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South Korean police nab fraudsters in $4.1m crypto scam
South Korean police apprehended a pair of fraudsters who stole 5.5 billion won ($4.1 million) from a senior man under the guise of profitable crypto investments. The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, caught two people in their 20s… дальше »
2024-3-26 15:19 | |
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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 | |
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Blueberry protocol pauses lending amid $1.35m drain
Fraudsters hacked the Blueberry DeFi protocol and advised users to withdraw money. The Blueberry project team shared in their post X on Feb. 23 that they had to stop work due to the exploit. Details of the exploit are being… дальше »
2024-2-24 10:27 | |
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VeChain’s X (Twitter) account compromised, fake giveaway ongoing
While the crypto market displays optimism amid the ETFs craze, hackers target vulnerable users. In a recent event, fraudsters compromised VeChain’s X (formerly Twitter) account and posted a false giveaway message. дальше »
2024-1-18 16:52 | |
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Latest Game Download Scam Targets Web3 Games
A sophisticated scam targeting Web3 games has been exposed, revealing new tactics used by fraudsters. Stay vigilant and exercise caution to avoid falling victim. The post Latest Game Download Scam Targets Web3 Games appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2024-1-16 04:11 | |
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Electric Capital co-founder warns scammers impersonate VC firms, ask money before investing
Electric Capital Co-Founder Avichal Garg warned the crypto community about a new method fraudsters are using to steal money from investors. Scammers have started pretending to be venture capital firms in a bid to lure crypto startups to believe they’re… дальше »
2023-11-28 15:38 | |
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Australian crypto exchange Swyftx taps TRM Labs to combat fraudsters
As crypto losses keep surging, Australian crypto exchange Swyftx tapped TRM Labs to clamp down on scammers. Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has signed a collaboration agreement with TRM Labs, a blockchain forensic firm, in a bid to clamp down on… дальше »
2023-11-28 13:13 | |
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CertiK and ZachXBT impersonators stole over $300k in crypto
Fraudsters have created multiple fake accounts on X, impersonating crypto scam investigators CertiK and ZachXBT. Scammers are now cloning legitimate crypto investigators by impersonating them on X to defraud victims. дальше »
2023-11-16 17:17 | |
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Friend.tech phishing scheme involved fake journalists
SlowMist reveals a sophisticated phishing attack on friend. tech, where fraudsters used fake interviews and malicious scripts to target users. Experts found that unknown attackers sent a link containing a malicious JavaScript script. дальше »
2023-11-14 14:23 | |
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U.S. attorney says Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud case is “old as time”
U.S. attorney warns fraudsters that they are not untouchable, following Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction in the old FTX fraud case дальше »
2023-11-3 15:19 | |
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Hackers found new way to steal crypto with BSC blockchain
Cyber fraudsters have discovered a new way to distribute virus software among users. According to research by Guardio Labs, attackers have begun manipulating BNB Smart Chain (BSC) smart contracts to hide malware and distribute malicious code. Analysts note that the… дальше »
2023-10-16 10:56 | |
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Hong Kong Police Issues Alert About Text Message Phishing Scam Drained 446,000 From Binance Users
The Hong Kong Police Force has raised awareness after 11 Binance customers fell victim to text message phishing scams. According to a Facebook post by CyberDefender, under the state’s police, fraudsters posed as Binance and sent malicious messages to users. дальше »
2023-10-11 22:00 | |
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Chase to block UK customers crypto-related transactions from October 16
Digital banking giant Chase U. K. said it will “decline” crypto-related payments made by its users starting October 16. In emails sent to customers and obtained by CryptoSlate, the bank stated that its decision would help its users keep their “money safe from frauds and scams” as fraudsters increasingly relied on cryptocurrencies to steal from people. дальше »
2023-9-27 17:00 | |
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Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto
While U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler was in the hot seat at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, the most important crypto sentiments may have come from Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who tarred much of the industry as dangerous fraudsters. дальше »
2023-9-13 20:23 | |
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Crypto Scammers Posing as Microsoft Cybersecurity Team Bilk Victim Out of $35,000
Crypto fraudsters posing as Microsoft cybersecurity team members steal $35K from an Ontario resident. The post Crypto Scammers Posing as Microsoft Cybersecurity Team Bilk Victim Out of $35,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-10 00:05 | |
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Surge in Counterfeit PYUSD Tokens Emerge Following PayPal’s Stablecoin Debut
In the aftermath of PayPal’s recent announcement, a swarm of counterfeit PYUSD tokens, numbering around 30, has emerged. Following the introduction of PayPal’s latest stablecoin, PYUSD, speculators, risk-takers, and potential fraudsters are already endeavoring to exploit the buzz by launching their own imitation tokens. дальше »
2023-8-8 13:01 | |
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FBI warns of fraudsters posing as NFT developers to steal crypto
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning to potential NFT buyers to beware of bogus websites that use “drainer smart contracts” to steal from crypto wallets. The advisory informs the public about a new crypto scam where… дальше »
2023-8-7 05:23 | |
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Why Uwerx (WERX) Can Never Be an Exit Scam
Cryptos, where they offer the chance for larger-than-life legitimate profits, also attract scammers and fraudsters. Early investors take risks by jumping into different crypto launches in hopes of massive gains but also run the risk of finding their money siphoned away with sophisticated backdoors designed into the smart contracts and platforms. дальше »
2023-8-1 12:00 | |
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UK Court Slaps Crypto Scammers With Over 6-Year Prison Sentence
A United Kingdom court has handed down sentences to two crypto fraudsters who were found guilty of luring potential investors with attractive promises of high returns and subsequently defrauding them of their funds. дальше »
2023-7-30 06:50 | |
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UK Court Sentences Crypto Fraudsters to More Than Six Years in Prison
London police announce tough sentences for a pair who lured investors with promises of big returns on a nonexistent cryptocurrency. The post UK Court Sentences Crypto Fraudsters to More Than Six Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-29 22:37 | |
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‘Get a Horse!’: What Crypto Can Learn From Early Automakers' Struggle for Acceptance
Automotive pioneers were surrounded by fraudsters, hated by banks and attacked by trolls. Sound familiar? дальше »
2023-7-20 19:38 | |
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Fraudsters Hack Aptos Foundation Twitter To Push Fake Airdrop Scam
The Aptos Foundation’s official Twitter account was compromised recently by scammers. According to a warning tweet by Aptos Labs, the hackers took control of the @Aptos_Network account on Twitter, using it to spread misinformation about a fake APT airdrop. дальше »
2023-7-9 22:19 | |
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Belarus Looks to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto Transactions to Reduce Fraud
The east European country is working on legislation to make it harder for fraudsters to get their hands on the proceeds of crime. дальше »
2023-7-4 18:14 | |
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Crypto Scammers Rake in Almost $1 Million by Seizing Control of Over 8 Influential Twitter Accounts
igh-Profile Crypto Twitter Accounts Exploited: Scammers Amass Nearly $1 Million in Ill-Gotten Gains In a series of targeted attacks, fraudsters have successfully compromised the Twitter accounts of influential individuals in the cryptocurrency industry, leading to the theft of close to $1 million in digital assets. дальше »
2023-6-12 21:49 | |
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Community warned of fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in сrypto Twitter
A disturbing trend has emerged recently, as swindlers have confiscated at least eight Twitter accounts associated with cryptocurrencies. The syndicate has obtained approximately $700,000 by employing intricate phishing maneuvers via compromised accounts. дальше »
2023-6-9 15:26 | |
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FTX Warns Its Customers About Scammers Offering Return Of Their Lost Funds
Bad actors are attracted to the blockchain space due to its anonymous nature; these individuals seek to scam and steal funds from investors. This time, a group of fraudsters targets the already embattled investors of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. дальше »
2023-2-4 01:00 | |
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EU authorities coming after cross-border crypto fraudsters
Since July 2022, European government agencies have coordinated a worldwide law enforcement operation with cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and corporations to fight cross-border crypto scams. Regarding this, the research found a criminal call center network. дальше »
2023-1-16 16:48 | |
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CZ calls Bankman-Fried ‘one of the greatest fraudsters in history’
In response to accusations over the FTX collapse, Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao shifted all the blame to the management, calling Sam Bankman-Fried a “fraudster” and “master manipulator” Bankman-Fried is a ‘master manipulator’ Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, has come out… дальше »
2022-12-7 20:25 | |
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Australians warned not to use any cryptocurrency paper wallets
The NSW Police force has urged Australians not to use any cryptocurrency paper wallets they come across. The body has warned that fraudsters use those bitcoin paper wallets to access customer credentials and steal from them. дальше »
2022-11-24 12:15 | |
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CertiK: crypto fraudsters using black-market IDs
CertiK analysis reveal that cryptocurrency hackers used the black-market IDs to evade detection. The analysis also reveals lack of proper staff training and equipment leads to these hacks as well as hackers being part of projects which they later hack. дальше »
2022-11-18 12:25 | |
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Californian Fraudsters Jailed for Embezzling Investors in Crypto Scam
Two crypto fraudsters have been jailed for masterminding a digital asset investment scam that saw more than 2,000 investors lose $1.9 million. The post Californian Fraudsters Jailed for Embezzling Investors in Crypto Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-8-2 18:30 | |
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