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US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3.6 million worth of Bitcoin
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that the law enforcement authorities have captured a married couple linked to the Bitfinex crypto exchange hack incident in 2016. The married couple, Ilya Lichtenstein, 34, and his Wife Heather Morgan 31 were arrested by US law enforcement and are accused of allegedly trying to launder Bitcoin funds […] The post US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3. дальше »
2022-2-9 14:19
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US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that the law enforcement authorities have captured a married couple linked to the Bitfinex crypto exchange hack incident in 2016. The post US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3. дальше »
2022-2-10 14:19
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Over $6 billion has been lost to just two crypto scams
Scams were among the leading causes of cryptocurrency deaths, accounting for over 500 doomed coins so far. The post Over $6 billion has been lost to just two crypto scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-2-9 09:00
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Scam alert! Binance CEO warns users of massive SMS phishing scam
The scam involves sending users a text message with a link to cancel withdrawals, leading users to a fake website designed to harvest their login credentials. дальше »
2022-2-5 17:00
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Money laundering 0.05% of all crypto transactions in 2021: Chainalysis report
Every year since 2017, blockchain analysis company Chainalysis publishes a report focusing on money laundering and illicit transactions going through the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The post Money laundering 0. дальше »
2022-1-27 21:00
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Watch out investors! These crypto projects have rug pull potential
In a series of tweets, the leading blockchain security and data analytics company, PeckShield, has revealed that up to 50 crypto projects domiciled on the Binance Smart Chain could be rug pulled. The post Watch out investors! These crypto projects have rug pull potential appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-1-18 02:00
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Footprint Analytics: Over 600 Projects Got REKT in 2021, $2.2B Lost | Annual Report 2021
In the crypto world, there are 4 main ways you can get REKT (“experience significant financial loss due to shady malfeasance”—in crypto terms). The post Footprint Analytics: Over 600 Projects Got REKT in 2021, $2. дальше »
2022-1-14 23:00
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Frosties NFT investors rug pulled, loses over $1 million
Investors in a non-fungible token (NFT) collection called Frosties, have been scammed for over $1 million after creators of the digital tokens absconded with their funds on January 9th. The post Frosties NFT investors rug pulled, loses over $1 million appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-1-13 12:00
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Pakistan to investigate crypto exchange Binance in an alleged $100 million scam
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has reportedly issued a formal notice to Binance after receiving multiple reports concerning a crypto scam that misled the investors into sending funds from their Binance wallets to unknown third-party wallets. дальше »
2022-1-10 18:00
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Pakistan to investigate Binance for multi-million dollar crypto scam
The federal agency of Pakistan started a criminal investigation after receiving numerous complaints against an ongoing scam that involved misleading investors into sending funds from Binance wallets to unknown third-party wallets. дальше »
2022-1-10 12:16
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The worst influencer and celebrity NFT cash grabs of 2021
The floor prices for Logan and Jake Paul’s NFT collections have dropped a hefty 62% and 98%, respectively, since their all-time highs. дальше »
2022-1-6 17:46
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Crypto community shows lack of empathy for victims of MetaMask token scam
Up to 400 people fell victim to a scam involving the yet-to-be-released MetaMask token, resulting in the loss of hundreds of Ethereum. The post Crypto community shows lack of empathy for victims of MetaMask token scam appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-12-31 16:00
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Scam Education – RHY Blockchain Mining (Cloud Mining Scam)
One of the most common scams in cryptocurrency that’s been going on since Bitcoin’s inception is cloud mining scams. Those scams revolve around the scammers setting up a fictitious website offering paid cloud mining services. дальше »
2021-12-8 15:48
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6 things to do if you encounter a crypto scam or fraud
Crypto scams are becoming increasingly hard to spot.
The post 6 things to do if you encounter a crypto scam or fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2021-11-24 04:30
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Shiba Inu team issues scam alert to SHIB investors
The team warned SHIB investors about scammers who are impersonating official accounts and creating fake users.
дальше »2021-11-23 11:14
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How to Identify and Report Cryptocurrency Scams
With crypto going mainstream, there are a lot of scams popping out. While buying certain shitcoins can turn out to be a bad investment, there’s a big difference between a bad investment and an outright scam. дальше »
2021-11-14 02:02
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Binance to track scammers behind Squid Game token that fell 99%
According to Barrons, an intelligence team from Binance is currently auditing the blockchain and is busy collecting relevant data and information that will assist authorities in capturing the perpetrators behind the Squid Game token scam. дальше »
2021-11-4 14:00
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‘Squid Game’ token soars 110,000%, but holders are unable to sell
SQUID, a cryptocurrency token created based on the popular Netflix Korean-language series Squid Games, has seen its value rise by over 200% within the last 24 hours touching to as high as $4.32. The post ‘Squid Game’ token soars 110,000%, but holders are unable to sell appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-11-1 20:00
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4,307% ROI, guaranteed!!! (and other crypto scams to avoid)
The following is a guest post from Josef Moser, co-founder of Cryptoradar.
The post 4,307% ROI, guaranteed!!! (and other crypto scams to avoid) appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2021-9-12 05:00
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MoonPirate responds to accusations it is just another Binance Smart Chain “rug pull”
MoonPirate collapses less than half a year after launching on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), leaving many to question if it was a thinly veiled scam from the start. The post MoonPirate responds to accusations it is just another Binance Smart Chain “rug pull” appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-9-8 07:00
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Hey, hey, hey: SEC sues BitConnect over alleged $2 billion fraud
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has filed an action against BitConnect, its founder, and its top US promoter. The post Hey, hey, hey: SEC sues BitConnect over alleged $2 billion fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-9-4 01:00
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Scammers turn their attention to NFTs as the crypto subsector sees multimillion dollar mania
NFTs have had quite the roller coaster year.
The post Scammers turn their attention to NFTs as the crypto subsector sees multimillion dollar mania appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2021-8-27 07:00
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Australians lost over $25 million to bogus crypto investments: Report
Bitcoin-related investment scams have already exceeded $18.5 million, an increase of 44% compared to the total losses of nearly $12.8 million in 2020. дальше »
2021-8-24 14:03
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Logan Paul called out for promoting alleged crypto scam Dink Doink
Popular YouTuber Logan Paul catches heat for promoting a dubious crypto sh*tcoin known as Dink Doink. The post Logan Paul called out for promoting alleged crypto scam Dink Doink appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-7-13 13:25
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South Koreans lost $5 billion to crypto crimes in the past four years
South Korean police arrested 14 people involved in a cryptocurrency fraud case totaling $3. 5 billion earlier this month, bringing the country’s losses to $5 billion in the last five years, reported the South Korean daily newspaper Hankyoreh on the 26th. дальше »
2021-5-28 19:00
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Ciphertrace Report Shows Crypto Crime Moving to Defi
Ciphertrace, a blockchain analytics company, has announced that crypto-related crimes have moved to the realm of decentralized finance (defi) apps and protocols. Now, the impact these hacks and exploits represent is way bigger than the one classic hacks to centralized exchanges and other scams do, according to their latest “Cryptocurrency Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Report.” […] дальше »
2021-5-15 03:30
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This crypto scammer ended up scamming himself on Pancakeswap
There’s something highly satisfying when karma strikes.
The post This crypto scammer ended up scamming himself on Pancakeswap appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2021-5-1 04:00
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62 detained in Turkey a day after alleged $2 billion crypto ‘exit scam’
Turkish police have detained 62 people across eight provinces in connection to an ongoing investigation into local crypto exchange Thodex going dark, news agency Associated Press reported today. The post 62 detained in Turkey a day after alleged $2 billion crypto ‘exit scam’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-4-24 19:00
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Top 4 NFT scams and how to avoid them
Spend a few minutes in cryptoland on social media and you’re likely to find netizens speaking about celebrities or virtual artists ‘dropping’ their latest works in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT). дальше »
2021-4-5 21:00
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Study Highlights the Most Common NFT Scams Amid the Current Mainstream Hype
As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are becoming a global phenomenon increasingly due to their mainstream adoption, there are also concerns about the surge of related scams. A recent study revealed the most common NFT scams that are spreading on the net. дальше »
2021-4-2 15:30
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New crypto-mining malware targets Call of Duty players
Researchers at major video game publisher Activision have discovered a new malware program that installs hidden cryptocurrency miners on users’ PCs by masquerading as a “trainer” for Call of Duty: Warzone, the company revealed yesterday. дальше »
2021-4-2 08:00
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Dogecoin hasn't always been a 'fun meme coin'
Did you know that Dogecoin used to sponsor a NASCAR driver? Learn some unbelievable stories behind Elon Musk's "favorite" cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-3-1 16:00
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Crypto is booming — here are 5 ways to make sure you don’t get scammed
Crypto is booming.
The post Crypto is booming — here are 5 ways to make sure you don’t get scammed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2021-1-28 15:00
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Fraud Arrest Finally in India’s Pluto Exchange Case
Indian authorities arrested 60 year-old Umesh Verma as he arrived in India. The move settles one of India’s longest-running cases concerning crypto-currency scams. It hearkens back to the 2017 bull run and technological innovation in India. дальше »
2021-1-3 23:15
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Bitcoin Reaches $220,000 on Livecoin; Exit Scam Suspected
During the last couple of days, the price of Bitcoin rose to $220,000 on the Livecoin exchange. Along with Bitcoin’s exaggerated rise, the price of Ethereum rose by 960% to $6500. Though Bitcoin’s Christmas price of $25,000 may have seemed amazing, this appeared too good to be true. дальше »
2020-12-26 18:46
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Roundup of crypto hacks, exploits and heists in 2020
2020 has been the year of DeFi, but not all has gone smoothly with the fledgling financial ecosystem.
дальше »2020-12-27 17:07
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Livecoin exchange goes offline after Bitcoin price reportedly exceeds $320K
Russian crypto exchange Livecoin claims that it has suffered a “carefully planned attack,” but some in the community suspect an exit scam. дальше »
2020-12-25 16:11
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US Man Admits Using Bitcoin to Help Launder $630K From Romance, Lottery Scams
Austin Nedved pleaded guilty to involvement in scams that reaped over $600,000 by targeting the elderly and vulnerable. дальше »
2020-12-18 13:43
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DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather promoted his 2017 ICO; Now, he faces a year behind bars
Robert Farkas will face the lightest felony sentence possible for his role in Centra Tech's 2017 ICO.
дальше »2020-12-16 22:56
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COVID-19 Phishing Scams Explode on the Dark Web
It finally happened: hackers are using promises of Covid-19 vaccines to steal your information. There is a notable increase in alleged dark web vaccine advertisements in the past few days according to published research from Check Point and KnowBe4. дальше »
2020-12-12 21:27
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US DoJ charges tax evading ICO superstar who spent $10m on private yacht
The founder of a high-flying ICO was charged by authorities in the US yesterday on charges of a massive tax evasion scheme. The post US DoJ charges tax evading ICO superstar who spent $10m on private yacht appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-12-10 17:49
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How this scammer “accidentally” sent $200k to Yearn.finance (YFI) founder Andre Cronje
In my time analyzing Ethereum addresses over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an interesting trend: prominent funds such as Polychain Capital and prominent figures such as Andre Cronje, founder of Yearn. дальше »
2020-12-9 02:00
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1.1m XRP stolen in phishing scam on crypto wallet Ledger lookalike
Crypto scams and attacks are on the rise once again as the broader sector breaks out of a nearly three-year-long bear market. The post 1.1m XRP stolen in phishing scam on crypto wallet Ledger lookalike appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-11-9 11:25
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Escalating DeFi scams tarnishing the crypto yield farming market niche
With DeFi scams multiplying by the day, industry stakeholders urge investors to prioritize due diligence before investing in any project. дальше »
2020-10-16 18:00
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YouTube’s sleazy decline into scam promotion
With great influence comes great responsibility. Unfortunately, YouTube seems to ignore it.
дальше »2020-10-15 20:02
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Kate Winslet to act in Hollywood flick showing $4 billion Ethereum scam OneCoin
Kate Winslet is scheduled to star in an upcoming Hollywood movie chronicling the rise and fall of OneCoin, a notorious Ethereum-based Ponzi scheme that raked in $4 billion from victims worldwide. The post Kate Winslet to act in Hollywood flick showing $4 billion Ethereum scam OneCoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-10-12 14:54
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Security, regulation, and knowledge gaps: Bad crypto news of the week
Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast.
дальше »2020-10-4 00:00
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Major banks implicated in the FinCen leak take a beating in the stock market
Banks cleared over $2 trillion in "suspicious" transactions. How did crypto fare in comparison?
дальше »2020-9-23 00:37
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DeFi, celebrities charged and Kiss: Bad crypto news of the week
Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast.
дальше »2020-9-21 00:00
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