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Bitrace warns of new crypto scam using QR codes
8.8.2024
The scam starts with a small payment of USDT to the user
Homeland Security leads to man charged over crypto recovery scam
7.8.2024
At least 175 people claim they engaged Coin Dispute Network to help them recover funds but never saw a single cent returned
Fake Crypto Recovery Service Operator Arrested and Charged
7.8.2024
The Homeland Security Investigations New York has charged Michael Lauchlan for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery service, Coin Dispute Network (CDN), that scammed customers out of their ethereum. Lauchlan convinced clients he could recover lost cryptocurrencies but pocketed the fees...
Australian federal police to probe 2,000 exploited crypto wallets
5.8.2024
Chainalysis’ Operation Spincaster found over 2,000 Australian-owned crypto wallets were hit by “approval phishing” scams
FBI issues warning about scammers impersonating crypto exchanges
2.8.2024
The FBI urges victims to report scam activities through official channels and provide any transaction information related to the scam
FBI issues warning about scammers impersonating crypto exchanges
2.8.2024
The FBI urges victims to report scam activities through official channels and provide any transaction information related to the scam
‘Elon Musk at Bitcoin 2024’ scam, Lazarus Group hacks, MOG phishing: Crypto-Sec
31.7.2024
Deepfake Elon Musk Bitcoin 2024 livestream, MOG holder phished for $148K, stupid ransomware backdoor in ESXi server software. Crypto-Sec
Wisconsin unveils tracker to fight crypto fraud and investment scams
31.7.2024
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions aims to protect investors from crypto and investment fraud with a new scam tracker based on consumer complaints
China’s crypto ban fails to stop scams as Shaanxi police arrest 4 suspects
31.7.2024
Mainland China quickly and effectively addresses crypto fraud incidents despite banning crypto transactions a few years ago
WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Says All Options Are on the Table for Fund Recovery
30.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX’s co-founder Nischal Shetty told CoinDesk that outreach efforts to different exchanges "are going to be crucial," as it remains open to "everything that is possible to help solve this situation."
Crypto sleuth investigates suspect in Sydney Sweeney’s hack
30.7.2024
On-chain detective ZachXBT has linked the convicted U.K. hacker Gurvinder Bhangu to Sydney Sweeney and Bob Odenkirk’s crypto hacks
Neiro memecoin developer makes $2.85M profit after apparent rug pull
29.7.2024
The developer wallet made an over 5,100-fold return on his initial $550 investment
Hacker gets 3.5 years prison for $900K Coinbase login scam: Report
29.7.2024
A UK hacker faces prison for his Coinbase dummy website scam, an El Paso man’s alleged crypto “Ponzi” funded his lavish lifestyle, and Washington DFI flags the latest potential crypto fraud
Scammers Use Deepfake Elon Musk Video to Steal Crypto During Bitcoin 2024 Event
29.7.2024
Although the Bitcoin 2024 event has wrapped up, the past three days have seen a deepfake Elon Musk “double-your-money” scam on Youtube. Posing as the official Bitcoin 2024 livestream, the scam has tricked unsuspecting users into parting with their crypto assets. Over the weekend...
HK police arrest four, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraud
28.7.2024
The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams
Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder
26.7.2024
An X user called “maxlin.eth” encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app
Leader of Russian State Duma’s Financial Market Committee Labels ‘Hamster Kombat’ a ‘Scam’ and Calls for Its Termination
23.7.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, the Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, has stated that ‘Hamster Kombat’, a popular tap-to-earn game, should be stopped in Russia. Aksakov emphasized that ‘Hamster Kombat’ manipulates the psyche of citizens, leading them to believe that they...
Fake Zoom malware steals crypto while it’s ‘stuck’ loading, user warns
23.7.2024
A malicious Zoom look-alike makes it seem like a video conference is stuck in infinite loading, prompting users to install and run even better-disguised malware than before
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
19.7.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable....
Chainalysis unveils Operation Spincaster, combatting $2.7B in crypto scams
18.7.2024
Chainalysis launched Operation Spincaster in April, which targets “approval phishing” scams through education, tools, and training