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OmegaPro co-founder arrested over $4 billion crypto scam
23.8.2024
Andreas Szakacs, the co-founder of OmegaPro was arrested in Turkey in relation to his alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar crypto scheme.
FBI Recovers $5 Million From Pig Butchering Crypto Scam
23.8.2024
Authorities in North Carolina have seized nearly $5 million in cryptocurrency linked to an investment fraud scheme. The scheme, known as “pig butchering,” involved criminals creating fake romantic relationships to deceive victims into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms....
615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator
22.8.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced detection techniques have enabled ASIC to swiftly take...
McDonald’s Instagram hackers make $700K shilling Grimace memecoin
22.8.2024
Scammers hacked the official McDonald’s Instagram account to promote a sham memecoin based on the fast food giant’s mascot Grimace.
McDonald’s Instagram hackers make $700K shilling Grimace memecoin
22.8.2024
Scammers hacked the official McDonald’s Instagram account to promote a sham memecoin based on the fast food giant’s mascot Grimace.
Ava Labs COO’s X account suspected as hacked after posting memecoin
19.8.2024
The X account of Ava Labs’ operating chief, Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo, has been touting memecoins and other suspicious links, prompting many to warn it's likely a phishing scam
Bitrace warns of new crypto scam using QR codes
8.8.2024
The scam starts with a small payment of Tether (USDT) to the user
Bitrace warns of new crypto scam using QR codes
8.8.2024
The scam starts with a small payment of USDT to the user
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
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
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
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
Fake ‘professors’ use phoney loans to trick victims in latest crypto scam
17.7.2024
The scam often starts on a Facebook ad where those interested click the link and are met with a “Letter from the Professor” or “Letter from the Dean” on the company website
Fake ‘professors’ use phoney loans to trick victims in latest crypto scam
17.7.2024
The scam often starts on a Facebook ad where those interested click the link and are met with a “Letter from the Professor” or “Letter from the Dean” on the company website
Karma served: Pink Drainer gets hit with address poisoning scam
8.7.2024
“The scammers have been scammed” — notorious crypto-draining took kit just lost 10 ETH to a wallet poisoning attack
Scammers hijack major Australian broadcaster’s YouTube to shill crypto scam
27.6.2024
Australian broadcaster 7News’ YouTube channel livestreamed a crypto-touting deep fake Elon Musk, which garnered hundreds of thousands of views
Metallica’s X account apparently hacked to promote crypto token
26.6.2024
The official X account for Metallica appears to have been hacked, with exploiters posting about a Solana token dubbed METAL
FBI Warns of Fake Firms Promising to Recover Lost Cryptocurrencies
25.6.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted the public to “an emerging criminal tactic” targeting investors who have already fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams and seek to recover their lost funds. These fraudsters often claim to be authorized by the FBI, Consumer Financial...