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Korean Crypto Exchanges Block Romance Scammers’ Access to Digital Assets Worth Over $82 Million
31.1.2024
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have successfully stopped romance scams and voice phishing criminals from siphoning digital assets worth over $82.6 million in the past year. The exchanges attribute their success in blocking criminals to abnormal transaction detection systems, which assist...
IRS Says US Taxpayers Are the Most Targeted for Pig Butchering Crypto Scams
16.11.2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about pig butchering cryptocurrency scams. IRS Criminal Investigation special agents stressed that these schemes are popping up across the globe, emphasizing: “U.S. taxpayers are currently the most targeted population for pig butchering...
Report: Hong Kong Residents Lost More Than $216 Million to Crypto Scams in 2022
9.3.2023
According to Hong Kong police, in 2022 there were 2,336 reported crypto scam-related cases in which more than $216.6 million was lost. Although losses relating to crypto scams only constituted just over 10% of the nearly 23,000 reported technology crimes, they still accounted for more than half...
Crypto scammers feel the chill: Revenue drops 46% in 2022 — Chainalysis
17.2.2023
Falling crypto prices caused crypto scam revenue to plummet in 2022, though two scam types managed to persist
California regulator warns of 17 crypto websites suspected of fraud
29.12.2022
The last time the DFPI sent out such a large batch of crypto scam alerts was in June when it sounded the alarm over 26 dubious crypto platforms
California regulator warns of 17 crypto websites suspected of fraud
29.12.2022
The last time the DFPI sent out such a large batch of crypto scam alerts was in June when it sounded the alarm over 26 dubious crypto platforms
'Pig slaughtering' crypto scams reap millions on Silicon Valley dating apps
3.6.2022
“I never thought it could happen to me because I use tech. I’ve written software,” a victim of the pig slaughtering scam noted
The Art Of Horizon Forbidden West
27.5.2022
Horizon Forbidden West has been out long enough now that the game’s artists are free to post their work on sites like ArtStation, so tonight we’re going to be taking a look at all kinds of stuff that went into the game’s creation. Read more
FTC Warns of Romance Scams Luring People Into Bogus Cryptocurrency Investments
13.2.2022
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned about romance scams using cryptocurrency. Scammers use romance as a hook to lure people into bogus investments, especially crypto, the federal agency explained. “2021 numbers are nearly five times those reported in 2020, and more than...
The Halo Infinite Players Who Look Amazing Without Spending A Penny
24.1.2022
Since its launch in November, much hooplah has been made about Halo Infinite’s customization options. Between the dearth of variety in free options (too many grays) and the sticker prices of paid options (too many $$$s), there’s a sense that looking great in 343 Industries’ popular multiplayer...
Congratulations To George R.R. Martin On Completing A Blog Post About Elden Ring
20.12.2021
Having begun his work on From Software’s Elden Ring years ago, around 2017-18, A Song Of Ice And Fire author George R.R. Martin has now completed what may be his last piece of writing on the game, publishing a post on his personal blog.Read more
Scammers Pick Bank Transfers Over Cryptocurrency, Australian Report Reveals
8.6.2021
Investment scams have been by far the most common type in Australia recently, a new report by the country’s consumer watchdog has revealed. And while a growing number of Australians fall victim to fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency, bank transfers remain the scammers’ favorite...
Live-Action Dynasty Warriors Movie Is Hack-And-Slash Brought To Life
9.3.2021
Koei Tecmo’s popular Dynasty Warriors series is getting a live-action cinematic version. It looks wild.Read more
12 Romantic Movies to Thaw Even the Coldest Hearts
11.2.2021
You’d be forgiven for not being thrilled about celebrating a(nother?) pandemic Valentine’s Day. It’s often a fraught, stressful occasion in the best of times. This year, while everything is still terrible, we can’t even go out to a restaurant. (Or we shouldn’t—don’t be a dweeb.)Read more
Mask Of The Rose Is A Romantic Visual Novel Set In, Uh, Fallen London
2.12.2020
Failbetter Games introduced players to the Fallen London universe, in which the English capital has been transported underground by mysterious forces, through an eponymous browser game and gothic survival sequels Sunless Sea and Sunless Skies. But the studio’s next project aims to be a more...