The FBI Seizes Over $260,000 In NTFs And Crypto

A crypto scammer by the name of Chase Senecal has been arrested by the FBI after they got a tip from a crypto scam investigator. The crypto sleuth, who goes by the pseudonym ZachXBT, followed Senecal and his scamming group for months.

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FBI Raises Alarm On Crypto Cyber Fraud, Says $42.7 Million Lost Since December

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consumer alert last month regarding the growing risk of crypto frauds. The FBI is now adding its voice to the chorus by issuing its own warning. FBI Cautions Against Crypto Scam Apps The agency is alerting banks and investors about an eight-month period of increased cybercrime activity involving […]

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US Justice Department Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments and Crypto From North Korean Hackers

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the FBI has identified a new type of ransomware used by the state-sponsored hackers.

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FBI releases advisory on fraudulent crypto apps

With crypto-based cyber fraud victims having lost more than $42.7 million so far, the…

The post FBI releases advisory on fraudulent crypto apps appeared first on CoinJournal.

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FBI issues public warning over fake crypto apps

Fake crypto apps appear to be part of an ongoing game of whack-a-mole with app store operators.

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FBI Adds OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova ‘Crypto Queen’ to Its Top 10 Most Wanted List

OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova, also known as “Cryptoqueen,” was added to the list of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives for her role in allegedly defrauding investors of more than $4 billion.

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$4B Crypto Scammer Added to FBI’s Most Wanted List

Ruja Ignatova has been added to the FBIs Ten Most Wanted List for allegedly scamming investors out of $4 billion through OneCoin. Wanted for $4 Billion Scam The hunt for...

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"Crypto Queen" Behind $4 Billion Scam to Be Added to FBI's Most Wanted List

Bulgarian fraudster disappeared back in 2017 after defrauding people all over globe with "One Coin" Ponzi

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Crypto Scammers on LinkedIn Pose Big Threat to Users, Says FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned LinkedIn users to be wary of crypto scammers, saying that these malicious players present a huge threat to the social media platform. The post Crypto Scammers on LinkedIn Pose Big Threat to Users, Says FBI appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto Scammers Pose ‘Significant Threat’ On LinkedIn, FBI Agent Warns

Crypto scammers are on the loose, and this time, they’re preying on unsuspecting individuals on this popular social networking site. If you frequently connect and converse with strangers online, particularly on LinkedIn, you may want to take extra precautions as the bad guys are now getting smarter.

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FBI Says LinkedIn Is Being Used for Crypto Scams: Report

FBI is working with LinkedIn to tackle what it called a "significant threat" after fraudsters exploited the job-seeking and networking platform to lure investors into cryptocurrency schemes before robbing them of their investments, according to a CNBC report.

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New York Man Arrested for Alleged $1.8M Crypto Mining Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a 37-year-old man on Wednesday it says defrauded more than a dozen victims out of a total of $1.8 million in a long-running crypto mining scam.

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FBI and CSIA issue alert over North Korean cyberattacks on crypto targets

The cybersecurity agency believes that the threat from North Korean hackers will not go away unless crypto firms take necessary but simple steps to ensure their security.

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FBI takes precautions as crypto crime increases 80%. Are the figures as bleak as they sound?

The FBI has been very active on crypto-related crimes throughout 2021. The post FBI takes precautions as crypto crime increases 80%. Are the figures as bleak as they sound? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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What the launch of the FBI crypto task force means for the digital asset space

Consolidation of law enforcement activity sends a clear message to the industry: It is time to comply.

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The FBI Will Launch A Ransomware-Focused Unit To Monitor Cryptocurrencies

Both the FBI and the U. S. Justice Department are making moves in the crypto space. Recent high-profile victories offered the necessary incentive for both organizations to take action. Reuters reports that the Justice Department hired “a seasoned computer crimes prosecutor” as their new crypto zar.

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FBI Forms New Bitcoin Unit As DOJ Taps New Crypto Head

The bureau’s new ‘virtual asset exploitation’ unit will focus on blockchain analysis, cryptocurrency seizures, and staff training.

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FBI is launching team to address crypto exploitation: US Deputy Attorney General

“The currency might be virtual, but the message to companies is concrete: if you report to us, we can follow the money and not only help you, but hopefully prevent the next victim," said Lisa Monaco.

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FBI Is Forming A National Crypto Unit, Focusing On The Seizure Of Bitcoin, Cryptos

According to Reuters, the U.S. Justice Department has just appointed Eun Young Choi, an experienced computer crimes prosecutor to head its new national cryptocurrency enforcement department. This is according to an announcement on Thursday by Deputy Attorney general Lisa Monaco during the Munich Cyber Security Conference in Germany. Young is well known for his role […]

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Breaking: FBI Is Forming A National Crypto Unit, Focusing On The Seizure Of Bitcoin, Cryptos

According to Reuters, the U.S. Justice Department has just appointed Eun Young Choi, an experienced computer crimes prosecutor to head its new national cryptocurrency enforcement department. This is according to an announcement on Thursday by Deputy Attorney general Lisa Monaco during the Munich Cyber Security Conference in Germany. Young is well known for his role […]

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Bitfinex laundering defendants released on multimillion bond

FBI agents arrested New York resident Heather Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein for allegedly conspiring to launder crypto connected to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, in which 119,756 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) was stolen, mainstream media reported.

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FBI Seizes $180 Million in Bitcoin Tied to Embezzlement Case

A former Sony Life staffer who stole the company's money to buy Bitcoin had his crypto fortune seized by the FBI

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US agency FBI gives tips on dealing with the rise in crypto ATM fraud

U.S law enforcement agency the FBI has posted a warning about a new type of crypto scam that’s gaining popularity. The post US agency FBI gives tips on dealing with the rise in crypto ATM fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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U.S. Navy Engineer Charged With Selling Submarine Secrets For Crypto

A nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy and his wife will be charged in a Martinsburg, West Virginia federal court on Tuesday this week after they were busted by an undercover FBI agent for allegedly selling designs of nuclear-powered war submarines for cryptocurrency, which contravenes the Atomic Energy Act. Jonathan Toebbe, 42, and his wife […]

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Nuclear engineer sells classified data to undercover FBI agents for crypto

The FBI paid tens of thousands of dollars worth of cryptocurrency to a nuclear engineer in exchange for SD cards containing classified data.

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Crypto Hacker’s Data Vulnerable to FBI Through Palantir Glitch

A glitch in the Palantir system allegedly allowed the FBI unauthorized access to data on a crypto hacker case from 2019. The post Crypto Hacker’s Data Vulnerable to FBI Through Palantir Glitch appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Questions Linger As FBI Recovers Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Crypto Funds

U. S agencies claim they have recovered most of the $4. 4 million in crypto paid out to hackers of the Colonial Pipeline. But hazy details around the case leave more questions than answers. Crypto Funds Recovered By U.

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FBI Agent Recovers Private Key to $2.3M in Bitcoin Paid to Colonial Pipeline Hackers

U.S. law enforcement officials from the Justice Department on Monday announced the seizure of $2.3 million dollars worth of crypto assets that were paid to the Colonial Pipeline hackers. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco explained during a news conference that federal agents “recaptured the majority of the ransom Colonial paid to the Darkside network.” FBI […]

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BitClout, ATMs, & Crypto Security with Rich Sanders

Richard Sanders is a co-founder and lead investigator at CipherBlade, an elite blockchain investigation agency that works closely with top crypto exchanges, blockchain protocols, and the FBI. In this episode, Rich explains his views on the sometimes shady world of crypto ATM operators, the confusing new BitClout platform, and we cover best practice crypto security tips.

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FBI Warning: North Korea ramping up its ‘AppleJeus’ crypto hacks

As a pariah state, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has been largely cut off from the international community. With few trading partners and enduring punishing international sanctions, North Korea is doubling down on crypto crime as a revenue generator.

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FBI arrests 24-year-old crypto trader for commodities and wire fraud

The trader was both lying to investors and using an unregistered derivatives strategy on BitMEX.

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FBI Warns Ransomware Gangs Are Harassing Victims via Telephone Calls to Pay Crypto Ransoms

The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an alert that warns private industry in the country about incidents of harassment of victims made by ransomware gangs, such as the well-known Doppelpaymer group.

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FBI Needs a Dark Web, Crypto Strategy, DOJ’s Inspector General Says

FBI lacks a "comprehensive strategy for addressing the cryptocurrency threat in the future," OIG wrote.

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The Blockchain Detective - Taking on elite cybercriminals & owning them

Richard Sanders is a co-founder and lead investigator at CipherBlade, an elite blockchain investigation agency that works closely with top crypto exchanges, blockchain protocols, and the FBI. The agency uses a potent mix of on-chain and off-chain analytics and investigative techniques to track the most sophisticated cyber criminals on the planet.

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Alleged crypto-Ponzi operator arrested after failed sea-scooter escape

The alleged ringleader of a Ponzi scheme that solicited $35 million for crypto mining and other investments has been arrested after attempting to flee FBI agents using a “sea scooter.”

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Defunct crypto company Bitsonar officially charged with fraud by former employee

Former project manager at now defunct crypto investing firm Bitsonar, Yaroslav Shtadchenko, has filed a complaint with the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) accusing his former employer at BitThe post Defunct crypto company Bitsonar officially charged with fraud by former employee appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto Firm Bitsonar Had Signs of a ‘Deliberate Fraud’, Ex-Employee Claims in FBI Report

Former Bitsonar employee Yaroslav Shtadchenko has filed an FBI complaint accusing the crypto investment firm of operating like a pyramid scheme.

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FBI on alert for North Korean hackers with ties to crypto exchange hacks 

U.S. officials like the FBI, US Treasury, US Cyber Command, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a warning against North Korean hacker group 'BeagleBoyz,' which have resumedThe post FBI on alert for North Korean hackers with ties to crypto exchange hacks  appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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If You Held Crypto on CoinGather in 2017 the US Government Wants to Give it Back

The FBI is seeking individuals who held crypto assets on CoinGather who appeared to conduct an exit scam in November 2017.

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Mobile Ransomware That Doesn't Ask Victims For Crypto Emerges

The study from Check Point reveals that cybercriminals are using the FBI’s name to collect ransom payments

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FBI Warns COVID-19 Scammers Are Targeting Crypto Holders

The FBI is warning that fraudsters are about to unleash a surge of coronavirus cryptocurrency scams.

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FBI Arrests Russian Rapper For Crypto Money Laundering, Cites Damning Instagram

FBI arrests Russian rapper, for money laundering, citing his Instagram pics with allegedly unearned cash and data from defunct crypto exchange BTC-e

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FBI Closes Russian Hacker Marketplace Fuelled By Crypto

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shut down a Russia-based website that hosted online shops engaged in the sale of illegal goods and services and accepted crypto payments. FBI Seizes DEER.

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Crypto Users Beware: Your Smart TV Might Rob You

Oregon FBI recently issued a cybersecurity warning to Smart TV owners stating that hackers can remotely turn on built-in microphones and cameras to spy on them. Could your crypto be at risk?  About 10 days ago, on November 26, 2019, Oregon FBI released another warning regarding modern technology and its vulnerability to hacking attacks.

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Ethereum Researcher Arrested by FBI but ETH Price Unfazed

Ethereum Foundation member Virgil Griffith was arrested on Thursday for traveling to North Korea to hold presentations regarding crypto and blockchain technologies and their use for evading sanctions.

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DOJ, FBI, IRS Joint Task Force Arrest Twenty Year Olds For SIM Swapping, Stealing $550,000 In Crypto

SIM swapping is a method of infiltrating someone’s phone, presently being used in the crypto industry by hackers that want to steal cryptocurrency and take over social media accounts. The method has been used by multiple hackers, but a press release reveals that the FBI has already arrested two residents in Massachusetts for their own […]

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US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts

The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims.

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Crypto Tidbits: Bakkt’s Bitcoin Market Explodes, Huawei CEO Skeptical of Blockchain, FBI Wary of Cryptocurrency

Another week, another round of Crypto Tidbits. Again, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a relatively meek week in terms of price action, or lack thereof; the leading cryptocurrency fell by 5% over the course of the week, but still seems to be stuck in a tight range as a trend fails to be established.

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FBI Director Sees Crypto Becoming a Bigger Thorn in Its Side

Testifying in front of the Senate Homeland Security Committee as part of a hearing on national security threats, Christopher Wray, the director for the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made it plain that his bureau sees cryptocurrency as a threat.

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