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Inferno Drainer says it’s shutting down after helping steal $70M in crypto
27.11.2023
“We hope you can remember us as the best drainer that has ever existed,” wrote the scam-as-a-service wallet drainer
US State Regulator Shares Most Common Crypto Complaints
24.11.2023
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has outlined the most frequently reported complaints related to cryptocurrency. Emphasizing “a rising trend in crypto-related complaints,” the regulator advised: “Be careful what you post and make public online....
Nansen phishing emails flood crypto investors’ inboxes
24.11.2023
On Sept. 22, one of Nansen’s third-party vendors suffered a security breach, which exposed the email addresses of 7% of the system’s users
US Seizes $9 Million in Tether Allegedly Linked to Pig Butchering Crypto Scams
23.11.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $9 million in tether (USDT) allegedly linked to “pig butchering” crypto scams. The Justice Department explained that U.S. Secret Service agents and analysts tracked the laundering of victims’ crypto deposits through numerous...
DOJ Announces Aeizure of $9 Million of Tether Tied to ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
21.11.2023
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of nearly $9 million worth of Tether linked to “pig butchering” scams that exploited over 70 victims. How the fraudsters did it Originating in Southeast Asia, “pig butchering” is a practice conducted by perpetrators who prey...
Tether Worth $9M Tied to 'Pig Butchering' Scams Is Seized by U.S. DOJ
21.11.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $9 million worth of the USDT stablecoin linked to organizations that exploited victims through "pig butchering" scams
Senator Warren Addresses Growing Threat of Crypto Scams on Seniors
20.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Senator Elizabeth Warren has highlighted the dangers posed by cryptocurrency scams targeting seniors, receiving support from a cybersecurity expert who endorsed her digital asset legislation as a preventive measure against future scams. In a Senate hearing on November 16, Warren...
States of Jersey Police Warn Islanders of Crypto Fraud Following a Recent Scam
20.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The States of Jersey Police brought a crypto investment fraud to light that resulted in losses amounting to £700,000 ($873K). Jersey police issued a warning to the islanders to be vigilant about cryptocurrency scams. The British isle issued a cautionary note to residents to be aware...
Tether freezes $225M USDT linked to romance scammers amid DOJ investigation
20.11.2023
The stablecoin issuer reported the illicit funds had been used by a Southeast Asia-based crime syndicate responsible for a “pig butchering” romance scam
Mastercard Partners With AI Firm Feedzai to Curb Crypto Scams
20.11.2023
Source: Adobe Stock Mastercard is intensifying its efforts to identify and prevent fraud within crypto exchanges. Mastercard announced a partnership with Feedzai, a regulatory technology platform leveraging artificial intelligence to combat online money laundering and crypto scams. Mastercard...
Lloyds Bank Issues ‘Urgent Warning’ on Rising Threat of Crypto Scams
16.11.2023
Lloyds Bank, a major retail and commercial bank in the U.K., has issued an “urgent warning” about the growing threat of cryptocurrency scams. “Crypto is a highly risky asset class and remains largely unregulated, which makes it an attractive area for fraudsters to exploit....
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...
iPhone Sideloading Could Increase Crypto Phishing Attacks, Experts Warn
15.11.2023
Experts predict a rise in crypto phishing scams if Apple enables iPhone sideloading in the EU. Image by weerapat1003, Adobe Stock. According to a recent report by Computer World, Apple is planning to allow iPhone users in the EU to install apps from outside the official App Store to comply with...
Google sues scammers over creation of fake Bard AI chatbot
14.11.2023
Google opens lawsuit against scammers offering a malicious version of its AI chatbot Bard that tricks users into downloads and installs malware software on their devices
Lloyds Bank: UK Sees 23% Increase in Cryptocurrency Scam Reports
14.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / JeromeMaurice Lloyds Bank, a big four bank in the United Kingdom, reports that crypto scams have risen 23% compared to the same period last year. The firm warned that fraudsters are targeting young people over social media, with victims losing an average of £10,741 ($13,183.72)...
UK cryptocurrency scams jump 23%, young investors prime targets: Lloyds Bank
10.11.2023
According to the bank, potential cryptocurrency investors usually make an average of three payments before recognizing they’ve fallen victim to a scam
What lessons can crypto investors learn from the biggest scams of 2023?
10.11.2023
You probably learned about the safety of the blockchain ecosystem. All cryptocurrencies are based on a decentralized blockchain ecosystem. Still, it has been facing thousands of spam eroding trillions of dollars in the market. Most of them go unnoticed due to infrastructural issues, but today,...
Lloyds Bank Warns Over Rising Threat of Crypto Scams
10.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / JeromeMaurice Lloyds Bank has issued a warning over a significant surge in crypto scams, revealing a 23% rise from the previous year. As per the UK bank’s report, victims are losing an average of $13,130, marking a notable rise from the previous year’s average of $8,570....
JPEX scandal: Taiwan determines new suspects in alleged fraud — Report
9.11.2023
Taiwan prosecutors want Chang Tung-ying, chief partner at JPEX's office in Taiwan, to be held in custody over alleged fraud
BNB Smart Chain scam losses dropped 75% in Q3: Report
7.11.2023
Security firm HashDit says the lower amount lost to scams on BSC could be due to an uptrend in security products addressing the threat