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US seeks court approval to return $8.2m in seized crypto to scam victims
The United States Attorney’s Office in Ohio is looking to forfeit millions in seized crypto from a scam operation and return it to victims who were tricked into fake investments. According to a recent statement, authorities have asked the court… дальше »
2025-3-3 10:28 | |
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Warning! Binance Users Targeted In SMS Scam Linked To Bybit Hack
Scammers are taking advantage of the recent Bybit hack to target Binance users. They are sending fake SMS messages that appear to come from Binance, tricking people into thinking their accounts are at risk. дальше »
2025-2-28 02:30 | |
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Myanmar Leader’s X Account Potentially Hacked to Promote Fake Crypto
This incident follows a pattern where cybercriminals exploit high-profile political figures to create false legitimacy for scam tokens. The post Myanmar Leader’s X Account Potentially Hacked to Promote Fake Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-2-23 17:43 | |
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Scam Alert: Fraudulent Links and Fake Verification Pages Target Crypto Users
An investigation by Scam Sniffer has recently uncovered a cryptocurrency user scam that is way too sophisticated for its own good. It targets the basic details of well-known tokens and uses them to lure in victims with the promise of fake trading opportunities manipulated by the scammers. дальше »
2025-2-11 12:40 | |
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Jakarta police nab 20 in crypto scam targeting women on Tinder and Bumble
Police in Jakarta have dismantled a crypto romance scam syndicate that targeted victims on dating apps and duped them using a fake crypto trading platform. The Metro Gambir Police in Central Jakarta have arrested 20 suspects in connection with an… дальше »
2025-1-30 14:32 | |
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Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris Issues Warning After Hackers Promote Fake DEAN Coin on X
Actor Dean Norris revealed his X account was hacked to promote a fake meme coin, DEAN. He warned followers about the scam, adding to the growing list of crypto fraud incidents. The post Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris Issues Warning After Hackers Promote Fake DEAN Coin on X appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-1-27 11:09 | |
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Victim loses $520k in LINK to fake bridge website: Scam sniffer
A crypto holder lost more than half a million dollars after signing a malicious transaction on a fake cross-chain bridge. Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Jan.6, posting on X that the victim lost more than $520,000… дальше »
2025-1-7 00:24 | |
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Cyprus police warn public after crypto investor loses $58K to advance fee fraud
Cyprus authorities have urged investors to be cautious after a local lost $58,000 in a cryptocurrency scam that promised lucrative returns. According to a Knews report, the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department is currently investigating a fake crypto trading platform that… дальше »
2025-1-6 13:58 | |
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Hackers use fake Zoom links to target crypto users, steal $1M: report
A sophisticated phishing scam targeting cryptocurrency users has been uncovered, exploiting fake Zoom meeting links to distribute malware and steal assets. The operation, exposed by blockchain security firm SlowMist, saw hackers mimicking Zoom’s platform to compromise sensitive information, including private keys and wallet credentials. дальше »
2024-12-27 14:21 | |
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Zoom scam targets crypto users warns blockchain security firm SlowMist
A phishing scam targeting crypto users that used fake Zoom meeting links as a method of malware distribution and stealing the target's cryptocurrency assets has been uncovered by blockchain security firm SlowMist. дальше »
2024-12-27 12:37 | |
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Scam Sniffer: Malicious Google ad campaign redirects crypto users to fake Pudgy Penguins website
Blockchain security experts have uncovered a new scam using malicious Google ads to trick crypto users into visiting a fake Pudgy Penguins website. A new scam targeting crypto users has been uncovered, with analysts at blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer… дальше »
2024-12-26 12:48 | |
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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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Scam Sniffer warns of fake Influencers and Telegram bots spreading crypto-malware
Bad actors are deploying cryptocurrency-stealing malware using a sophisticated combination of fake X accounts and malicious Telegram bots. Web3 security firm ScamSniffer has warned of a new scam targeting cryptocurrency users by mimicking popular influencers in the space and draining… дальше »
2024-12-11 10:31 | |
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Scam Sniffer: Crypto fakes on X nearly doubled, reaching over 300 accounts daily
Bad actors keep ramping up crypto scams, with impersonation accounts surging to over 300 a day, according to blockchain analysts. Crypto scams on X are once again rising fast, with major accounts hijacked to promote fake tokens. Victims have already… дальше »
2024-12-10 14:31 | |
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Crypto scammers target Indians using fake BBC report
A fake BBC report featuring clickbait headlines about Indian billionaire Anant Ambani was making rounds on X, attempting to lure readers into a cryptocurrency scam. Crypto scammers are targeting Indians with a sophisticated scam that impersonates BBC News, using fake… дальше »
2024-11-5 12:59 | |
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Deepfake AI Enables $46 Million Crypto Romance Scam Targeting Asian Men
Hong Kong police uncovered a $46 million deepfake crypto romance scam, exploiting AI to trick victims into investing in fake cryptocurrencies. 27 suspects were arrested for targeting men across Asia. дальше »
2024-10-15 15:49 | |
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Hong Kong police arrest 27 in $46m deepfake crypto romance scam
Hong Kong police have dismantled a deepfake romance scam that swindled men out of $46 million through fake cryptocurrency investments. According to a local report, law enforcement in Hong Kong cracked down on a multinational crypto romance scam, which targeted… дальше »
2024-10-15 10:40 | |
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Vietnamese police arrest five in $710,000 crypto scam involving fake romantic relationships
Police authorities in Vietnam have arrested five individuals involved in an elaborate romance scam that defrauded victims of approximately 17. 6 billion VND ($710,000). The operation centered around Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, and tricked victims into fake relationships and investments in a fraudulent crypto platform. дальше »
2024-10-5 18:41 | |
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Crypto scam: Vietnamese police arrest 5 in crypto fraud ring
Vietnamese police have dismantled an international crypto fraud network, arresting multiple suspects for swindling billions of VND from Vietnamese citizens. The operation, led by criminals working from the Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, involved scams enticing victims into fake… дальше »
2024-10-4 17:05 | |
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Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel hacked to promote fraudulent XRP crypto scam
Hackers have successfully compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel, exploiting it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme centered around Ripple’s XRP token. The incident, which occurred on September 20, raised alarms as the hackers swiftly rebranded the channel, livestreaming a fake video featuring XRP CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and urging viewers to invest […] дальше »
2024-9-21 17:40 | |
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Crypto scam: Supreme Court of India’s YouTube hacked
Hackers compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme involving Ripple’s XRP token. The channel was taken over on September 20 and was quickly rebranded and used to livestream a fake video featuring… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:09 | |
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Memecoin scam promoted through compromised X accounts
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has alerted the community to a scam meme coin promotion using several major X accounts. According to ZachXBT, the compromised accounts used to promote the fake meme coin on Solana (SOL) include those of Yahoo News UK,… дальше »
2024-9-19 23:00 | |
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Trump’s crypto project targeted by hackers, 70K users affected
Trump's crypto platform was hijacked by scammers, tricking thousands with fake giveaways. Despite the scam, Trump’s crypto endorsement boosts his poll lead by 3%. In an unexpected twist, aThe post Trump’s crypto project targeted by hackers, 70K users affected appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-4 20:00 | |
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Fake Ukrainian cops extort $250,000 in Tether from online entrepreneur
In a brazen scam, Ukrainian criminals posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in Tether (USDT) from a businessman by fabricating criminal charges. According to a press release from the National Police of Ukraine dated September 2, the scam unfolded in May when a 20-year-old online entrepreneur reported being targeted by individuals pretending to be […] дальше »
2024-9-3 18:49 | |
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Ukrainian scam: Fake police officers demand $250K in stablecoin
Ukrainian fraudsters posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in USDT from a businessman through a scam involving fabricated criminal charges. Criminals impersonating police officers extorted $250,000 in stablecoin from a Ukrainian in a scam that involved threats of fabricated… дальше »
2024-9-2 17:40 | |
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Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year
The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program. дальше »
2024-8-21 18:55 | |
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Crypto scam: India rescues 14 human-trafficking victims lured by crypto scammers
The Indian Embassy of Laos recently rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centers in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Bokeo province of Laos. These individuals were deceived with fake job offers, leading them to Laos where they… дальше »
2024-8-8 17:13 | |
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Crypto scam: New York authorities charge Michael Lauchlan
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced criminal charges against Michael Lauchlan for his involvement in a fake crypto asset recovery business. Lauchlan, operating under the alias Max Handler, allegedly defrauded customers through the company Coin Dispute Network (CDN) by falsely… дальше »
2024-8-2 21:01 | |
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Washington financial watchdog warns of scam involving fake crypto ‘professors’
A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency investors, with the bad actors masquerading as business “professors.” According to a warning issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the scheme starts with advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook,… дальше »
2024-7-17 12:48 | |
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Hong Kong police bust crypto scam involving fake banknotes
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three individuals who allegedly duped a businessman out of HK$3.11 million, approximately US$399,000, in cryptocurrency. According to a local report, the scammers promised to exchange the victim’s cryptocurrency holdings for cash at an attractive… дальше »
2024-7-16 11:51 | |
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Fake Elon Musk Runs Wild On YouTube, Stealing Crypto With Deepfakes
In a chilling display of digital deception, a sophisticated deepfake scam featuring an uncanny likeness of Elon Musk recently duped thousands of cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Over the weekend, YouTube hosted a five-hour livestream where an AI-generated Musk announced a “revolutionary” Tesla event alongside a “generous cryptocurrency giveaway. дальше »
2024-6-25 16:00 | |
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Hong Kong Police crackdown on cryptocurrency scam involving counterfeit currency
Authorities in Hong Kong have flagged a surge in counterfeit banknotes brought into circulation via cryptocurrency scams. According to a local report, the Hong Kong police seized 3,396 fake notes between January and April 2024. The counterfeits amounted to a… дальше »
2024-6-3 14:36 | |
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Blockchain Security Firm SlowMist Uncovers New Crypto Scam
A sophisticated crypto scam uncovered by SlowMist involves deceptive Ethereum node modifications, leading users to fall for fake USDT balances, underscoring the need for heightened security awareness. дальше »
2024-4-26 22:16 | |
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SpaceX giveaway scam floods YouTube with deep fake Elon Musk
On April 8, YouTube saw a flood of fake Space X giveaway scams executed under the guise of live streams dedicated toward the April 8 solar eclipse. The scams were first spotted by the research group Mysk, which pointed out… дальше »
2024-4-10 15:37 | |
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Over $46m lost to crypto phishing in February, social media impersonations at fault
February witnessed a significant uptick in crypto phishing scams, culminating in the loss of more than $46.8 million across over 57,000 individual incidents, according to a report by Scam Sniffer. The scams, predominantly orchestrated through fake accounts on social media… дальше »
2024-3-11 11:15 | |
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