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FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket
6.9.2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve impersonations and target vulnerable populations, such as older...
87% of crypto registrations failed in UK over ‘weak’ fraud, AML controls
6.9.2024
Only 4 out of 35 crypto business registrations were accepted by the UK Financial Conduct Authority citing concerns with money laundering adherence
Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General
6.9.2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered...
US Court Imposes $209 Million Penalty in Crypto Ponzi Scheme
5.9.2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered an Oregon resident and his entities to pay over $209 million in penalties for running Ponzi schemes disguised as crypto and carbon investment programs. This includes restitution, disgorgement of illegal profits, and a civil...
Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California
5.9.2024
A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin...
Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs explode by 1,000% since 2020: FTC
4.9.2024
As Bitcoin ATM scams surge, particularly targeting older adults, the FTC and industry leaders stress the importance of caution and preventive measures
Coinbase Legal Chief Criticizes SEC’s Vague Position on FTX Plan — Says Investors Deserve ‘Way Better’
3.9.2024
Coinbase’s chief legal officer has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its ambiguous position regarding FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies. Although the SEC did not explicitly deem these transactions illegal,...
Chase ‘infinite money’ glitch leaves TikTokers in huge debt
2.9.2024
Users on social media have been reporting a “glitch” with Chase Banks ATMs that allowed them to withdraw large sums without having sufficient funds in their accounts
Plastic Surgery Fails to Help Crypto Scammer Evade Arrest After 10 Months
2.9.2024
South Korean police arrested a man in his 40s for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded 158 investors of 16 billion won ($12 million). Operating from November 2021 to June 2022, he promised an 18% monthly return on investments in a fake cryptocurrency mining business. The scam resulted...
Dogecoin Rallies 4% After Elon Musk’s Victory in Fraud Case
30.8.2024
The price of Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged 4% in the last 24 hours after a Manhattan judge permanently…
Washington State Probes Alleged Crypto Fraud Linked to Fake Nasdaq Exchange
30.8.2024
The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $200,000 following a solicitation on Facebook that...
Crypto ATMs surge 17X in Australia amid concerns over use by bad actors
30.8.2024
The number of new crypto ATMs in Australia has surged 17 times over the past two years, but TRM Labs has warned about their use in scams, fraud, and crime
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
30.8.2024
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s...
Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit
30.8.2024
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President Emmanuel Macron nor the French foreign ministry were...
$12.1M fraud suspect with ‘new face’ arrested, crypto scam boiler rooms busted: Asia Express
30.8.2024
A brand new facial reconstruction can’t hide crypto scammer, crypto scam boiler rooms in Malaysia and the Philippines busted: Asia Express
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
29.8.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using...
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
28.8.2024
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.
Washington State Regulator Warns of Potential Fraud by BIB Crypto Platform
28.8.2024
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a consumer alert on Tuesday, stating that it has received a complaint regarding possible fraudulent activities by a cryptocurrency trading platform named BIB. An investor reported that after transferring 20,000 USDT to...
SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
28.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal...
Aussies lost $122 million to crypto scams in the last 12 months: AFP
28.8.2024
The Australian Federal Police revealed that scammers are using deepfakes and pig butchering as their primary methods to defraud victims.