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EigenLayer, a prominent platform in the crypto community, faced a major security breach when their official Twitter account was compromised. Hackers used the account to post malicious tweets containing phishing links, resulting in significant financial losses for victims who fell prey to the scam.
2024-10-21 06:28 | |
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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.
2024-10-15 15:49 | |
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Victims of the KOK crypto scam have called out South Korea’s largest daily newspaper for promoting the fraudulent scheme, which led to at least $2.97 billion in losses. According to an Ajlu press report, a coalition of victims has accused…
2024-10-8 12:36 | |
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Pig-butchering scam targets victims via fake Instagram and Facebook profiles
2024-10-5 12:15 | |
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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.
2024-10-5 18:41 | |
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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…
2024-10-4 17:05 | |
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Vietnamese police arrest five individuals linked to a crypto scam network, unraveling an offshore-led operation targeting unsuspecting victims.
2024-10-4 15:28 | |
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Phishing attacks continue to cause significant losses for crypto users, with over 10,000 victims losing over $46 million to these scams in September, according to Scam Sniffer, a Web3 anti-scam platform.
2024-10-4 15:18 | |
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Funds lost to cryptocurrency phishing scams dropped in September, with roughly $46 million lost by 10,805 victims. Data from Scam Sniffer show that crypto funds lost to phishing attacks in September saw a notable drop from the previous month, although…
2024-10-4 13:36 | |
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The FBI is sounding the alarm on a cryptocurrency scam that’s cost some Americans their entire life savings. According to an abc13 report, the bureau alleges that ICHCoin, which lured victims under the pretense of offering a crash course on…
2024-10-4 12:47 | |
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Leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, says it has helped India’s Enforcement Directorate recover $47. 6 million in losses suffered by victims of a gaming scam involving the online gaming platform Fiewin.
2024-9-25 12:40 | |
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against three individuals and five companies for allegedly operating pig butchering scams – a type of confidence-enabled investment scam in which fraudsters befriend victims over text-based social media apps, gain their trust and convince them to invest large amounts of money in fictitious crypto platforms before stealing their funds and disappearing.
2024-9-18 22:30 | |
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BeInCrypto's comprehensive Latam Crypto Roundup highlights the most important news and trends from Latin America. This week's roundup covers Argentina's efforts to protect cryptocurrency scam victims, Bancolombia's integration of the Solana and Arbitrum networks, and more.
2024-9-15 12:54 | |
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In August, crypto phishing scams caused $63 million in losses for 9,145 victims, with stolen funds rising 215% despite a 34% drop in victims. Crypto phishing scams in August resulted in significant financial losses, with $63 million stolen from 9,145…
2024-9-4 14:22 | |
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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…
2024-8-8 17:13 | |
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The FBI urges victims to report scam activities through official channels and provide any transaction information related to the scam.
2024-8-2 14:45 | |
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U.S. attorneys are attempting to seize $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from an international “pig butchering” scam targeting American victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover 2,546,415.01 USDT seized by…
2024-7-18 16:58 | |
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Phishing scammers made over $300 million across EVM chains by targeting around 260,000 victims, data compiled by Scam Sniffer shows. The first half of 2024 was yet another profitable period for phishing scammers as they stole $314 million worth of…
2024-7-6 10:52 | |
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The FBI has issued a public warning that fraudsters posing as lawyers are contacting crypto scam victims, promising to help recover their lost funds. Bad actors may be using social media and other messaging platforms to impersonate law firms, contacting…
2024-6-26 11:57 | |
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The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds.
2024-5-18 12:52 | |
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Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet weeks after alleged exit scam, renewing hope for victims as authorities investigate the incident. The post Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-5-9 10:28 | |
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Indian crypto investors are witnessing a new sort of cryptocurrency scam where bad actors are masquerading as job recruiters and duping their potential candidates, or in this case, victims. Naved Alam, a 22-year-old resident of Pune, India, saw INR 2.5…
2024-4-3 15:01 | |
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In a recent development, the United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has taken legal action to reclaim $2. 3 million in crypto assets and return it to 37 victims who fell prey to online scams and fraud.
2024-3-14 21:00 | |
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The United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action on Wednesday aimed at returning $2.3 million in cryptocurrency to 37 victims of online scams and fraud.
2024-3-14 23:33 | |
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Shreya Datta, a tech professional from Philadelphia, was defrauded of nearly $450,000 through a cryptocurrency romance scam known as “pig butchering.” A new scam involving fraudsters who feign romantic interest to trick victims into investing in cryptocurrencies is gaining in…
2024-2-27 14:44 | |
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Hackers breached MicroStrategy’s X account, sharing a scam link that led to the theft of nearly $500k in crypto. MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, fell victim to a cyberattack on its X account on Feb. 26, with hackers…
2024-2-27 10:30 | |
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Blockchain analysts alarm about a novel attack vector, where bad actors are poisoning addresses with real crypto. Cyvers’ analysts have issued a warning about a newly identified phishing scam targeting crypto users, particularly those dealing with Ethereum (ETH). According to…
2024-2-17 11:15 | |
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Wallet drainers have stolen $295 million in cryptocurrencies from about 324,000 victims in 2023, Scam Sniffer reports. According to Scam Sniffer’s latest research report, the scale of wallet drainer-reported incidents continue to underscore the severity of the issue, with nearly…
2024-1-2 13:48 | |
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Research by Scam Sniffer traces how scammers continue to steal millions in crypto by adapting phishing sites on Google and X.
2024-1-4 21:47 | |
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In the latest crypto investigation by US authorities, a Los Angeles man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution to his victims for orchestrating a series of scams in which he posed as an Apple support representative and stole non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrency. Amir Hossein […]
2023-11-29 05:00 | |
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Multi-chain crypto scam service Inferno Drainer has halted its service ‘for good and won’t return again.’ A multi-chain cryptocurrency scam service Inferno Drainer is going dark “for good” after stealing $80 million from victims. According to a Telegram post published…
2023-11-27 12:08 | |
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Federal investigators had confiscated $9 million worth of crypto connected to a Silicon Valley-based cyber scam group that had taken advantage of over 70 victims, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California disclosed on Tuesday.
2023-11-23 16:00 | |
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The Justice Department said the funds were stolen from over 70 victims who fell prey to a relationship scam, adding that USDT issuer Tether aided the seizure.
2023-11-22 22:22 | |
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Fraudsters have created multiple fake accounts on X, impersonating crypto scam investigators CertiK and ZachXBT. Scammers are now cloning legitimate crypto investigators by impersonating them on X to defraud victims.
2023-11-16 17:17 | |
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In an effort dubbed “Operation Hyphen,” Kraken, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange, collaborated with the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) to recover and return over $2 million worth of stolen cryptocurrency linked to a major crypto scam.
2023-11-10 05:00 | |
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Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) Celebrates 3 Remarkable Years of Helping Victims of Crypto Scams Recover Their Lost Crypto. Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) celebrates 3 years of offering one of the best and most remarkable crypto recovery experiences.
2023-11-8 09:31 | |
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Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) is celebrating a significant milestone as it completes its third year of tirelessly assisting victims of crypto scams in recovering their lost assets. According to an official announcement today, BCA has just achieved 3 years of success in the field of crypto recovery despite the numerous cases of fraudulent activities that […]
2023-11-8 01:55 | |
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Alpharetta, USA, November 7th, 2023, Chainwire “Just like there’s a possibility and time for loss, there’s always time for recovery” – Jenny Brown, head of the Recovery Technical Team at BCA.
2023-11-7 22:58 | |
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Alpharetta, USA, November 7th, 2023, Chainwire “Just like there’s a possibility and time for loss, there’s always time for recovery” – Jenny Brown, head of the Recovery Technical Team at BCA.
2023-11-7 21:04 | |
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Broker Complaint Alert (BCA) celebrates 3 remarkable years of helping victims of crypto scams recover their lost crypto.
2023-11-8 14:00 | |
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New York, USA, November 2nd, 2023, Chainwire Great crypto recovery news for victims of crypto scam. A relief fund has been set up to help victims of crypto scams to recover their money lost to crypto scams.
2023-11-3 17:38 | |
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In a twist of irony, a Bitcoin scammer who portrayed himself as a beacon of safety in the crypto world has been unmasked and prosecuted, not by law enforcement, but by the very victims the scammer defrauded, according to a recent report from BBC.
2023-9-23 01:00 | |
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Karl Greenwood, co-founder of the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to repay $300 million. This scam, associated with the notorious “Cryptoqueen” Ruja Ignatova, defrauded millions of victims worldwide, resulting in a total loss of $4 billion.
2023-9-13 10:10 | |
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In a recent development from Thailand, authorities uncovered a massive crypto scam targeting local investors, with damages amounting to more than $27 million. In collaboration with international bodies, local enforcement agencies went after a fraudulent investment platform, leading to multiple arrests and property seizures.
2023-9-12 03:00 | |
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Four Chinese nationals and a Lao citizen were arrested over their role in a cryptocurrency fraud that caused victims 2.7 billion Baht (approximately 76 million) worth of losses.
2023-9-12 02:22 | |
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Victims lost over $27 million worth of Thai baht after investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.
2023-9-12 17:02 | |
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Mirror Trading International (MTI) is convicted by a U.S. court for deceiving victims in a Bitcoin scam, facing a restitution order of $1.7 billion. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revealed that Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI) has…
2023-9-8 13:43 | |
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The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 7 the outcome of a case against a South African company involved in crypto fraud. The CFTC said that a judge has entered a consent order against Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI), finding the company liable for several types of fraud.
2023-9-8 04:20 | |
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Two Tennessee residents face charges of operationg a wide-ranging commodity pool scam. The post Tennessee Couple Allegedly Defrauded Over 100 Victims in $6 Million Commodity Pool Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-7-25 18:20 | |
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USDT attracts property rights as it can be the subject of tracing and can constitute trust property in the same way as other property, a judge in England declared.
Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed.
The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9.
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening.
A court in Dubai ordered a company to pay an employee using a cryptocurrency token, as agreed in the employment contract. The ruling raises several questions even as it lends some legitimization to crypto in the region.
Nigerian authorities have traced $50 million of cryptocurrency sent to support recent protests, local media reported.