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Federal Agents Arrest Suspected 17-Year-Old Twitter Hack ‘Mastermind’ in Florida

1.8.2020
On Friday a 17-year-old Tampa teenager was arrested in Florida for allegedly being the “mastermind” behind the July 15 Twitter hack that saw a great number of high profile accounts compromised. The hack also netted roughly $120,000 worth of bitcoins by leading unknowing individuals...

Decentralized Apps May Solve SIM Swapping Woes

31.7.2020
FIX Network is partnering with NEM to provide a solution that prevents SIM swapping

FinCEN Issues Warning on Coronavirus Scams Demanding Crypto

31.7.2020
The advisory regarding cybercriminals exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic asks firms to be especially vigilant regarding their dealings with virtual currencies

Australian Watchdog Issues Warning on Fake Celebrity-Endorsed Crypto Ads

30.7.2020
The ASIC has received numerous reports on fake crypto trading robots and other schemes used to scam Australians

27 Key Execs at PlusToken Scam Are Reportedly Arrested

30.7.2020
PlusToken, one of the greatest exit scams in history, defrauded investors of nearly $6 billion, according to latest reports

Police Arrest 27 Alleged Masterminds Behind $5.7B Plus Token Crypto Scam

30.7.2020
Chinese police have arrested 27 leaders and 82 others suspected of operating the Ponzi scheme

Russian Crypto Scams Triple in First Half of 2020

30.7.2020
Kaspersky Labs and other malware labs have identified a sharp rise in crypto-related scams in Russia during the first half of 2020

Scammers Are Forging CoinDesk Emails — Here’s How to Protect Yourself

29.7.2020
Scammers are forging CoinDesk newsletters in phishing emails. Here’s how to spot them and protect yourself

Crypto Scammers Turn Toward Terrorism With A Japanese Bomb Threat

29.7.2020
A government building in Hokkaido received a bomb threat from a group of crypto terrorists

AMFEIX Threatens Users Who Share Coverage That Criticizes the Company

28.7.2020
The purported investment fund is exhibiting some shady behavior

Ignorance and Greed Sustain Cryptocurrency Scams in Nigeria

28.7.2020
Nigeria is not only Africa’s biggest cryptocurrency market but is also a leading adopter of digital currencies globally. Official figures show the country is well ahead of fellow African countries. Citizens of the West African state use cryptocurrencies for cross border payments as well...

Three Individuals Behind Alleged PlexCoin ICO Scam Charged with Fraud

28.7.2020
A new indictment came down in the case involving three Canadians behind the alleged PlexCoin ICO scam which raised $8M in 2017

Almost 1 Million Bitcoin is Held by Darknet Markets, Scammers & Thieves

27.7.2020
According to Chainalysis, almost one million Bitcoin is held by Dark Web markets and cybercriminals, with crypto exchanges playing a pivotal role in the space

Bitcoin Giveaway Scam Hits Popular Indian Youtuber

26.7.2020
A popular Indian YouTuber’s gaming channel got hacked and scammers attempted to use the old Bitcoin giveaway trick to lure people

How Billion-Dollar Crypto Scams Lure Victims

25.7.2020
In the past week, reports emerged that some key members of the Onecoin scam were found dead in Mexico. According to reports, the two Oscar Brito Ibarra and Ignacio Ibarra may have been kidnapped and murdered but the motives behind their murder is unclear. Onecoin is one of the biggest...

Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million in 2020, While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers

24.7.2020
Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020. Chainalysis data still shows current figures are well below those seen in 2019. In 2019, scams...

Steve Wozniak Sues Youtube, Google for Promoting Bitcoin Giveaway Scam — Youtube Denies Fault

23.7.2020
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and 17 other victims have sued Youtube and Google for allowing, promoting, and profiting from bitcoin giveaway scams. However, Youtube insists that it is not at fault for scammers using its video-sharing platform for cryptocurrency giveaway scams and other fraudulent...