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Australia hit by new crypto scam tactic: criminals file fake reports to mimic police
They impersonate police officers and reference official government websites. Victims are falsely told they are involved in crypto-related investigations. The AFP warns that real officers will never ask for access to wallets or accounts. дальше »
2025-11-13 15:15 | |
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Trezor issues security alert after contact form exploit used in phishing scam
Crypto hardware wallet provider Trezor has issued a security caution to its users, warning of a new tactic being used by malicious actors to impersonate the company and phish for sensitive information. In a post on June 23 via social… дальше »
2025-6-23 16:01 | |
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Crypto exchange Deribit warns against job scams using fake recruiter profiles
Crypto options exchange Deribit has issued a scam alert, cautioning against fake recruiters using LinkedIn to target job seekers. Cryptocurrency exchange Deribit has raised concerns about a growing scam in which fraudsters impersonate recruiters to deceive job seekers, particularly targeting… дальше »
2025-3-19 12:44 | |
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SEC charges 3 people in $2.9m Bitcoin scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin. According to the SEC, the individuals used fake websites, social media, and voice-altering software to impersonate legitimate financial professionals, targeting at… дальше »
2024-12-11 22:04 | |
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North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto
North Korean hackers have stolen billions in cryptocurrency and sensitive corporate data by impersonating venture capitalists, recruiters, and remote IT workers. Researchers made the revelations during Cyberwarcon, an annual cybersecurity conference, on Nov. дальше »
2024-12-1 23:46 | |
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Crypto scammers impersonate Sony-backed Soneium blockchain to drain wallets
Crypto scammers are using fake Google ads to target Soneium blockchain users in a new phishing attack. дальше »
2024-10-23 16:35 | |
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Scammers drain $1.7m claiming to be Coinbase employees
A new scam saw bad actors impersonate Coinbase employees to dupe users out of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency assets. Tegan Kline, the co-founder of Edge & Node, has warned of this new attack where his “good friend” lost… дальше »
2024-7-8 11:19 | |
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Law firm impersonators target crypto scam victims, FBI alarms
The FBI has issued a public warning that fraudsters posing as lawyers are contacting crypto scam victims, promising to help recover their lost funds. Bad actors may be using social media and other messaging platforms to impersonate law firms, contacting… дальше »
2024-6-26 11:57 | |
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Artificial intelligence can add new dimension to crypto crimes, Elliptic says
AI can bring a new dimension to the crypto crime problem by allowing scammers to more easily impersonate celebrities, blockchain intel firm Elliptic says. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the global economy, but it also poses significant… дальше »
2024-6-7 13:04 | |
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FBI alarms crypto victims as scammers impersonate venture capital executives on Telegram
Malicious actors have started targeting crypto victims on Telegram, luring them to believe they’re dealing with venture capital investors. Crypto scammers are distributing a malicious software impersonating legitimate venture capital (VC) investors on Telegram. In an X post on Monday,… дальше »
2023-12-4 11:44 | |
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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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DPRK hackers impersonate South Korean officials to steal crypto
According to South Korea’s National Police Agency, the hackers stole the information of 1,468 victims between March and October 2023. North Korean hackers are now trying to lure victims by pretending to be South Korean officials and journalists in a… дальше »
2023-11-22 15:07 | |
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FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Developers
FBI warns of NFT scams as criminals impersonate developers. Tips to protect yourself from phishing schemes targeting crypto wallets and NFTs. Stay cautious! The post FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Developers appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2023-8-7 05:21 | |
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FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Develop
FBI warns of NFT scams as criminals impersonate developers. Tips to protect yourself from phishing schemes targeting crypto wallets and NFTs. Stay cautious! The post FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Develop appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2023-8-7 05:21 | |
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Crypto Thief Busted: DOJ Files Charges Against 25-Year-Old For OpenSea NFT Heist
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 10 the unsealing of a four-count indictment against Soufiane Oulahyane for a scheme to impersonate the OpenSea marketplace to obtain unauthorized access to cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). дальше »
2023-7-12 05:00 | |
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Canadian teens impersonate Coinbase support, stealing over $4m in crypto
Two teenagers from Canada have been apprehended and charged in connection with a cryptocurrency theft amounting to $4. 2 million. According to reports on July 4, the accused individuals posed as Coinbase support. дальше »
2023-7-5 14:12 | |
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Fraudsters Impersonate a US Federal Agency by Sending Emails Asking for Bitcoin Wallet Keys
U. S. consumers have been receiving fake emails that attempt to impersonate a federal regulatory agency which has raised alarms among crypto community members. The U. S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) warned that such bogus messages ask people for their bitcoin wallet keys. дальше »
2021-5-22 11:30 | |
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Scammers Impersonate Australian Entrepreneur in Fake Crypto Scam
Scammers have been using an Australian man’s identity to advertise fake crypto promotions to specific members of the local aviation industry. The target? Dick Smith, a 76-year old aviator, and political activist. дальше »
2020-10-10 23:02 | |
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Google Profits off Impersonations of Banned Cryptocurrency Celebs and Companies
Cryptocurrency companies are banned on Google but the platform is allowing phishing sites to impersonate them. London-based bitcoin exchange Coin Corner showed that a fraudulent site mimicking it is allowed on Google’s advertising platform though its own evidence-backed appeals of legitimacy to Google Ads have been constantly ignored. дальше »
2020-5-1 14:50 | |
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Scammers Impersonate World Health Organization to Steal BTC COVID-19 Donations
Online scammers are now impersonating the World Health Organization to get Bitcoin donations for its COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
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Crypto Community Warns Of A Fake Charlie Lee YouTube Interview Scam, Promising To 10x Your Litecoin
A new crypto scam has appeared and this time it does not involve Elon Musk nor any Nigerian Prince. Jon Moore, known as the CEO of Tech Support, and the Litecoin Foundation’s John Kim have recently found a scam in which the criminals try to impersonate the founder of Litecoin, Charlie Lee. This is a […] дальше »
2019-11-15 01:23 | |
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Bitcoin fraudsters impersonate Canadian police to steal over $18,000
Police in Canada have issued warnings about a Bitcoin scam after two citizens reportedly lost $18,764. 50 (CAD $25,000) to criminals posing as police officers. As usual, the criminals told victims that their personal banking details, social insurance number, and other information had been used in a major fraud case or money laundering case. дальше »
2019-10-3 11:28 | |
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Bitcoin scammers impersonate Buckingham palace in attempted Brexit ruse
Just when you thought Bitcoin scammers couldn’t stoop any lower, they’ve now taken to impersonating Buckingham Palace. The fraudsters have reportedly sent letters requesting donations to save the UK economy – because people would totally fall for that, right? The letters, dated September 16, claim this is the second time the Queen has reached out to a “certain number of people to save Great Britain’s economy” because “Brexit will happen quite quickly” – if only it were that easy! For those of you unfamiliar with British politics, Brexit refers to the UK’s impending divorce from the European Union (EU). дальше »
2019-9-30 14:13 | |
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Bitcoin scammers are already impersonating Bakkt just days after its launch
Cryptocurrency giveaway scams are nothing new. Fraudsters have been known in the past to impersonate the likes of Elon Musk or Vitalik Buterin to con unwitting victims. And now, just days after its launch, we are seeing crypto con artists impersonate Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt. дальше »
2019-9-26 10:43 | |
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Fraudsters deepfake CEO’s voice to trick manager into transferring $243,000
It’s already getting tough to discern real text from fake, genuine video from deepfake. Now, it appears that use of fake voice tech is on the rise too. That’s according to the Wall Street Journal, which reported a case of voice fraud — aka vishing (short for “voice phishing”) — that cost a company $243,000. дальше »
2019-9-2 14:24 | |
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TikTok has been flooded by scammers promoting adult sites
TikTok has been inundated by a slew of scammers seeking to take advantage of its quickly growing userbase, which surpassed 1 billion downloads in February 2019. Security firm Tenable has discovered scammers are leveraging old tactics to get users to sign up for adult services, impersonate popular social media personalities, and artificially boost likes and follower counts. дальше »
2019-8-14 18:04 | |
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TikTok is flooded by scammers promoting adult sites
TikTok has been inundated by a slew of scammers seeking to take advantage of its quickly growing userbase, which surpassed 1 billion downloads in February 2019. Security firm Tenable has discovered scammers are leveraging old tactics to get users to sign up for adult services, impersonate popular social media personalities, and artificially boost likes and follower counts. дальше »
2019-8-14 18:04 | |
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Fraudsters Impersonate United Kingdom’s FCA in Bitcoin Email Scam
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the top financial watchdog of the United Kingdom, has warned crypto enthusiasts of a scam email that has been impersonating it in a bid to lure unsuspecting investors into investing in a fake bitcoin (BTC) investment scheme, reports FT Adviser on July 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-24 09:00 | |
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Is Being Targeted By Crypto Scam Email Campaign
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), an important regulator from the United Kingdom, has recently been impersonated by an online scammer via an email campaign. According to local reports, the emails, which are from a new crypto scam, impersonate the British regulator in order to offer a chance to get money via cryptos. The email uses […] дальше »
2019-7-24 23:14 | |
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