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Swipe Right For Scams? Canadian Authorities Warn Of Rising Crypto Frauds On Dating Apps
As summer heats up, so does the activity of crypto scammers on Canadian dating apps and websites. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has reported a troubling rise in romance and investment scams, also known as ‘pig butchering’ targeting individuals on dating platforms, involving sophisticated schemes that leverage cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2024-5-30 03:00 | |
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Crypto exchanges launch anti-scam coalition in partnership with tech giants
Coinbase has formed a coalition with industry giants from across the tech sector to combine resources and expertise to tackle the growing issue of online fraud and financial schemes. The “Tech Against Scams” coalition includes industry giants like Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini, and the Global Anti-Scam Organization (GASO). дальше »
2024-5-23 00:45 | |
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The Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Paradox
Detractors claim Bitcoin to be a Ponzi scheme. A history of such schemes shows this to be untrue. Yet, paradoxically, Bitcoin is being used to perpetuate the largest Ponzi scheme in history. The second report in the "FUD Fighters" series powered by HIVE Digital Technologies LTD. дальше »
2024-5-19 00:12 | |
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UK Crypto Advice Firm Shut Down After
The UK government’s Insolvency Service has shut down a crypto advisory firm for accounting negligence and the loss of investors’ money. The firm seemingly claimed to help users with investments while promoting crypto schemes that resulted in millions lost. дальше »
2024-5-15 06:00 | |
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NFT Trader loses $145k worth of BAYC to phishing attack
An NFT trader recently lost over $145,000 worth of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collectibles to a phishing attack amid the growing rate of scam schemes that have plagued the cryptocurrencyo scene. On-chain security platform PeckShield brought attention to the… дальше »
2024-5-9 12:21 | |
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Chainalysis: Ransomware payments down 50% in 2023
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis says ransomware attacks involving payments decreased by 46% in 2023. As the ransomware market becomes increasingly saturated with new schemes due to lower barriers-to-entry, executing profitable attacks involving crypto payments has become a challenging thing, according… дальше »
2024-5-6 15:01 | |
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Trader loses over $674K to phishing scam
An unidentified market participant unfortunately fell victim to a phishing scam, leading to a significant loss of over $674,000 in USDC amid the escalating prevalence of these deceptive schemes. Blockchain security platform PeckShield identified the incident in a recent post… дальше »
2024-3-7 12:52 | |
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Russian Central Bank: nearly half of all financial scams in Russia last year involved crypto
The Central Bank of Russia has disclosed that nearly half of the financial fraud schemes within the country in the previous year leveraged cryptocurrency and foreign currencies for payments. Notably, the central bank made this disclosure in a report detailing… дальше »
2024-2-14 12:36 | |
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This Crypto Exchange CEO Just Got Served a 7-Year Prison Sentence
Allegations against Bitsonic's CEO include disguising the exchange's operations while profiting from users and manipulating token prices, while the CTO faces charges for interfering with trading operations to benefit the CEO's schemes. дальше »
2024-2-7 10:30 | |
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FTX Fraud: Mercedes F1 Team And Major League Baseball Indicted In New Lawsuit
In addition to a long list of court filings, FTX investors have filed a new lawsuit against the Mercedes F1 team and Major League Baseball, accusing them of aiding the exchange’s fraud schemes by promoting the exchange’s brand and logo. дальше »
2023-11-29 23:00 | |
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Crypto phishing kit Inferno Drainer shuts down after enabling over $80M in scams
Inferno Drainer, a crypto wallet-draining kit known for its widespread involvement in cryptocurrency scams, announced on Nov. 27 that it is shutting down its operations. The kit has been responsible for phishing schemes that resulted in the theft of over $80 million in cryptocurrencies, with thousands of victims. дальше »
2023-11-28 20:45 | |
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The Demise Of Inferno Drainer: Accomplice In $70 Million Fraud Uncovered
Thefts involving cryptocurrencies are frequent on decentralized finance (DeFi) systems and NFT initiatives. An investigation into a recent instance revealed that Inferno Drainer, a full-fledged scam service provider, assisted multi-chain schemes in exchange for a share of the stolen assets. дальше »
2023-11-27 11:40 | |
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Texas, Alabama securities regulators allege fraud against GS Partners in multiple crypto schemes
Securities regulators in Texas and Alabama have accused a group of companies tied to a metaverse real estate project of fraudulently raising millions from investors. The Texas State Securities Board last week issued an emergency cease and desist order against GS Partners, Swiss Valorem Bank, and several related entities controlled by Josip Heit. дальше »
2023-11-17 00:55 | |
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California, Texas Among States Accusing GS Partners of Misleading Crypto Investors
Multiple U.S. states have ordered GS Partners to halt operations, accusing the company of defrauding investors in a number of crypto schemes, including tokenized pieces of a Dubai skyscraper and stakes of metaverse property. дальше »
2023-11-17 00:50 | |
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns of deepfake scams targeting the XRP community
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, expressed concern over the surge in deepfake videos impersonating him to promote fraudulent schemes and false giveaways. In a Nov. 13 post on social media platform X, Garlinghouse pointed out an “uptick in deepfake scam videos overlaying new words with old video footage from Ripple’s events” on YouTube. дальше »
2023-11-14 16:40 | |
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Countdown to Chaos: Ethereum Insider To Expose ETH Founders’ Fraud In Weeks
Ethereum insider, Steven Nerayoff has vowed to expose alleged fraud schemes which he claims are operating within the Ethereum network. As a result, the crypto community is keeping a close watch and Neyaroff has promised to reveal proof of his accusations in the coming weeks. дальше »
2023-11-10 01:00 | |
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CFTC paid almost $16m to crypto whistleblowers in 2023
In 2023, the majority of CFTC’s whistleblower awards involved crypto fraud schemes, said Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner of the regulator. As the crypto market remains the top spot for malicious actors and hackers, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission… дальше »
2023-11-1 13:20 | |
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Crypto industry observing unprecedented fraud scenarios
According to a recent Sumsub report, 2023 has been marked by increasing professionalization in fraud tactics, with 77% of crypto companies reportedly observing new patterns and schemes. дальше »
2023-10-30 01:40 | |
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Binance CEO Accused Of Fraudulent Practices In Brazilian Crypto Scam Probe
In a recent development, a Brazilian congressional committee has recommended the indictment of Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and three other Binance executives following an extensive investigation into financial pyramid schemes in Brazil. дальше »
2023-10-12 04:00 | |
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Binance CEO and executives face possible indictment in Brazil
The CEO of Binance and three local executives are facing the risk of indictment in Brazil for alleged financial crimes. A congressional committee that investigated crypto-related pyramid schemes in the country has recommended that law enforcement authorities indict Changpeng Zhao,… дальше »
2023-10-11 12:20 | |
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SBF trial day 5: “I’m gonna be a POTUS one day”, Caroline Ellison quotes FTX’s founder
Week 2 of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial in New York continued after premiere witness accounts from SBF’s inner circle as federal prosecutors pointed the jury to alleged fraudulent schemes masterminded by the FTX founder himself. дальше »
2023-10-11 01:53 | |
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Allegations of running pump and dump schemes surface against former head of OpenSea Ventures
Grave allegations of involvement in pump and dump schemes are gathering steam against the former head of OpenSea Ventures, Kevin Pawlak. According to NFT Ethics, a non-fungible token (NFT) related investigative news account on X, Pawlak has masterminded or been involved in “various very dubious business dealings” as well as pump and dump schemes. дальше »
2023-10-9 00:28 | |
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Friend.Tech Faces Early Scams as Users Report Thefts, Here’s the Amount of Stolen Ethereum
The recently launched social crypto platform Friend. tech is encountering early scams and hacks, according to user reports. Multiple victims have come forward, detailing phishing schemes and SIM swap attacks targeting Friend accounts. дальше »
2023-10-4 17:30 | |
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Analyst Reveals Uncomfortable Truth About Majority of Crypto Projects: They Are Created to Enrich Founders
The cryptocurrency sphere is abuzz with worries, particularly surrounding the actions of Optimism and Arbitrum in “treasury management. ” These entities are making significant, unilateral decisions, leading many to question whether the majority of crypto projects are genuinely valuable or merely schemes designed to enrich the founders. дальше »
2023-9-22 21:15 | |
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Crypto scam targets law personnel; SEC charges accused
The officer faced charges of allegedly orchestrating fraudulent crypto schemes and misleading investors. The accused allegedly incurred substantial losses and misappropriated a significant portThe post Crypto scam targets law personnel; SEC charges accused appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-24 12:30 | |
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RocketSwap hack leads to LoveRCKT memecoin surge
Attackers exploit vulnerabilities to execute sophisticated asset theft and memecoin schemes. Consecutive breaches within the Base network underscore the urgency of bolstering security protocolsThe post RocketSwap hack leads to LoveRCKT memecoin surge appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-16 13:00 | |
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Twitter Scam Infestation: How AI Tracked 95,000 Crypto ‘Free Giveaway’ Schemes
Crypto and Twitter scams have met their digital match as a team of researchers hailing from San Diego State University in California unveils an ingenious artificial intelligence (AI) tool. Crafted with precision, this innovative system, which they call GiveawayScamHunter, is capable of ferreting out, monitoring, and laying bare the intricate web of free cryptocurrency giveaway […] дальше »
2023-8-12 13:55 | |
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NFT thefts decline as FBI exposes new developer impersonation scams
The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that criminals were posing as Non-Fungible Token (NFT) developers in financial fraud schemes despite the declining number of NFT crimes and token thefts. дальше »
2023-8-9 13:10 | |
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Crackdown On Crypto And AI Fraud: China’s Aggressive Measures Revealed
Amid an increase in illicit activities driven by cutting-edge techniques, China’s crackdown on emerging technologies persists, with a primary focus on combating schemes that exploit crypto and artificial intelligence (AI). дальше »
2023-8-7 17:00 | |
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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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SENATOR Taps Ardor Blockchain To Establish Modern Urban Planning Policies
SENATOR is a European project leveraging blockchain technology for urban planning policies to sustainable and secure last-mile operations, with the help of four distinct governance schemes, major urban issues can be tackled through decentralization and transparency. дальше »
2023-7-20 21:27 | |
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Beware of scams exploiting Ripple’s success, CTO David Schwartz warns
Ripple (XRP) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz has warned of fraudulent schemes seeking to exploit the recent success of the crypto payment company to spread phishing links of fake airdrops. дальше »
2023-7-14 16:15 | |
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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $30.5K at the End of a Quiet, Long Weekend
PLUS: Dismissing the very real prevalence of Ponzi schemes in GameFi isn't a good look for Web 3. дальше »
2023-7-5 04:55 | |
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Money Lost To Crypto Ponzi Schemes In 2022 Surpasses Hacks And Exploits
According to a new report by TRM, more money was lost to cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes and scams throughout 2022 than to hacks and exploits. In the past year, crypto investors were scammed through various Ponzi schemes to the tune of at least $7. дальше »
2023-6-29 01:00 | |
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Binance Brazil is being investigated for suspected pyramid schemes
Binance has been under fire from regulators in the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, and now Brazil. Binance. US and its legal team have, however, alleged that the SEC issued misleading statements in the lawsuit. дальше »
2023-6-23 18:50 | |
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Top 4 Ways to Spot Potential Rugpull Crypto Projects and Steer Clear
The world of cryptocurrency offers immense opportunities for investors and enthusiasts. However, it also attracts its fair share of fraudulent schemes and projects aiming to deceive unsuspecting individuals. дальше »
2023-6-14 10:30 | |
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