers Go Offline, Open Offices, Central Bank Worried About Trend
29.8.2022
An increasing number of financial and crypto pyramids targeting Russian investors have been opening physical offices in the country. The Central Bank of Russia has recently expressed concern over the trend which is seen as an indication that the fraudsters expect growing demand. Russian Crypto...