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US Justice Department Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $112 Million in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crackdown
5.4.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has seized cryptocurrency worth over $112 million linked to fraudulent investment schemes known as “pig butchering.” According to court documents, the seized crypto accounts were allegedly “used to launder proceeds of various...
New Peppa Pig Game’s Tribute To The Queen Has Players Losing It
20.3.2023
Imagine that you’re playing a video game based on a British cartoon, and Queen Elizabeth II arrives to jump in a muddy puddle. It’s a little weird, but it’s fun in a camp way. So like this Twitch streamer, most players would probably enjoy the whimsical moment and move on. It becomes a little...
FBI Warns About Cryptocurrency Theft Scams Using Play-to-Earn Games
13.3.2023
The FBI has issued a public service announcement (PSA) warning on the utilization of play-to-earn games as part of a scheme to defraud users of funds stored in the form of cryptocurrency. Criminals are introducing victims to this kind of game and then use malware to extract the funds from...
California regulator launches complaint-based crypto scam tracker
17.2.2023
The regulator said it receives thousands of consumer and investor complaints about possible crypto scams each year, and it appears it's done something with the information
Crypto scammers feel the chill: Revenue drops 46% in 2022 — Chainalysis
17.2.2023
Falling crypto prices caused crypto scam revenue to plummet in 2022, though two scam types managed to persist
New Jersey enforces cease and desist orders against three ‘pig butcher’ scammers
5.2.2023
These cybercriminals reach out to romance-seekers from dating apps like Tinder before convincing them to invest in their fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes
A Fancy Hover Effect For Your Avatar
3.2.2023
Do you know that kind of effect where someone’s head is poking through a circle or hole? The famous Porky Pig animation where he waves goodbye while popping out of a series of red rings is the perfect example, and …
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Crypto scammers abuse 'lax' UK company laws to fool victims: Report
1.2.2023
A report suggests companies are able to register in the U.K. very easily which makes them appear more credible to potential scam victims
Philippine Authorities Rescue Alleged Victims of ‘Crypto Trafficking Ring’
23.1.2023
Philippine authorities say that they have rescued alleged victims of a “crypto trafficking ring” who were recruited to work in a call center in Cambodia and scam people out of their cryptocurrencies. The authorities are also investigating government employees who may have assisted...
The Rescue Of Logan Paul's Old Pig Has The Internet Aghast
10.1.2023
Disgraced YouTube influencer turned amateur boxer turned NFT publisher, Logan Paul, is once again universally loathed after the animal sanctuary Gentle Barn released a TikTok on Monday suggesting it had rescued his former pig from the wild. Named Pearl, the teacup pig was reportedly found alone...
California regulator warns of 17 crypto websites suspected of fraud
29.12.2022
The last time the DFPI sent out such a large batch of crypto scam alerts was in June when it sounded the alarm over 26 dubious crypto platforms
California regulator warns of 17 crypto websites suspected of fraud
29.12.2022
The last time the DFPI sent out such a large batch of crypto scam alerts was in June when it sounded the alarm over 26 dubious crypto platforms
FBI Renews Warning About Pig Butchering Crypto Scam Sweeping the Country
28.12.2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reiterated its warning about a very popular crypto investment scam called “pig butchering” that is sweeping across the U.S. “Be very careful when you go on social media and dating apps and somebody starts developing a relationship with...
Prasátku Peppině se daří i v herním průmyslu, chystá se další díl
19.12.2022
Dětská hra My Friend Peppa Pig byla natolik úspěšná, že se již počátkem příštího roku dočká pokračování. V Peppa Pig: World Adventures bude slavná prasnice cestovat napříč světem, navštíví mimo jiné i Londýn, Austrálii nebo Paříž
US Seizes Domains Used in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam
24.11.2022
U.S. authorities have seized seven domains used in “pig butchering” cryptocurrency schemes. “Once the money is sent to the fake investment app, the scammer vanishes, taking all the money with them, often resulting in significant losses for the victim,” the Department...
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
US State Issues Order Freezing Crypto at Exchanges in Pig Butchering Scam Crackdown
1.10.2022
The Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit has issued a cease and desist order against 23 entities and individuals involved in a popular cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering.” The order also freezes the accounts allegedly holding cryptocurrencies...
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
US Authorities Warn of ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam Becoming Alarmingly Popular
21.8.2022
U.S. authorities have warned about the rising popularity of a crypto scam known as “pig butchering.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) explained: “The fraud is named for the way scammers feed their victims with promises of romance and riches before cutting them off...
Garfield, Spyro, And More Sweet Stray Mods To Change Up The Cat’s Look
2.8.2022
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