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HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy
Forcount crypto scheme promoters plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
22.7.2024
On July 22, two of the five individuals who allegedly stole $8.4 million from investors between 2017 and 2021 by promoting Forcount pleaded guilty
Delhi Police Arrest 7 in Crypto Fraud
22.7.2024
Delhi police have arrested seven individuals, including a contractual bank employee, for allegedly defrauding a man of ₹91 lakh ($111,000) by promising high returns in stock and cryptocurrency trading. The suspects, identified as Ajay, Mohit, Shankar, Partyaksh Koshar, Manish Jawla, Shrayance...
Chinese Billionaire Convicted of Racketeering and Wire Fraud in US
20.7.2024
Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, has been convicted by a U.S. jury on charges including racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud. Guo defrauded followers of over $1 billion, primarily through false investment schemes in cryptocurrency. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams...
Philippine Central Bank Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams — Governor Denies Endorsing Cryptocurrency Projects
20.7.2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona...
Hamster Kombat users targeted by phishing attacks and fake airdrops
19.7.2024
Cryptocurrency scammers are trying to bank on the viral popularity of the Telegram-based clicker game, by staging fraudulent airdrops
WazirX hackers prepped 8 days before attack, swindlers fake fiat for USDT: Asia Express
19.7.2024
WazirX hackers were preparing 8 days before the $235M theft The hackers behind the $235 million WazirX crypto exchange breach began preparing onchain at least eight days prior, according to Polygon Labs’s security chief. WazirX, one of India’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, lost hundreds...
Chainalysis unveils Operation Spincaster, combatting $2.7B in crypto scams
18.7.2024
Chainalysis launched Operation Spincaster in April, which targets “approval phishing” scams through education, tools, and training
Man Pleads Guilty in Meijer Loyalty Program Fraud Case, Forfeits Crypto
17.7.2024
Nicholas Mui, 22, from Grand Haven, Michigan, has pleaded guilty in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County to conducting a criminal enterprise, involving the theft and sale of Mperks account access information. Mui is required to forfeit his computer tower and approximately $630,000 in frozen...
Angel Drainer reportedly shuts down after devs potentially identified
17.7.2024
Two hours after Match Systems claimed to have discovered the identity of Angel Drainer developers, users began complaining that the app no longer worked
Cambodian Payments Firm Received $150K From North Korean Hackers Lazarus Wallet: Reuters
15.7.2024
The crypto was stolen by Lazarus hackers from three crypto companies in June and July last year
Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance
15.7.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety
Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance
15.7.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety
Bitcoin ATM Scams on the Rise: North Carolina AG Issues Warning and Tips to Stay Safe
14.7.2024
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has issued a warning about bitcoin ATM scams, following numerous complaints. The alert outlines tips to avoid such scams, emphasizing caution with unsolicited requests for cryptocurrency payments, online relationships turning financial, verifying...
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....
TON ecosystem scams on the rise: How to stay safe
10.7.2024
As the TON blockchain is open-source and permissionless, individual users and projects must be careful to ensure their own safety
Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Enables Global Scams Worth $11 Billion: Report
10.7.2024
Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation's ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges
Elliptic exposes $11B scam network via Huione Guarantee
10.7.2024
Elliptic’s report reveals how the Huione Guarantee marketplace facilitated massive money laundering and cyber scams using Tether (USDT) transactions
Surge in Crypto Scams: FSMA Sees Significant Spike in Recovery Room Fraud
5.7.2024
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), Belgium’s financial regulatory agency, has published its mid-2024 report, highlighting a significant increase in fraudulent activities, particularly involving trading platforms and cryptocurrency scams. Nearly half of the 1,332 consumer...
Consensys Acquires Wallet Guard to Enhance Metamask Security
3.7.2024
Consensys has announced its acquisition of Wallet Guard, a browser extension focused on protecting digital assets from theft and fraud. This move aims to integrate Wallet Guard’s security features into Metamask. Metamask to Boost Security Following Consensys’ Wallet Guard Acquisition...