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Fake Rabby Wallet scam linked to Dubai crypto CEO and many more victims
16.10.2024
Magazine follows a trail of clues left behind by the fake Rabby Wallet scammer to uncover a network of scams and links to a Dubai crypto CEO
How 'fake streamers' steal your Steam keys - and why!
15.10.2024
Also: some good numbers from Hooded Horse, and a whole heap of discovery news
Scammers promote fake Uniswap L2 on Google amid Unichain hype
15.10.2024
Google mistakenly promoted a fake version of the Unichain website that spammed users with requests to drain their wallets
FBI token: How the FBI used a fake AI fund coin to nab fraudsters
11.10.2024
The FBI’s 'NexFundAI' coin was used to catch alleged market manipulators, but the crypto community may have confused it with another coin
FBI Warns of Ichcoin Targeting American Crypto Investors
5.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about Ichcoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform that is deceiving investors across the U.S. by luring them in through social media, then tricking them into wiring large sums of money. Victims are led to believe their investments...
Ripple’s RLUSD Under Attack! Beware of Fake Airdrops Scams
30.9.2024
Ripple Labs has issued a public announcement on X (formerly Twitter) warning users to stay vigilant against scams…
Walletconnect Confirms Fake App Used Its Name, Defrauds 150 Users
30.9.2024
Crypto wallet, WalletConnect has confirmed a malicious application that exploited its name for over five months and was…
Fraudsters Impersonate Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse in Latest XRP Airdrop Scam
24.9.2024
A new XRP airdrop scam has been circulating on social media, primarily on X. Scam artists are sharing…
Indian Supreme Court recovers YouTube account from XRP scammers
21.9.2024
XRP scammers hacked the Supreme Court of India’s YouTube account, and although it was recovered, it lost its subscriber base
Supreme Court of India YouTube channel hijacked to shill XRP
20.9.2024
India's Supreme Court YouTube channel fell victim to a Ripple and XRP scam, promoting fraudulent investments via a fake livestream
FBI Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Network Using Fake Crypto
19.9.2024
A Denver resident has been convicted of running an illegal gambling business involving several parlors across Colorado. The scheme involved electronic games and a fake cryptocurrency to conceal the exchange of credits for cash, revealing fraud and money laundering. The only function of this crypto...
SEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scams
19.9.2024
The SEC has taken action against romance scammers for the first time, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with carrying out fraud
Fake DOGS Reward Scam Circulates on Telegram: How to Stay Safe
18.9.2024
The rise of tap-to-earn games on Telegram, such as DOGS and Hamster Kombat, has attracted millions of users…
SEC Takes Action Against Fake Crypto Platforms Using Social Media to Deceive Investors
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cracked down on two crypto investment scams, targeting platforms Nanobit and Coinw6. Involving fake relationships to deceive victims via social media, these schemes siphoned millions from unsuspecting investors. The charges mark the first...
12,000 Fake Nintendo And Sega Consoles To Be Destroyed In Major Retro Gaming Bust
16.9.2024
An alleged vintage gaming trafficking ring was recently busted up in Italy. Authorities say 12,000 counterfeit copies of the Atari, SNES, and Sega Genesis, collectively housing millions of pirated games, have been seized and will be destroyed. Now, 12,000 fewer people will be subjected to running...
Crypto scam livestreams deepfaked Tim Cook amid Apple iPhone 16 launch
10.9.2024
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam
Crypto scammers deepfake Apple CEO Tim Cook amid iPhone 16 livestream
10.9.2024
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam
Celebrities boost crypto projects but don’t guarantee legitimacy
6.9.2024
In some cases, celebrity backing for a crypto project is a red flag because it’s a scam ad made by criminals.
Meet The NYC Comedy Duo Making Fake Games For Laughs
5.9.2024
I first stumbled upon the work of Hotel Art Thief while doomscrolling on X (formerly Twitter). “The Bechdel Test video game actually looks pretty cool,” wrote comedian Michael Kandel in a post that includes a live-action video of a woman walking down the streets of Brooklyn with a GTA-inspired...
Trump’s Crypto Platform Hit by Scammers Promising $15,000 Giveaways
4.9.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family-backed cryptocurrency platform has been targeted by scammers, leading to over 70,000 users being misled with fake crypto giveaways. Scammers have posted fraudulent ads on the platform’s official Telegram channel, diverting users to a fake group promising...