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Brazilian Lawmakers Want to Hear from Binance, Bitso & OKX as MPs Target Crypto Scams
5.7.2023
Brazilian lawmakers have summoned the heads of major crypto exchanges to parliament, with representatives of the trading platforms Binance, Bitso, and OKX all set to attend.
Per the Brazilian media outlet Livecoins, a special parliamentary commission for “cryptocurrency-based financial pyramid...
40% of South Africans Familiar With the ‘Concept of Web3’ — Study
2.7.2023
Some 40% of South African survey participants are familiar with the concept of Web3 and a further 80% believe the technology backing cryptocurrencies can “transform or fully rebuild the financial system,” according to the findings of a Consensys survey. However, as much as 59% believe...
Blockchain Australia CEO calls for unified efforts to stamp out crypto scams
30.6.2023
Simon Callaghan said that efforts need to start on social media and telecommunication channels where most cryptocurrency scams originate
Expect Surge in Crypto Scams with Advancements in AI
27.6.2023
There are growing concerns that scammers will use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new methods of fraud and deception as the technology continues to advance.
One of the primary ways in which scammers are using AI is through social media platforms. By leveraging AI-powered tools, scammers...
Crypto scams are going to ramp up with the rise of AI
27.6.2023
Remember HarvestKeeper, the AI project that scammed users for $1 million? You can expect similar AI-based scams to soar over the next couple of years
How security, education and regulation can mitigate rising crypto scams
26.6.2023
Cybersecurity experts say the crypto industry is a target for bad actors because it is a new technology that is rapidly evolving and growing
EU Consumer Watchdog Slams Instagram, TikTok for Enabling Crypto Scams
10.6.2023
The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) has released a report accusing leading social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube of enabling scams related to digital assets.
In a 20-page report, the watchdog categorized digital assets as highly risky and prone to scams...
Losses from crypto rug pulls outpaced DeFi exploits in May: Beosin
2.6.2023
Over $45 million was lost to exit scams in May while exploits on DeFi protocols racked up less than half that amount over the same period
Spike in Crypto Scams Targeting Young Korean Women – Here’s How Fraudsters Strike
29.5.2023
There has been a spike in South Korean crypto scams that target young women on social media platforms, a new study has revealed.
Per iNews24 and Hanguk Kyungjae, the study revealed that 71% of “romance scam victims” ensnared via social media in 2022 were women.
The vast majority of these women...
New Crypto Scams Pump After Elon Musk Twitter Space Parody - President Ron DeSantis (RON), Donald (TRUMP) Shitcoins
25.5.2023
With a low DEXTscore and several smart contract warnings, new crypto coins with a US election theme have topped the daily gainers charts on DEXTools.
Unlike centralized crypto exchanges (such as Binance, Coinbase) anyone can list a new cryptocurrency token on a decentralized exchange (Uniswap...
New Crypto Scams Pump on Uniswap After Elon Musk Twitter Space Parody - President Ron DeSantis (RON), Donald (TRUMP) 'Shit Coins'
25.5.2023
With a low DEXTscore and several smart contract warnings, new crypto coins with a US election theme have topped the daily gainers charts on DEXTools.
Unlike centralized crypto exchanges (such as Binance or Coinbase) anyone can list a new cryptocurrency token on a decentralized exchange (such...
Can you recover stolen Bitcoin from crypto scams?
16.5.2023
Recovering stolen Bitcoin from crypto scams is challenging due to the anonymous nature of blockchain transactions and jurisdictional issues
To catch a scammer: Kraken builds fake crypto account to ‘bait’ fraudsters
11.5.2023
A call-center scammer impersonating President Joe Biden attempted to steal what they thought was $450,000 worth of Bitcoin from a streamer — instead, chaos ensued
April’s crypto scams, exploits and hacks lead to $103M lost — CertiK
1.5.2023
The month was particularly bad for exploits, with the amount lost accounting for half of the total crypto exploited so far in 2023
YouTube helps recover hacked channel that attempted XRP crypto scams
30.4.2023
YouTube’s swift intervention ensured damage control by preventing XRP hackers from interacting with the channel’s subscribers
Australian crypto scams increased by over 162% with nearly $150M lost
18.4.2023
While the total figures are “alarming,” crypto scams accounted for 7.1% of the total $2.08 billion stolen from Australians in 2022
British Bank Natwest Implements New Limits on Cryptocurrency Payments to Combat UK Crypto Scams
15.3.2023
On March 14, 2023, the U.K.-based bank Natwest Group announced new limits on cryptocurrency payments, citing crypto scams that cost U.K. consumers £329 million annually. The limit imposed on crypto exchanges is £1,000 daily ($1,215), with a 30-day limit of £5,000 ($6,077). Natwest’s Cautious...
Report: Hong Kong Residents Lost More Than $216 Million to Crypto Scams in 2022
9.3.2023
According to Hong Kong police, in 2022 there were 2,336 reported crypto scam-related cases in which more than $216.6 million was lost. Although losses relating to crypto scams only constituted just over 10% of the nearly 23,000 reported technology crimes, they still accounted for more than half...
Today in Crypto: Pro-Russian & Neo-Nazi Militia Groups Promoting Digital Wallets for Crowdfunding on Telegram, Crypto Scams in Hong Kong up 67%, Thailand to Offer Tax Breaks for Investment Tokens Issuers
7.3.2023
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Hong Kong's losses to crypto scams doubled to $217M last year: Report
7.3.2023
Crypto-related scams in Hong Kong reportedly accounted for more than 50% of the total $407 million stolen from city residents in tech crimes in 2022