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615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator
22.8.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced detection techniques have enabled ASIC to swiftly take...
Arizona AG Warns Scammers Always Find New Ways to Steal Your Money With Crypto
22.8.2024
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning about the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially seniors. These scams include fraudulent investment schemes, impersonation of businesses or government entities, and blackmail, exploiting...
QR Code Scams: TN Attorney General Issues Warning
22.8.2024
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has issued a QR code scam alert, warning consumers about fraudulent QR codes used in various scams, including fake cryptocurrency investments. Consumers are urged to verify sources, check codes for tampering, and use secure scanner apps. Tennessee...
Binance Says It Protects Over $2.4 Billion From Crypto Scams This Year
22.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance says it has protected over $2.4 billion from scams and fraudulent activities this year, safeguarding more than 1.2 million users worldwide. The exchange’s AI-driven and manual risk management system identified and blocked suspicious transactions, particularly during crypto...
McAfee introduces AI deepfake detection software for PCs
21.8.2024
McAfee releases the first AI-powered deepfake detection software, available for select Lenovo AI PCs, which aims to protect users from "digital deception" through AI-generated fake content
Malicious ‘bull checker’ chrome extension found targeting Solana users
20.8.2024
Decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter has alerted users of a malicious browser extension that apparently managed to sneak through Solana’s drainer checks.
Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year
19.8.2024
The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program
Australia took down 600 crypto scams, says AI will make it worse
19.8.2024
Australia’s financial markets regulator says due to the evolving nature of technology, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for consumers to identify fraudulent schemes
New Hampshire Regulator Orders Cease and Desist Against Finstate Investment for Crypto Fraud
19.8.2024
The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation has issued a cease and desist order against Finstate Investment LLC, accusing it of defrauding investors via a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website. Finstate allegedly misrepresented account activity and offered illegal guarantees against...
Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams
17.8.2024
The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, the office is organizing a specialized training...
Meta denies claim more than half of Facebook crypto ads are scams
16.8.2024
Australia’s competition watchdog has claimed 58% of crypto ads on Facebook are scams; Meta says the data is old and unreliable
Australian regulator claims 58% of crypto ads on Facebook are scams
15.8.2024
Australia’s competition watchdog cited preliminary research that found more than half of the crypto ads on the platform breach Meta’s policies or involve scams
Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year
9.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to improving cryptocurrency security. Binance Recovers $73 Million...
Coinbase to expand use of Vaults for secure crypto custody — Executive
8.8.2024
Coinbase currently holds approximately $270 million in customer assets
Coinbase to expand use of Vaults for secure crypto custody — Executive
8.8.2024
Coinbase currently holds approximately $270 million in customer assets
Coinbase to expand use of Vaults for secure crypto custody — Executive
8.8.2024
Coinbase currently holds approximately $270 million in customer assets
Lookonchain: Erm, actually the $2B of ETH was sold back in 2021
8.8.2024
Lookonchain shared that Plus Token had begun moving nearly $2 billion in ETH but it turns out most of it had already been sold in 2021
Surge in Bitcoin Scams Hits Lubbock, Police Warn
7.8.2024
Lubbock police in Texas have reported a notable increase in bitcoin-related scams, with victims losing significant amounts of money. Over the last few months, 20 to 30 individuals have come forward to report scams involving gift cards and bitcoin transactions. Scammers typically target the elderly...
Ethical hackers share tips on how to protect your crypto
6.8.2024
Ethical hackers said that scammers using a fake site called Meetly.gg have rebranded it into Meeten.gg and are preparing to strike again
FBI issues warning about scammers impersonating crypto exchanges
2.8.2024
The FBI urges victims to report scam activities through official channels and provide any transaction information related to the scam