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Floki Inu warns of fake tokens on Solana and Base blockchains
30.6.2024
Floki Inu urged its community to obtain token information only from official sources to prevent falling victim to these fraudulent schemes
FTC Warns: Social Media Investment Scams on the Rise
29.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about a surge in social media investment scams, especially in cryptocurrency. These scams involve fraudulent messages claiming guaranteed high returns with little or no risk. The FTC advises ignoring such messages and reminds consumers...
Malicious Crypto Wallet App Submitted to Apple Store Leads to Fraud Charges
29.6.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Nikita Andreevich Sklyuev, also known as Valeriy Dorojkin, has been extradited from Ukraine and arraigned in Buffalo, NY, on charges of wire fraud and fraudulent use of an unauthorized access device. Sklyuev is accused of submitting...
Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors
28.6.2024
Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely claiming to operate a cryptocurrency investment...
Crypto losses from hacks and scams soared by 113% in Q2 2024 to reach $572M
27.6.2024
Losses from scams and exploits increased in the second quarter as centralized exchanges lost millions, reversing a previous downtrend
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...
Coinbase is the most impersonated crypto brand by scammers: Report
24.6.2024
Although Coinbase continues to be the most impersonated brand in the crypto industry, Meta was targeted by over 25 times as many scammers as the exchange
Washington State Regulator Warns Investors of Pig Butchering Crypto Scheme
22.6.2024
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a warning on Thursday after it received a complaint from a Washington investor about Fameex, now offline. The investor, a real estate agent, met scammer “Jackson Qie” via an unsolicited text. Qie convinced him...
Fake Federal employees target crypto investors: CISA warns
15.6.2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns of a surge in impersonation scams targeting crypto investors
Be Warned, AI Crypto Scams Are on the Rise
11.6.2024
A recent Elliptic report found five ways AI is being used to rob crypto users
FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests
11.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more...
FBI Warns of Rising Government Impersonation Scams Demanding Crypto
9.6.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Portland Division warned the public this week about a surge in scammers impersonating FBI agents and other government officials, demanding cash, gold, or cryptocurrency payments. The FBI stressed that federal agencies do not call or email individuals...
Over 35 fake Elon Musks live-streamed during SpaceX launch
7.6.2024
“This is not a fake, this is a real giveaway. I personally guarantee it to you,” one of 35 deepfake versions of Elon Musk promised
Beware of fake work-from-home jobs, it’s a ploy to steal your crypto
6.6.2024
The FBI is warning job seekers not to fall for the too-good-to-be-true “work-from-home” job scams
FBI Warns of Crypto Scams in Fake Work-From-Home Jobs
6.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with seemingly simple tasks like clicking buttons or rating...
Hong Kong Police Warn of Spike in Counterfeit Banknotes Used in Cryptocurrency Scams
3.6.2024
Hong Kong police have issued a warning over the rise in counterfeit banknotes, with many cases linked to cryptocurrency scams. Between January and April, authorities seized 3,396 fake notes valued at HK$2.55 million (US$326,130), a significant increase from last year’s 553 notes worth...
SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams
1.6.2024
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated techniques, making fund recovery difficult....
Iggy Azalea’s anti-scam plan and crypto losses from hacks decline by 12%: Finance Redefined
31.5.2024
In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins
Iggy Azalea's anti-scam plan: Burn her own coins
30.5.2024
In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins, showing her commitment to building trust and integrity within the cryptocurrency community
Canada Warns of Rising Pig Butchering and Crypto Investment Scams
29.5.2024
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has warned about a surge in cryptocurrency scams targeting Canadian citizens.
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