Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud

South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,…

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Crypto Scammers Face Crackdown: ASIC Pulls The Plug On Over 600 Fraudulent Sites

As crypto scams have rapidly increased over the past few years, crypto crackdowns in different regions have intensified. Highlighting this is the move from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which has recently stepped up its crackdown on fraudulent activities online by unplugging several scam-related websites.

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Assessing the details of this latest Ponzi scheme amid the current market state

A 27-year-old investment manager from Ohio was arrested on 18 November for allegedly running a crypto Ponzi scheme. This fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scam raised at least $10 million from inveThe post Assessing the details of this latest Ponzi scheme amid the current market state appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Orbeon Protocol aims to protect users from scams and rug-pulls

Recent years have seen a proliferation of scams in the crypto industry, with investors losing billions of dollars to fraudulent projects. The industry's decentralized nature has exacerbated the probleThe post Orbeon Protocol aims to protect users from scams and rug-pulls appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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British Bank Santander To Block Transfers To Crypto Exchanges In 2013

As part of measures to protect consumers from fraudulent activities, Santander will restrict UK customers from transferring real-time payments to cryptocurrency exchanges beginning in 2023, Reuters reported, citing the bank’s Friday email statement.

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CFTC Issues Order Against Fraudulent Crypto Arbitrage Company

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order against the CEO of a fraudulent crypto trading firm "Abritraging.co."

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Is 2022 the "year of crypto hacks" as this attempt makes it to the "Hacktober" list

A group of individuals hacked the official Twitter account of cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io, and proceeded with a fraudulent Tether [USDT] giveaway scheme. The hacking effort has put over one millioThe post Is 2022 the "year of crypto hacks" as this attempt makes it to the "Hacktober" list appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Mastercard launches new product to help banks combat crypto-related crime

Mastercard announced it would debut a software product that helps banks detect and block fraudulent transactions from going through crypto exchanges, according to a report on October 4, 2022. The post Mastercard launches new product to help banks combat crypto-related crime appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Mastercard Unveils Secure Tool To Fight Growing Crypto Fraudulent Activities

Amid the growing frauds in the crypto sector, the multinational financial service organization, Mastercard, has unveiled a new feature to prevent and detect crypto-related fraud operations within its network.

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Taliban Targeting Afghan Crypto Users

Afghan police forces are targeting crypto dealers for trading what is now considered fraudulent digital currencies by the nations central bank. “Fraudulent” Currencies The Taliban is coming for crypto owners....

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Chargebacks: A Big Problem for Crypto Exchanges. Here’s the Fix

Chargebacks: Digital currency marketplaces need to defend against fraudulent transaction disputes, which are a rising problem. The post Chargebacks: A Big Problem for Crypto Exchanges. Here’s the Fix appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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How The SEC Uncovered A $300 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme

According to a press release issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 1st, eleven people have been charged for their roles in creating and promoting Forsage, a fraudulent crypto pyramid and Ponzi scheme that brought up more than $300 million from millions of retail investors across the globe. The decentralized finance (DeFi) […]

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US SEC charges 11 for role in $300M Forsage crypto pyramid scheme

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged eleven people on August 1 for their involvement in Forsage, a fraudulent crypto pyramid scheme that raised $300 million from investors around the world.

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SEC charges 11 people over $300 million crypto Ponzi scheme

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it has filed charges against 11 individuals in connection with a fraudulent crypto project that raised over $300 million from investors across the world.

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U.S. Senator seeks safeguards disclosures from Apple, Google amid rise in fake crypto apps

United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) sent letters to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet on July 28, asking for information about what the companies are doing to protect users from fraudulent cryptocurrency apps.

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FBI detects fake crypto apps that scammed $42.7M from 244 victims

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) detected three fake crypto apps that stole around $42. 7 million from 244 victims between October 4, 2021, and May 13, 2022, and recently issued a public warning against such fraudulent applications.

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FBI releases advisory on fraudulent crypto apps

With crypto-based cyber fraud victims having lost more than $42.7 million so far, the…

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Six Charged with NFT and Crypto Fraud Schemes Worth Over $130 Million

This week US prosecutors announced that six people have been indicted in four fraudulent NFT and crypto schemes involving more than $130 million in losses to investors. Included in the indictments were a Ponzi scheme, an ICO, investment fraud and an NFT scam.

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NFT, DeFi and crypto hacks abound — Here’s how to double up on wallet security

Falling prey to a fraudulent link can be devastating to one’s personal investment portfolio. Here are three ways a hard wallet can protect you.

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Richard Branson Targets Tech Firms Hosting Fraudulent Crypto Ads

British tycoon Sir Richard Branson, a known bitcoin advocate, targets tech firms publishing fraudulent crypto schemes using his name. The post Richard Branson Targets Tech Firms Hosting Fraudulent Crypto Ads appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Richard Branson ramps up efforts to end crypto scams using his name

Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, is looking to stop the use of his name in fraudulent crypto schemes, the British billionaire disclosed in an interview. The post Richard Branson ramps up efforts to end crypto scams using his name appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Elon Musk Reacts to His Deepfake Promoting Crypto Scam

An Elon Musk deepfake is promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform

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New Zealand Police investigate allegedly fraudulent crypto platform Quwiex

The Auckland City Financial Crime Unit is investigating Quwiex Limited, a self-proclaimed crypto platform, after multiple reports from victims that the platform is a scam, according to an RNZ report.

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Meta Sued Over Crypto Scam Ads in Australia

An Australian regulator claims that Facebook has not done enough to remove fraudulent cryptocurrency ads from its platform

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Japan Exchange Group alerts against imposter crypto trading platforms

Japanese investors are advised to look out for fraudulent companies replicating the JPX brand names, logos and URLs to offer crypto trading.

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Binance releases report outlining its findings on fraudulent online investment schemes

The cryptocurrency exchange’s risk intelligence unit, Binance Sentry advised crypto users to stay away... The post Binance releases report outlining its findings on fraudulent online investment schemes appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Allegedly Fraudulent Crypto Exchange Shut Down by UK High Court

The UK Insolvency Service claimed that GPay is nothing but a “scam” after conducting confidential inquiries.

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SEC Shuts Down Another Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced emergency action against a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment fund operated by Sean Hvizdzak and Shane Hvizdzak. Fraudulent Investment Fund Between July 2019 and May... The post SEC Shuts Down Another Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Iranian-based crypto exchange investigated by Chinese police for pulling an exit scam

Reports claim that several similar fraudulent exchanges are being operated from across China Iran-based... The post Iranian-based crypto exchange investigated by Chinese police for pulling an exit scam appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Centra Tech Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud After $25M Token Sale

A co-founder of the celebrity-backed Centra Tech crypto scam has pleaded guilty to his role in the $25 million fraudulent ICO.

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Crypto Exchange Owner Admits Laundering $1.8M in Online Auctions Fraud

The owner of Romanian crypto exchange CoinFlux has admitted to laundering money in a fraudulent scheme involving fake eBay ads and a car wash.

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Bitcoin Addresses Craig Wright Claims To Own Have Termed Him ‘A Liar And A Fraud’

While most of the crypto industry already dismisses Craig Wright as disingenuous, there is now more evidence to prove that the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) forerunner is being deliberately fraudulent.

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CFTC Claims ‘Massive Fraudulent’ Scheme Defrauded Investors of $20M

The CFTC alleged three individuals and affiliated entities defrauded crypto and binary options investors out of $20 million over 5 years.

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Crypto Fund Manager Sued Over Alleged Fraud and Deception

A cryptocurrency investment management company allegedly lured investors into a fraudulent fund, using the capital for personal gain, according to new complaint.

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Charges of Fraudulent Pretense: US Court Unseals Onecoin Cofounder’s Indictment

Manhattan prosecutors from the New York Southern District Court (NYSD) have unsealed indictment charges against Onecoin cofounder Sebastian Greenwood. The documents allege that Greenwood, alongside his accomplices Ruja Ignatova the ‘Crypto Queen’ and her brother Konstantin Ignatov, committed fraud on a multi-billion dollar level.

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US State Regulators Order ‘Fraudulent’ Crypto Mining Scheme to Shut Down

The Texas State Securities Board and Alabama Securities Commission filed an emergency action against Ultra Mining, alleging it offered unregistered securities by promising to double investments in a cloud mining scheme.

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Indian Govt’s Investigations Into Crypto Exchanges Become Public Amid Uncertain Regulations

A filing that was submitted to the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of the Indian parliament, reveals that some Bitcoin (BTC) companies in India were fraudulent. Mohammed Faizal, a center-left member of the parliament, asked on March 16 the official question if the government is informed of the large number of reports on […]

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Bitcoin Companies Under Investigation by Indian Government

Lawmakers in India are investigating the operations of Bitcoin and crypto companies in the country over suspected fraudulent activities. India’s Lower Parliament Looking into Bitcoin Companies According to a document released by Lok Sabha — the lower house of India’s bicameral parliament, some lawmakers in the country want the Executive to look into the activitiesRead MoreRead More.

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Foul Play? OKEx CEO Blames Competing Crypto Platforms for Recent DDoS Attacks

This past Friday, top cryptocurrency trading platforms Bitfinex and OKEx were both subjected to malicious Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks (DDoS) aimed at disrupting the platforms’ operational efficiency by overwhelming the targeted servers with a flood of fraudulent traffic.

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BEWARE: Fake XRP Airdrop Organized by YouTube Scammers

It looks like crypto scammers have completely lost their creativity. XRP becomes the target of a new fraudulent airdrop campaign

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Belgium FSMA urges for crypto regulations fearing rise in fraudulent activities

Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) is pushing the government to bring regulations for digital currencies, according to a recent report. In a Senate hearing on Feb 10, Jean-PaThe post Belgium FSMA urges for crypto regulations fearing rise in fraudulent activities appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Investigators Bust €6 Million Bitcoin and Gold Fraud Scheme

Investigators take down fraudulent crypto and gold investment scheme

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US SEC Traces $3.5M Back To Alleged Fraudster Behind Fake Crypto Mine

Operator of an allegedly fake crypto mine faces criminal charges from the SEC for fraudulent securities offerings worth $3.5 million

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HitBTC Is “Longest-Running” Fraud, Investigator Claims

Richard Sanders, a lead investigator at CipherBlade, claims that HitBTC is the “longest-running and potentially largest scale criminally fraudulent entity” in the crypto space. HitBTC Might Be Insolvent, Sanders Says While HitBTC markets itself as one of the leading crypto exchanges out there, Sanders alleges that the firm is insolvent.

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Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail

The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies.

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Blacklists Aren’t Enough To Stop Crypto Fraud

Algorithmically generated blacklists don’t sufficiently stop fraudulent crypto behavior, say the experts

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McAfee Blasts Twitter Over Callous Disregard for Bitcoin Scams

Early on Monday, CCN brought to light the misadventures of an insidious scammer pretending to be none other than the Bitcoin renegade himself, John McAfee. McAfee: Twitter Never Even Responds to My Crypto Scam Reports After we tipped off McAfee and his wife, Janice, to the fraudulent article in question, John responded by sharing his […] The post McAfee Blasts Twitter Over Callous Disregard for Bitcoin Scams appeared first on CCN Markets

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New Jersey Securities Regulator Freezes Two Fraudulent ICOs

Despite the slowed trend of actual ICOs in the crypto sector, bad actors are still using the label to target mainstream investors with outlandish promises of crypto-related gains.

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Bitcoin Expert Schools 'Idiot' Scammer in Legendary Fashion

Somewhere, there's a crypto scammer ruing the decision to pitch a fraudulent investment scheme to Bitcoin educator Ben Perrin. The Canadian YouTuber turned the tables on the scammer in epic fashion, defrauding the would-be thief and donating the proceeds to charity.

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Scammers Capitalize On IRS Crypto Tax Letter Campaign

Last week, the US Internal Revenue Service sent letters to crypto holders regarding the proper way to report gains and losses on tax returns. Now, fraudulent letters are being sent to crypto holders claiming they owe unpaid taxes to the “Bureau of Tax Enforcement."

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