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Darknet Users Discuss the Connection Between DDoS Attacks and Exit Scams
1.2.2020
During the last few weeks, a number of darknet markets (DNMs) like Dread and Empire have been attacked relentlessly with heavy DDoS attacks. Meanwhile, reports disclose that Apollon is allegedly pulling an exit scam in the same fashion as Nightmare Market did last year. Darknetstats.com details...
Investigators Bust €6 Million Bitcoin and Gold Fraud Scheme
31.1.2020
Investigators take down fraudulent crypto and gold investment scheme
Better Regulation Could Curb Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Report Says
29.1.2020
Chainalysis’ 2019 crime report found illicit activities accounted for roughly 1 percent of overall crypto transactions last year, and better enforcement of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations could stamp out a large portion of that
New Chainalysis Report Sheds Light on Darknet Markets and the Need for Onchain Privacy
29.1.2020
Darknet market activity hit new highs in 2019, as shown in a new report from blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis. Despite concerted attempts from law enforcement (LE) to crack down on darknet markets (DNMs), coupled with several exit scams, crypto inflows and outflows surpassed $800 million last...
OneCoin Crypto Ponzi Scheme Used Fake Reviews to Improve Its Image
29.1.2020
When bad press surrounding the scam started circulating, Onecoin used fake positive reviews TrustPilot and Quora to try to protect its public image
Blockvest Saved from Default Judgement in Fraud Case
23.1.2020
A California federal court has reversed a default judgement against two firms accused of running a cryptocurrency scam
Vinnik’s Children File a Complaint About Rights Violation to Greek Court
20.1.2020
The lawyers of alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik file a complaint alleging violation of Vinnik’s rights on behalf of his children
Canadian Teen Charged for $50 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
20.1.2020
Canadian teenager is charged for a $50 million SIM-swapping ring that targeted Consensus attendees
Ugandan Victims of Dunamiscoins Scam Petition Gov’t for Lost Investments
17.1.2020
Over 5,000 victims of the alleged crypto pyramid scheme Dunamiscoins petitioned the Ugandan Parliament asking to refund the lost money
US SEC Charges Convict and Associates for $30M Fraudulent ICO
17.1.2020
The U.S. SEC has charged Boaz Manor and his associates with raising over $30 million through a fraudulent ICO
Thai Officials to Investigate Alleged Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme
16.1.2020
20 victims of an alleged $2.5 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme have appealed to Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation to investigate their case
More Bitcoin Scam Ads With Martin Lewis on Instagram — Can We Get a Filter for That?
16.1.2020
With Bitcoin scam ads still popular on the internet, uninformed investors need robust due diligence to prevent falling victims
Team Behind Foin Token Scheme Explains Catastrophic Price Drop
15.1.2020
The Foin has released an official explanation of why the token tanked after its purported price pump
Blockvest's Defense Based on Falsified Documents, Claims SEC
14.1.2020
Blockvest’s founder falsified evidence supporting that investors did not expect profits from pre-ICO investment
Analytics Firm Training Students to Detect Cryptocurrency Scams
13.1.2020
CipherTrace program provides students with tools and analytics to detect and combat crypto scams
Ethereum Classic Cooperative Warns Public Against Apparent Hard Fork Scam
13.1.2020
The Ethereum Classic Cooperative is warning against a new apparent scam masquerading as something to do with the altcoin’s hard fork
North Korean Hacker Group Modifies Crypto-Stealing Malware
9.1.2020
The Lazarus hacker group — widely believed to be sponsored by North Korea — is deploying new viruses to steal cryptocurrencies, Kaspersky states
Directors of Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme Dunamiscoins Stand Trial
8.1.2020
The directors of an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme in Uganda have appeared in court to face 65 counts tied to obtaining money by false pretense
CFTC Cannot Locate Man Responsible for Over $140 Million Crypto Ponzi
7.1.2020
The regulators are unable to find the man responsible for a $140 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme
Bitcoin Scam Ads Featuring Martin Lewis Now Spotted on Instagram
7.1.2020
Bitcoin scam ads featuring the likeness of Martin Lewis have been spotted on Instagram, months after the financial expert settled related proceedings against Facebook