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Aussies warned to avoid crypto paper wallets they find on the street
24.11.2022
Fraudsters have reportedly been leaving fake crypto paper wallets in public places as part of a scam to dupe Australians out of their crypto
Two Estonians Charged With Running a Series of Crypto Scams Totaling $575M
21.11.2022
Federal prosecutors in Washington state have charged two Estonian citizens with running a series of crypto scams that allegedly defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors around the world of a combined $575 million
Crypto scammers are using black market identities to avoid detection: CertiK
18.11.2022
The blockchain security firm has uncovered a new tactic used by crypto scammers as the industry continues to improve its fraud detection capabilities
Most Crypto Scams are Happening on This Blockchain – Here’s What You Need to Know
28.10.2022
Cryptocurrency risk monitoring platform Solidus Labs said that over 10% of tokens showing scam characteristics reside on Binance's native BNB Chain. Less than 10% is seen on Ethereum (ETH).
The research firm announced its real-time, on-chain Threat Intelligence tool on Thursday, saying that it...
Singapore Police Received 631 Cryptocurrency Scam Reports in 2021, Government Says
28.10.2022
The government of Singapore has revealed the number of crypto scams reported to the police in the past three years. “The vast majority of cryptocurrency scams are perpetrated by scammers based outside Singapore. As such, there is a limit to how much law enforcement agencies in Singapore...
Most Crypto Scams on BNB Chain, Solidus Labs Says
27.10.2022
Crypto risk monitoring platform says it has flagged nearly 200,000 crypto rug pulls and decentralized finance scams since August 2020
Crypto ATMs emerging as popular method for crypto scam payments: FBI
5.10.2022
The FBI says alongside regular methods of payment such as wire transfers and prepaid cards, crypto ATMs are also becoming a prominent tool for crypto investment scammers
Delaware DOJ Freezes Wallets, Accounts in 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams
29.9.2022
A total of 23 entities including wallets, accounts and individuals, were traced in this stealthier version of a common crypto romance scam
Better Business Bureau Warns of Cryptocurrency Investment Scams on Tiktok
20.9.2022
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has warned about cryptocurrency scams on Tiktok. “You are scrolling through Tiktok when you come across a video showing a pile of cash. The creator says they earned the stack of money in just a few days by investing in cryptocurrency,” the...
Aussies already lost $242M to investment and crypto scams in 2022
12.9.2022
People over 55 and under 64 years of age represent the largest age bracket who have fallen prey to scams
US Senators Press Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Crypto Scam Policies for Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp
11.9.2022
Six U.S. senators have demanded answers from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about how his company is handling cryptocurrency scams on its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. “We are concerned that Meta provides a breeding ground for cryptocurrency fraud that causes...
Senators Press Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Combat Crypto Scams
9.9.2022
An FTC study shows 49% of crypto-related frauds originated on social media, say six members of the Senate Banking Committee
US lawmakers call on Mark Zuckerberg to address 'breeding ground' for crypto scams: Report
9.9.2022
A Federal Trade Commission report from June identified Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp among the top platforms for crypto fraud originating on social media
FBI Profiles Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive ‘Crypto Queen’ Ruja Ignatova of Onecoin Scam
1.9.2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) profiled the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam and its co-founder Ruja Ignatova, aka “Crypto Queen,” in a new podcast. Onecoin was one of the world’s biggest crypto scams and Ignatova was recently added to the FBI’s 10 most wanted...
SEC Warns Crypto Investors of Scammers Exploiting Their Fear of Missing Out on Social Media
31.8.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned about scammers exploiting investors’ fear of missing out (FOMO) on social media. “If a crypto investment ‘opportunity’ sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” the SEC cautioned. SEC Says Scammers...
Russian Crypto Scammers Go Offline, Open Offices, Central Bank Worried About Trend
29.8.2022
An increasing number of financial and crypto pyramids targeting Russian investors have been opening physical offices in the country. The Central Bank of Russia has recently expressed concern over the trend which is seen as an indication that the fraudsters expect growing demand. Russian Crypto...
Cybersecurity analyst reveals 8 sneaky crypto scams on Twitter right now
22.8.2022
The 19-part thread outlines the sophisticated strategies scammers are using to part crypto users from their funds
Chainalysis: Illicit Crypto Activity Falls — Scam Revenue 65% Lower Than Last Year
18.8.2022
Chainalysis has found that illicit crypto volumes are down this year, with total scam revenue sitting at $1.6 billion, 65% lower than where it was through the end of July last year. “Those numbers suggest that fewer people than ever are falling for cryptocurrency scams,”...
Crypto scams fall 65% after gullible noobs exit the market: Chainalysis
17.8.2022
Less gullible retail investors and falling asset prices have made scamming a less enticing endeavor, but the tsunami of new DeFi applications has hackers licking their lips
Hong Kong Police Publish Details of USDT Fraud Case in Effort to Raise Public Awareness of Crypto Scams
8.8.2022
Police in Hong Kong have begun publishing details of crypto fraud cases – in the hope that the public will take valuable lessons from cases that have seen people lose thousands of dollars to crypto villains....
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