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Telegram Cracks Down on Suspected $8B Chinese Crypto Crime Marketplace Set Up in Colorado
14.5.2025
Illicit marketplaces are a key part of the growing global cyberscams industry, with Southeast Asia being among the hubs for such activity
98% of Tokens on Pump.Fun Have Been Rug Pulls or an Act of Fraud, New Report Says
8.5.2025
Seven millions tokens have been launched in pump.fun since its inception in 2024
US Treasury sanctions Myanmar militia group for alleged crypto scams
5.5.2025
The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Myanmar militia group known as the Karen National Army (KNA), accusing it of crypto-related scams and other criminal activities. According to a May 5 press release issued by the agency, the Karen National Army has been orchestrating...
US Treasury sanctions Myanmar militia group for alleged crypto scams
5.5.2025
The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Myanmar militia group known as the Karen National Army (KNA), accusing it of crypto-related scams and other criminal activities. According to a May 5 press release issued by the agency, the Karen National Army has been orchestrating...
Crypto Scams Soar in Nebraska as Romance Ruses Drain Savings
5.5.2025
Crypto romance scams are surging in Nebraska, wiping out life savings through fake investments, phony documents, and manipulative online relationships. Nebraska Issues Crypto Scam Alert After Victims Lose Savings in Romance Investment Hoax Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued a consumer...
Cambodian Huione Group Received $98B in Crypto Leading to U.S. Crackdown: Elliptic
2.5.2025
The group rolled out its own stablecoin in January to avoid traditional currency restrictions
UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
FBI Says Americans Lost $9.3B to Crypto Scams in 2024
24.4.2025
An IC3 report shows crypto investment fraud ballooned, with over $2.8 billion lost by victims aged 60 and older. Total losses hit $9.3 billion after rising 66% year-over-year
Over $4 Billion Moved by Cryptocurrency Scams in Paraguay
18.4.2025
Diosnel Alarcon, head of the cybercrime unit of the National Police of Paraguay, has indicated that over $4 billion was moved by cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes in 2023 and 2024. Alarcon stated that middlemen help these platforms thrive, as people investing don’t know the basics...
Police in Hawaii Sound Alarm as Crypto Scams Drain Life Savings
14.4.2025
Crypto scammers are sweeping through Hawaii with emotionally manipulative schemes that are draining millions from victims, exploiting fake friendships and fraudulent investments in digital currency. Crypto Scams Sweep Through Hawaii—Victims Hooked by Fake Friendships A scam targeting older...
Fake McAfee Pop-ups Hijack PCs in Ruthless Bitcoin and Gold Bar Scams
14.4.2025
Criminals are leveraging counterfeit McAfee pop-ups to deceive individuals in Pinellas County, Florida, by gaining unauthorized remote access to personal computers. Once control is obtained, scammers manipulate victims into transferring funds through bitcoin ATMs, purchasing gold bars,...
Aussie regulator to shut 95 ‘hydra’ firms linked to crypto, romance scams
8.4.2025
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been given the nod to shut down 95 “hydra” companies that it suspects engaged in crypto investment and romance scams, known as “pig butchering.”The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s application to wind up...
Aussie regulator to shut 95 ‘hydra’ firms linked to crypto, romance scams
8.4.2025
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been given the nod to shut down 95 “hydra” companies that it suspects engaged in crypto investment and romance scams, known as “pig butchering.”The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s application to wind up...
Chainplay: 83% of Crypto Investors Have Faced Scams or Hacks
3.4.2025
A recent study by Chainplay and Storible reveals that 83% of crypto investors have been scammed or hacked at least once, with average losses reaching $2,622 per victim. Exchange hacks have cost users over $27 billion, highlighting the persistent security risks in the crypto market. Crypto Fraud...
Crypto exploit, scam losses drop to $28.8M in March after February spike
1.4.2025
Losses to crypto scams, exploits, and hacks dropped to just $28.8 million in March, far from February’s spike to $1.5 billion in losses after the Bybit hack.Code vulnerabilities accounted for the most losses, at over $14 million, while wallet compromises were used to steal over $8 million...
Crypto exploit, scam losses drop to $28.8M in March after February spike
1.4.2025
Losses to crypto scams, exploits, and hacks dropped to just $28.8 million in March, far from February’s spike to $1.5 billion in losses after the Bybit hack.Code vulnerabilities accounted for the most losses, at over $14 million, while wallet compromises were used to steal over $8 million...
Coinbase users hit by $46M in suspected phishing scams — ZachXBT
31.3.2025
Coinbase users may have lost as much as $46 million to suspected phishing scams over the past two weeks as rising crypto prices continue to attract bad actors to the industry.Scams such as address poisoning and wallet spoofing involve tricking victims into sending assets to fraudulent wallet...
Coinbase users hit by $46M in suspected phishing scams — ZachXBT
31.3.2025
Coinbase users may have lost as much as $46 million to suspected phishing scams over the past two weeks as rising crypto prices continue to attract bad actors to the industry.Scams such as address poisoning and wallet spoofing involve tricking victims into sending assets to fraudulent wallet...
Montana Cracks Down on Crypto Scams as $12.5 Billion in Fraud Sparks Statewide Alarm
22.3.2025
The U.S. state of Montana is considering new digital asset regulations as crypto scams surge, targeting vulnerable residents with fraud schemes and driving a sharp rise in financial losses. Montana Ramps up Fight Against Digital Asset Scams Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James...