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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

US Treasury: NFTs and NFT Platforms Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams

31.5.2024
A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also warns that criminals can exploit NFTs to launder illicit proceeds or “obfuscate the source...

Crypto losses from fraud and hacks declined 12% in May — Immunefi

30.5.2024
The decline in crypto scams and frauds continued, with only $52 million lost in May compared to $59 million the previous year

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

NFTs are Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams: US Treasury Report

30.5.2024
The US Treasury findings highlighted several potential risks and security concerns and challenges involved in NFTs. The post NFTs are Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams: US Treasury Report appeared first on Cryptonews

U.S. Treasury Describes NFTs as 'Highly Susceptible to Use in Fraud and Scams'

29.5.2024
"The report determines that illicit actors can use NFTs to launder proceeds from predicate crimes," the Treasury said

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. The post Canada Warns of Rising Pig Butchering and Crypto Investment Scams appeared first on Cryptonews

Romance and crypto scams surge on Canadian dating apps

29.5.2024
Canadian authorities warn against discussing cryptocurrency investments with online matches, advising that such conversations should be considered a red flag

On-chain messages on Ethereum uncover tales of love, loss and scams

28.5.2024
“I feel kinda pathetic reaching out to you this way, but what can I do,” one hopeless romantic told their ex-lover in an on-chain message

‘Hacker’ identified in celebrity memecoin scams, says crypto sleuth Roxo

27.5.2024
A person associated with Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER coin launch rugged five other prominent figures, but not her, according to Roxo

Major Crypto Exchanges Launch ‘Tech Against Scams’ coalition to Combat Crypto Fraud

23.5.2024
Meta, Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Gemini, Match Group and the Global Anti-Scam Organization have partnered to launch a ‘Tech Against Scams’ alliance. The post Major Crypto Exchanges Launch ‘Tech Against Scams’ coalition to Combat Crypto Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews

Coinbase, Ripple, Meta Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams, Including Pig Butchering

23.5.2024
Leading crypto and tech companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, Meta, Kraken, and Gemini, have formed a coalition to combat online fraud, including crypto scams like the pig butchering scheme. “We are dedicated to disrupting emerging online scams through collaboration, information sharing,...

Crypto exchanges form ‘Tech Against Scams’ partnership to combat fraud

22.5.2024
Centralized exchanges led by Coinbase, along with Meta, Match, and Ripple Labs, have formed an educational group to prevent pig butchering scams

Coinbase brings in Tech Against Scams with multiple associates

22.5.2024
Coinbase introduces its landmark initiative, Tech Against Scams, along with the bigwig business houses for going to war against online and finance-related scams. The other players include Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini and GASO. The focus will be on creating awareness amongst the masses...