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FBI warns of North Korean ’social engineering’ schemes to steal crypto
3.9.2024
DPRK scammers have been employing fake offers of employment and investment opportunities to trick crypto users into downloading malware
Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
29.8.2024
Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry—which is dominated by crypto ATMs—has processed at least $160 million in illicit volumes, according to a new study by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs
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....
FBI will use NFTs to contact victims of crypto fraud scheme Clucoin
23.8.2024
The FBI will notify victims of a $1.1 million fraud scheme through NFTs after the founder pled guilty to using the funds to fund his online gambling habit.
Compliance experts should help regulate crypto — Silk Road 2.0 founder
22.8.2024
Compliance experts explain the importance of working with regulators to ensure that effective crypto laws are passed
Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister
15.8.2024
Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a plan and expressed his affection for New Zealand. He is accused...
FBI will ‘neither confirm nor deny’ the existence of Satoshi records
13.8.2024
An investigative journalist reported that the FBI issued a standard ‘Glomar response’ to a request for information on Satoshi Nakamoto but with an “interesting assertion.“
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...
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
FBI Issues Warning About Crypto Exchange Scams
2.8.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned cryptocurrency users about scammers impersonating crypto exchange employees to steal funds through unsolicited messages or calls. These fraudsters create urgency, claiming issues with accounts to trick victims into providing login details...
FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware
27.7.2024
A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for further cyber intrusions into global defense, technology...
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....
Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams
13.7.2024
Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering” fraud that siphons billions from Americans annually....
US State Dept offers $5M reward for OneCoin ’Cryptoqueen’
26.6.2024
Bulgaria’s Acting Prosecutor General said Ruja Ignatova would be charged in absentia, while the FBI listed a $5 million reward for the OneCoin founder
US Offers $5 Million Reward for Information Leading to Onecoin Founder Ruja Ignatova
26.6.2024
The U.S. government has announced a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Ruja Ignatova, the Onecoin co-founder who is wanted for orchestrating one of the largest global fraud schemes. Ignatova has been a fugitive since 2017 after Onecoin defrauded investors...
Florida man convicted in cryptocurrency theft home invasions
26.6.2024
Remy St. Felix of West Palm Beach led violent home invasions to steal cryptocurrencies, targeting multiple states over several months
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...
DOJ and FBI Unveil Charges Against 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug Pull Scam
11.6.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have unveiled charges against three UK nationals for a fraudulent non-fungible token (NFT) scheme involving “Evolved Apes,” promising a game development. “They allegedly took investor funds, never...
Singapore alerts businesses to Bitcoin ransomware risk
10.6.2024
Singapore police advised businesses against paying ransom to the bad actors in case of a compromise and asked them to report the incident to authorities immediately