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Dating app encounter leads to $450,000 cryptocurrency romance scam
Shreya Datta, a tech professional from Philadelphia, was defrauded of nearly $450,000 through a cryptocurrency romance scam known as “pig butchering.” A new scam involving fraudsters who feign romantic interest to trick victims into investing in cryptocurrencies is gaining in… дальше »
2024-2-27 14:44 | |
US Justice Department seizes 9M USDT amid $225M illicit funds frozen by Tether
Officials reported the seizure was tied to an organization responsible for “pig butchering” romance scams.
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DOJ seizes $9M worth of Tether linked to ‘pig butchering’ scam
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has allegedly seized $9 million in the stablecoin Tether (USDT). The funds were linked to a crypto romance and confidence scam called “pig butchering. ” On Monday Tether announced it had frozen $255 million linked to a human trafficking scheme. дальше »
2023-11-21 19:16 | |
Tether freezes USDT: How romance scams played a part
Tether voluntarily froze 225 million USDT tokens. The funds were linked to a global crime syndicate known for carrying out pig butchering scams. Stablecoin issuer Tether [USDT] worked togeThe post Tether freezes USDT: How romance scams played a part appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-11-21 12:30 | |
Tether freezes $225M in USDT linked to romance scammers amid DOJ investigation
The stablecoin issuer reported the illicit funds had been used by a Southeast Asia-based crime syndicate responsible for a “pig butchering” romance scam. дальше »
2023-11-20 18:02 | |
Tether and OKX announce the largest-ever USDT freeze
The largest-ever USDT freeze was announced by the stablecoin issuer - Tether The freeze was connected to an international crime syndicate involved in pig butchering scam Crypto exchange - OKThe post Tether and OKX announce the largest-ever USDT freeze appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-11-21 18:01 | |
Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams
The following is a guest post from Brendan Cochrane and Katya Gozias. “Pig butchering” scams, where victims are “fattened” up with flattery, often under the guise of romance, before handing over their assets to the scammer, are on the rise, and the government and cryptocurrency exchanges should be doing more to protect people from these […] The post Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-16 16:00 | |
Boston Resident Loses $300,000 in Crypto Scam
A Massachusetts man lost over $300,000 in a manipulative "pig butchering" crypto scam. The victim thought he had begun a romantic relationship online. The post Boston Resident Loses $300,000 in Crypto Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-1 19:30 | |
“Pig Butchering” Scams Continue to Undermine Trust in Crypto
A common swindle, known the "Pig Butchering" crypto scam, exploits the human foible of wanting easy profilts and fast returns. Scammers often prey on the most vulnerable members of society. The post “Pig Butchering” Scams Continue to Undermine Trust in Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-6-27 21:14 | |
Woman Loses $8 Million In Crypto Scam, But Court Says Binance Is Not Liable
A United States District Judge, Amos Mazzant, has ruled that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by client count, is not liable for the loss incurred by a Texan woman named Divya Gadasalli who lost $8 million in a pig butchering scheme. дальше »
2023-5-23 12:30 | |
DOJ Seizes $112M in Crypto and Other Assets in Pig Butchering Scam Crackdown
The United States Department of Justice seized $112 million in crypto linked to six accounts involved in pig butchering scams. The post DOJ Seizes $112M in Crypto and Other Assets in Pig Butchering Scam Crackdown appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-5 12:00 | |
‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam: Europol Seizes $1 Million, Arrests 15 In Massive Call Center Fraud
European authorities detained 15 suspected crypto scam individuals and shuttered a large-scale operation of call center networks that allegedly stole hundreds of millions of euros from victims by selling counterfeit digital currencies. дальше »
2023-1-15 09:11 | |
Delaware Investor Protection Unit Nabs 23 Crypto “Pig Butchering” Scammers
The Investor Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice has issued a summary order against 23 crypto projects and individuals. The cease-and-desist order was issued to establishments involved in a cryptocurrency scam known as the “pig butchering scam.” The… дальше »
2022-9-29 19:55 | |
Bitcoin Scam Called ‘Pig Butchering’ Grows Alarmingly Popular
There’s a new type of Bitcoin scam and it sounds so bizarre: it’s called “pig butchering” and you definitely don’t want to be on the chopping board. As the fraud’s name suggests, “pig butchering” refers to how a target is “fattened up” before being “slaughtered. дальше »
2022-8-22 16:24 | |
LedgerX suing CFTC for breach of duty in botched Bitcoin futures launch
Bitcoin derivatives provider LedgerX was supposed to launch yesterday after securing a CFTC license last month. Now, LedgerX is suing the CFTC after the regulator said it did not have all the appropriate licenses, butchering the launch. дальше »
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