Crypto Scammers Stole $3.5 Billion From Investors In 2022 – Report

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Scam Alert: Midnight Cardano Sidechain Honeypot Steals Users' Funds

Cardano was relatively safe space compared to other networks, but scammers are slowly getting to it дальше »

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Microsoft Warns of Scammers Targeting Crypto Startups With ‘Weaponized’ Excel Files

The security team of Microsoft has uncovered threat actors targeting crypto startups and claims Telegram chat is being used to gain access and trust of other firms. The post Microsoft Warns of Scammers Targeting Crypto Startups With ‘Weaponized’ Excel Files appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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No, Metallica Are Not Giving Away Bitcoin and Ethereum

The legendary heavy metal band has issued a scam alert about cryptocurrency scammers who are promoting fake giveaways дальше »

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Early Bitcoin Pioneer Ian Freeman Goes to Trial in New Hampshire

CONCORD, New Hampshire — Federal prosecutors say early bitcoin pioneer and Libertarian activist Ian Freeman and a group of his associates helped scammers and other criminals launder more than $10 million using bitcoin through a network of bitcoin vending machines and in-person and virtual cash-for-bitcoin trades from 2016 until their arrests in 2021. дальше »

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Unusual Scam: Malefactors Airdrop Tokens of Defunct Project

Even fact that Solana's DEX Serum ceased operating didn't stop Twitter scammers from launching another 'airdrop' campaign дальше »

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MetaMask Scandal Triggered Old-fashioned Scam: Alert

As crypto Twitter discusses recent update to MetaMask privacy policy, scammers yet again impersonate its support department дальше »

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Polkadot incentivizes its community to fight scams

Polkadot’s protocol that connects blockchains becomes the first to dedicate a centralized Anti-Scam team to campaign against scammers in its ecosystem. Polkadot sets up its community as an army against scam On Thursday, 24th of November, Polkadot announced on its… дальше »

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Scam Alert: Circle Warns About Phishing Campaign

Scammers are trying to trick USD Coin (USDC) users into transferring their tokens to malicious addresses дальше »

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Crypto Scammers Can Use ‘Professional KYC Actors’ to Avoid Getting Caught

CertiK, a blockchain security expert, unveiled a group of KYC actors for hire that rogue developers can use to scam crypto communities. The post Crypto Scammers Can Use ‘Professional KYC Actors’ to Avoid Getting Caught appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Scam Alert: FTX Impersonators Launched "Compensation Program"

Scammers from Twitter have already found way to lure gullible holders of FTT tokens дальше »

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Scammers hit again, duping crypto users through fake Binance app

Scammers have used a fake Binance Website and App to defraud crypto users of about $12,500 worth of crypto. Scammers launch fake Binance app, defraud unsuspecting victims On October 24, a twitter user reached out to SlowMist asking for help… дальше »

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Valorant Account Hacked to Promote Elon Musk Bitcoin Scam

YouTube is struggling to deal with cryptocurrency scammers who routinely hijack verified profiles дальше »

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Ethereum: Scammers made millions, thanks to the word 'Merge'

It has been a little over seven weeks since Ethereum made the landmark transition from its energy-intensive proof-of-work consensus protocol to the environment-friendly proof-of-stake consensus mechanThe post Ethereum: Scammers made millions, thanks to the word 'Merge' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum Merge Had ‘All the Ingredients of a Scammer’s Dream,’ Chainalysis Exec Says

Eric Jardin, cybercrime research lead at blockchain firm Chainalysis, discusses how scammers were able to capitalize on the second biggest blockchain’s transition and how $2 million in Ether was swindled from the blockchain’s ecosystem. дальше »

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Over 95% of tokens launched on Uniswap are scams – Research

About 97% of the crypto projects launched on Uniswap are rug pulls, according to a recent study titled “Do Not Rug On Me: Zero-Dimensional Scam Detection .” The study undertaken by  Bruno Mazorra, Victor Adan, and Vanesa Daza suggests that the simplicity of Uniswap and its lack of regulation makes it easy for scammers to list […] The post Over 95% of tokens launched on Uniswap are scams – Research appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Scam Alert: SHIB and DOGE on Cardano Might Be Honeypots

Shiba Inu and Dogecoin are gaining some popularity on market, which attracts scammers from all existing networks дальше »

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Gate.io users at risk as scammers fake giveaway on hacked Twitter account

The fake website is actively promoting a fake giveaway of 500,000 USDT while asking users to connect their wallets (such as MetaMask) to claim the rewards. дальше »

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Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT’s Efforts Lead to Prosecution of Alleged Bored Ape NFT Scammers

The phishing scam, where people were defrauded out of NFTs worth millions of dollars, was brought to light in August. дальше »

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French police use Crypto Twitter sleuth’s research to catch scammers

The alleged fraudsters built a BAYC and MAYC NFT-focused website that masqueraded as a service to animate the apes but instead phished victims’ details to steal their NFTs. дальше »

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Crypto Scammers Target Spice Girl Mel B

The pop star has already contacted the policy after her family and friends became the targets of crypto scammers дальше »

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Crypto ATMs emerging as popular method for crypto scam payments: FBI

The FBI says alongside regular methods of payment such as wire transfers and prepaid cards, crypto ATMs are also becoming a prominent tool for crypto investment scammers. дальше »

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XRP Scammers Hijack Account of Famous Spanish Musician

Scammers continue to hack popular Twitter accounts in order to impersonate Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse дальше »

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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 »

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Scam Alert: Elon Musk Crypto Sham Promoted by Compromised Account of Utah Representative

Cryptocurrency scammers have taken over account of Utah State Representative Mike Winder in order to promote sham with Elon Musk дальше »

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Hackers Breached Twitter Account Of Oman’s Indian Embassy To Push XRP Scam

Hackers keep trying new ways to loot money in crypto and fiat. This time, scammers hacked a Twitter account of the Indian Embassy in Oman to promote an XRP scam that requires users to click on a phishing link. дальше »

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Ethereum Scammers and Impersonators Out in Full Force Ahead of The Merge

In the hours before The Merge takes place, scammers have come out in full force, attempting to steal Ethereum from users. The post Ethereum Scammers and Impersonators Out in Full Force Ahead of The Merge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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NFT watchdog Rug Pull Finder gets its own NFT giveaway exploited

Rug Pull Finder’s NFT contract was abused, allowing two scammers to mint 450 NFTs instead of one per wallet.

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Metaverse Scammers Have a Bridge to Sell You. This Alabama Regulator Is Fighting Back

The Alabama regulatory agency is struggling to identify suspects in virtual real estate scams, but that hasn’t stopped them from trying to warn people about the dangers of the metaverse. дальше »

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NFT Security Startup Tokenproof Raises $5M to Keep JPEGs Safe From Scammers

“A lot of people talk about the utility of NFTs, but there hasn't been the rails for the infrastructure to be able to unlock that utility in the real world,” Alfonso Olvera, CEO of Tokenproof told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Scammers Now Prefer Crypto Over Credit Cards

Crypto scams have replaced credit card scams in Australia due to the rising popularity of digital assets дальше »

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Scammers Stole More Than $100M Worth of NFTs in Last Year

Thieves stole non-fungible tokens (NFTs) worth over $100 million between July 2021 and July 2022, according to a report by blockchain research firm Elliptic.  The post Scammers Stole More Than $100M Worth of NFTs in Last Year appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Мошенники попытались выманить средства у криптопроектов от имени Binance

Группа хакеров выдала себя за CCO Binance Патрика Хиллманна в серии видеозвонков с представителями криптовалютных проектов, которым пообещала за вознаграждение содействовать в листинге на бирже. We’ve been seeing more scammers pretending to be Binance employees & executives online. дальше »

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Web3 Scam Protection Startup, Delenium, Finds 400% More Phishing Websites than Industry Leaders

Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Web3 isn’t safe. In 2021, crypto scammers stole $14 billion dollars (cnb.cx/3K8GFZe) from unsuspecting users. A solution must be... дальше »

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8 sneaky crypto scams on Twitter right now

A 19-part thread outlines the sophisticated strategies scammers are using to part crypto users from their funds.

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What Are The Ethics Of Sharing Scammers’ Real Names?

It is up to the Bitcoin community to self-police by any means necessary, even if that means doxxing scammers and sharing their names with the world. дальше »

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Porn Download Cost ‘World’s Most Hated Executive’ $450,000 In Crypto

Porn downloads always carry with them some kind of danger or, in the case of this notorious former hedge fund manager – tons of money. Martin Shkreli, one of the most reviled scammers of the 2010s, claimed that the enormous collapse of a cryptocurrency named after him was caused by a hack originating from an attempt […] дальше »

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Solana wallet fires up the grill to burn spam NFTs out of existence

The Phantom wallet app has launched a new Burn Token feature, allowing users to remove spam NFTs sent by scammers.

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Coinbase will 'briefly pause' ETH and ERC-20 token deposits and withdrawals during Ethereum Merge

The crypto exchange also warned users against scammers offering ETH2 tokens, saying users did not need to take additional action to receive staked ETH prior to the Merge. дальше »

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Aurora Labs exec details ‘fascinating and devious’ crypto scam he almost fell for

A sharp-eyed escrow agent and a screenshot saved Aurora Labs’ head of product Matt Henderson from losing his tokens to scammers.

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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Says You Should Call Out Scammers

Forsage, which has been criticized by Buterin previously, has been described as textbook Ponzi scheme by SEC дальше »

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The rise of fake cryptocurrency apps and how to avoid them

Scammers are using fake crypto apps to steal funds from investors. Some malicious apps find their way into official app stores. дальше »

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Now That Bitcoin Is Considered Property In The UK, Reclaiming Ransomed Assets Sent To Exchanges Is Much Easier

While bitcoin itself is difficult to confiscate or censor, U.K. courts have labeled bitcoin as property which aids in recovery when scammers try to cash out. дальше »

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Premint Hacked: Over 300 NFTs stolen and sold for 400k

On Sunday, Premint users were the targets of a hack, in which 400k in Ethereum was accumulated from the sale of 300 stolen NFTs. Multiple users fell for the scam. The hack is amongst the biggest hacks, in the busiest quarter, of the busiest year for crypto scammers. дальше »

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XUMM Support warned of a new scam trick

On Twitter, XUMM Support warned of a new scam trick. On Twitter, XUMM Support recently warned of a new scam trick. The following was stated: Scammers are currently sending emails claiming to be Ripple; “Distributing 500M XRP amongst XPRL holders”... дальше »

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The Saudis hits number 1 on OpenSea as bots claim free mint, scammers attack Discord

A new free mint NFT project called The Saudis has reached the number 1 spot on OpenSea on launch day, hitting 4,774 ETH within the first 24 hours. The post The Saudis hits number 1 on OpenSea as bots claim free mint, scammers attack Discord appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto Scammers Target British Army Twitter and YouTube Accounts

Hackers are going all-in in their quests to draw attention to their preferred crypto projects. The latest antic is a hack of the British Army’s Twitter and YouTube accounts to promote non-fungible token (NFT) projects. дальше »

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British Army’s social media accounts hacked by crypto scammers

Hackers had access to multiple official social media accounts of the British Army for nearly four hours, when they posted crypto phishing links and scams. дальше »

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Crypto Crime: North Korea is the Country Most Infested With Scammers

Crypto crime in North Korea hits the top of the charts. Finally, they win at something. Yay! The post Crypto Crime: North Korea is the Country Most Infested With Scammers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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How to Protect Yourself and Community From Common Crypto Scams

The crypto industry is a perfect way to boost finances and build an outstanding investment portfolio but is also a pool full of scammers. The FTC report shows how business imposters are capitalizing on the crypto craze. дальше »

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