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10 red flags that scream ‘fake airdrop,’ and how to avoid them
26.5.2025
Key takeawaysIn 2024 and 2025, fake airdrop scams targeting Hamster Kombat, Wall Street Pepe and others led to millions in user losses, contributing to over $9.9 billion in global crypto scam damages.Fake airdrops impersonate legitimate projects, tricking users into revealing private keys, signing...
Hackers using fake Ledger Live app to steal seed phrases and drain crypto
23.5.2025
Cybercriminals are using fake Ledger Live apps to drain macOS users’ crypto through malware that steals seed phrases, a cybersecurity firm warns. The malware replaces the legitimate Ledger Live app on victims’ devices and then prompts the user to input their seed phrase through...
Hackers using fake Ledger Live app to steal seed phrases and drain crypto
23.5.2025
Cybercriminals are using fake Ledger Live apps to drain macOS users’ crypto through malware that steals seed phrases, a cybersecurity firm warns. The malware replaces the legitimate Ledger Live app on victims’ devices and then prompts the user to input their seed phrase through...
Crypto Investor Drugged and Robbed in Fake Uber: ‘They Took the Majority of My Wealth’
23.5.2025
A fake Uber driver abducted and drugged an American crypto investor, manipulated him into unlocking his phone, and drained his digital fortune before dumping him injured. Fake Uber Driver Drugged American Tourist and Stole Majority of His Crypto Portfolio In a chilling reminder of the real-world...
US tourist drugged by fake Uber driver and robbed of $123K BTC — Report
22.5.2025
An American tourist in the United Kingdom was reportedly drugged by an individual posing as a taxi driver, who stole the tourist's $123,000 in Bitcoin stored on a cell phone. According to a report from My London, Jacob Irwin-Cline went out to a London bar and had several drinks before calling...
US tourist drugged by fake Uber driver and robbed of $123K BTC — Report
22.5.2025
An American tourist in the United Kingdom was reportedly drugged by an individual posing as a taxi driver, who stole the tourist's $123,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) stored on a cell phone. According to a report from My London, Jacob Irwin-Cline went out to a London bar and had several drinks before calling...
Alabama Man Sentenced for Hacking SEC’s Social Media to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF News
17.5.2025
The hack in January 2024 briefly sent bitcoin’s price surging $1,000 before crashing back down minutes later
Hacker Jailed for Posting Fake Bitcoin ETF News on SEC’s X Account
17.5.2025
The DOJ handed down a prison sentence after the SEC’s social media was hacked to falsely announce bitcoin ETF approval, briefly sending crypto markets into overdrive. DOJ Sentences Hacker for SEC X Breach and Bitcoin ETF Hoax The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 16 that a resident...
AI Darth Vader Voiced By Fake James Earl Jones Has Been Added To Fortnite And He Already Said 'F***'
16.5.2025
Star Wars and AI are colliding in one of the biggest games around. Darth Vader once again joined Fortnite on Friday, except unlike so many crossover cameos in Epic’s game, this one will talk back to you and your friends while you’re running around Junk Junction looking for easy pick-offs. It’s...
Fake Eric Trump-themed token is ‘rug in the making,’ says Bubblemaps
16.5.2025
A fake Eric Trump-themed memecoin launched on Solana’s memecoin launchpad Pump.fun, rose more than 6,200% in the past 24 hours, raising red flags among blockchain analysts who warned of a potential rug pull.A newly-created Eric Trump (ERICTRUMP) memecoin with the token address...
How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags
14.5.2025
Key takeawaysFake crypto investment platforms give themselves away in a few obvious ways.Many use fake reviews, incorrect contact information and unrealistic promises to lure you in.The best approach is a healthy dose of skepticism. Watching for these red flags will keep you safe while...
How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags
14.5.2025
Key takeawaysFake crypto investment platforms give themselves away in a few obvious ways.Many use fake reviews, incorrect contact information and unrealistic promises to lure you in.The best approach is a healthy dose of skepticism. Watching for these red flags will keep you safe while...
Robert Kiyosaki says ditch ‘fake money’ for Bitcoin, gold, and silver
10.5.2025
Robert Kiyosaki, businessman and best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is once again sounding the alarm on the dangers of centralized monetary policy — urging his followers to abandon what he calls “fake money” and adopt alternatives like Bitcoin, gold, and silver.In a May...
Robert Kiyosaki says ditch ‘fake money’ for Bitcoin, gold, and silver
10.5.2025
Robert Kiyosaki, businessman and best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is once again sounding the alarm on the dangers of centralized monetary policy, urging his followers to abandon what he calls “fake money” and adopt alternatives like Bitcoin, gold, and silver.In a May 10 post...
Zerebro dev’s death in question as ‘proof’ surfaces on X
7.5.2025
Members of the crypto community are circulating apparent “proof” that Zerebro developer Jeffy Yu faked his suicide as he promoted his new memecoin during a Pump.fun livestream on May 4.The belief appears to come from an unverified private letter supposedly sent by Yu to a Zerebro...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
US Senator Blasts Fed for Fake Crypto Reforms and ‘Lip Service’ Stunts
27.4.2025
The Federal Reserve’s anti-bitcoin agenda is still raging despite a superficial policy retreat, sparking fierce backlash and igniting a new fight for crypto freedom. US Senator Warns Fed’s Anti-Bitcoin Agenda Still Alive After Crypto Policy Retreat U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) openly...
Investors Beware — Dubai Authorities Warn of Fake Tokenized Property Offerings
26.4.2025
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and the Dubai Land Department have issued a public warning about entities falsely claiming involvement in their real estate tokenization project pilot. Possible Violation of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulation The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority...
North Korean Cyber Operatives Set up Fake US Companies to Target Crypto Developers
25.4.2025
North Korean cyber operatives reportedly established two fake U.S. businesses using false identities to bypass Treasury sanctions and target cryptocurrency developers with malware. Hackers Target Unsuspecting Job Applicants North Korean cyber operatives reportedly set up two fraudulent businesses...