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Scammers create spoof Blockworks site to drain crypto wallets
27.10.2023
Phishing scammers have been spreading fake news of a $37 million dollar Uniswap exploit using a convincing fake Blockworks website
Over 1,000 Police Personnel Duped in $240 Million Crypto Scam in India
26.10.2023
Over 1,000 Indian police officials have found themselves ensnared in a massive crypto scam, which has managed to dupe more than 250,000 victims out of an estimated Rs 2,000 crore (equivalent to $240 million). The crypto scam was previously reported to be at around $24 million, but police...
Infamous Hacker Denis Katana Linked to Bitcoin Money Laundering for Russian Crime Ring
25.10.2023
A judge in Spain has linked notorious hacker Denis Tokarenko, also known as Denis Katana, to a Russian organized crime ring involved in money laundering through Bitcoin (BTC).
According to a report by El Español, the criminal organization, which operated in the southeastern Spanish province...
Report: Operators of Central African Republic-Based Crypto Investment Firm Disappear With $1.6 Million
25.10.2023
According to reports, the operators of a Central African Republic (CAR) crypto company which promised a high return on money invested have disappeared along with $1.6 million in investor funds. High-profile personalities including lawmakers and senior government employees are among the hundreds...
Crypto Community Fears Rug Pull as Safereum Faces Drastic Liquidity Drain Post $600,000 Fundraising
24.10.2023
The cryptocurrency community is fearing a rug pull after Safereum saw huge sums of liquidity drained, making off with around $1.3 million worth of funds, according to blockchain security experts....
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Rug pull feared as Safereum devs reportedly unlock and dump native token
24.10.2023
According to blockchain security analysts, the developers of the Safereum project suddenly sold more than 700 ETH worth of its native token, sending the price of SAFEREUM plunging more than 90%
Bitcoin ATM Scams On The Rise, Leaving Victims Defrauded of Thousands of Dollars
23.10.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) ATM scams are becoming increasingly prevalent, resulting in unsuspecting users losing substantial sums of money.
In a recent such incident, Jim Meduri of San Jose received a phone call from an individual posing as his son, who claimed that he had been involved in a car accident...
Scandal Unveiled: Web3 Game Project's $1.6 Million Exit Scam with Actors
21.10.2023
The development team behind the gaming project FinSoul has been accused of carrying out a massive exit scam, defrauding investors of $1.6 million through market manipulation.
According to a recent report from blockchain security platform CertiK, the FinSoul team allegedly employed paid actors...
FTX clients face deceptive priority withdrawal scam
21.10.2023
FTX users have reported receiving deceptive emails purportedly sent by FTX Trading, West Realm Shires Services and FTX EU
Web3 game project allegedly hired actors to pose as executives in $1.6M exit scam
20.10.2023
CertiK says Standard Cross Finance hired actors to pose as executives, then dumped tokens on investors, draining $1.6 million from the project’s liquidity pool
Elon Musk’s Plan to Charge New X Users $1 May Not Deter Crypto Bots
19.10.2023
Crypto watchers say solving the bot problem extends beyond just charging users for the X service
Popular Rapper's X Profile Hacked to Promote Crypto Phishing Site
18.10.2023
American rapper Nelly has seen his X (formerly Twitter) account hacked and used to carry out social engineering attacks to lure unsuspecting individuals to a crypto phishing site.
In a recent message on Telegram, on-chain investigator ZachXBT noted that the hacker even modified Nelly's profile...
Report: Namibian Police Arrest 20 Ringleaders of Local Pig Butchering Crypto Scam
18.10.2023
Police in Namibia recently arrested 20 individuals who are accused of running a so called “pig butchering” cryptocurrency scheme which targeted U.S. citizens. According to the police, the more than 80 young Namibians who worked for the scammers were promised a monthly salary of $160....
Calgarians Lost $22.5 Million in 340 Reported Crypto Scams This Year, City Police Warns
18.10.2023
Citizens of the Canadian city of Calgary have fallen victim to 340 crypto-related scams, losing over $22.5 million in this year alone, claims report.
The Calgary city police service said in a report Monday that the city residents have so far lost more than $22.5 million in cryptocurrency scams,...
Fantom Foundation hacked for an estimated $6.7M: Report
17.10.2023
Fantom Foundation's wallet was reportedly drained of funds by a “Fake_Phishing” account
Nigerian Court Convicts P2P Crypto Trader Accused of Operating a Pig Butchering Scam
13.10.2023
A Nigerian court recently convicted and fined a peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trader accused of running a pig butchering scam. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the crypto trader’s activities were “contrary to and punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition etc.)...
Texas City FBI Warns Locals of Government Impersonation Crypto Scam
13.10.2023
Some residents of the city of El Paso in the US state of Texas have received a legitimate-looking letter from scammers impersonating as Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asking to pay cryptocurrencies.
The FBI has warned locals of a crypto scam that convinces victims to send cryptos and other...
Today in Crypto: Fines and Prison for Unregistered Crypto Firms in Cyprus, OrdinalsBot Raise $1 Million, Zimbabwe Gold is Now a Payment Method
10.10.2023
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Hong Kong Police Issues Warning After Binance Users Lose $450K in Phishing Scams
10.10.2023
The Hong Kong police force has issued an alert after 11 Binance users in the region fell victim to phishing scams, losing over $450,000 combined.
Through its CyberDefender program, Hong Kong police warned that fraudsters impersonating Binance sent texts claiming accounts needed verification...
Binance users in Hong Kong lose $450K in wave of fraud texts: HK police
10.10.2023
Hong Kong police have issued a warning concerning a recent Binance phishing scam, targeting Hong Kong users of the platform