2019-2-18 17:23 |
Exchange hacks, darknet activities and money laundering emerge as major trends in crypto crime in 2018
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A $300 million crypto scam has left 1,200+ investors in Mexico and the US without funds, as authorities pursue suspects in a cross-border probe. The post A $300 Million Crypto Scam Shocks US and Mexico appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto-related crimes are escalating, with kidnappings and mutilation plots surfacing in Florida and London, fueled by high-stakes digital assets. The post $3 Million Crypto Debt Drove Man to Plan Kidnapping, Finger Amputations appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto investigator ZachXBT has exposed influencer Crypto Beast for orchestrating a $190 million pump-and-dump scheme involving the ALT token. The post Influencer ‘Crypto Beast’ Exposed for $190 Million Pump-and-Dump Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto.
A deepfake scam falsely claiming a 100 million XRP airdrop has emerged, exploiting XRP’s price surge. Ripple executives remind users to stay cautious and avoid scams. The post Ripple CTO Warns of Fake Airdrop After XRP Hits All-Time High appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BigONE exchange suffers a $27 million hack, sparking controversy over its previous involvement in scams. Investigators are tracking the stolen assets as they move across various blockchains. The post BigONE Loses $27 Million in Hack Amid Accusations of Hosting Scam Activity appeared first on BeInCrypto.
MEXC is under fire for unexplained account freezes and withdrawal blocks, with critics warning of potential insolvency and systemic risk. The post MEXC Faces Backlash Over Account Freezes and Withdrawal Delays appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Scammers are leveraging Bitcoin's OP_RETURN feature to target the 1Feex wallet with 80,000 BTC stolen from Mt. Gox, fueling concerns over phishing and legal exploitation. The post Scammers Use OP_RETURN to Lay Claim to Mt.