Scammers leverage malicious ETH RPC nodes to target imToken wallet

A new scam is targeting users via physical transactions involving USDT, exploiting a modified remote procedure call (RPC) function on Ethereum nodes. As per a report by security firm Slowmist on April 26, the scam is designed to deceive unsuspecting… дальше »

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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 »

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Vitalik Buterin addresses ZKasino’s misuse of ‘zero-knowledge’ in $33M scam

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the issues with ZKasino were evidence that the term “Zero-Knowledge (ZK)” has gained enough prominence in the industry to attract misuse by fraudulent actors. дальше »

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Dogecoin Founder: Bitcoin Not Going 10x Right After Halving - “What Scam” but Here’s Catch

DOGE co-creator has commented on shattered expectations of those who expected Bitcoin to spike immediately after halving дальше »

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NFT scam in India sees 71-year-old digital artist losing money in bogus platform fees

A 71-year-old digital artist in India fell victim to scammers pretending to be an NFT art dealer. According to a local report, Shivaprasad R (name changed), a practicing chartered accountant (CA), lost INR 1.58 lakhs (approximately $1895) in fees to… дальше »

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Shiba Inu Scam Watcher Sends Critical Warning To SHIB Community

The Shiba Inu community is being targeted by another string of scam attacks aimed at profiting from unsuspecting members. As a result, the Shibaarmy Scam Alert, an X (formerly Twitter) social media handle dedicated to exposing scams, has issued a crucial warning to the entire SHIB community. дальше »

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Scam Alert: Cardano Founder Reveals Interaction With Fake 'Anatoly'

Between Charles Hoskinson and fake 'Anatoly,' here's how to deal with scammers дальше »

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Spider-Man star Tom Holland’s X account hacked to push crypto scam

The X account of movie star Tom Holland was recently hacked, with attackers using it to falsely promote SPIDER cryptocurrency tokens and Spiderverse NFTs. The account, which boasts more than 7 million followers, was used by bad actors to announce… дальше »

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Spider-Man Actor Tom Holland's X Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam

The X social media account of movie star Tom Holland was recently hacked in order to promote NFTs дальше »

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On-chain sleuth ZachXBT says X’s controversial ‘not a bot’ fee unlikely to eliminate scams

Crypto commentator ZachXBT criticized an annual fee that X now requires from new accounts. ZachXBT wrote on April 15 that the new policy will not eliminate bot account-driven scams because “hundreds of business verified scam accounts” come online weekly. дальше »

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Blockchain fraud group strikes again, launches fresh scheme on Blast network

An on-chain detective says a blockchain fraud group moved roughly $1 million in laundered funds to Base to fuel a new scam. Here's the latest. дальше »

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Ethereum ETF Idea Trashed by Max Keiser as SEC Keeps Silence

Max Keiser's criticism of Ethereum as 'proof-of-stake scam' adds fuel to speculation surrounding SEC's decision on Ethereum ETF дальше »

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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 »

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Google Takes On Crypto Scammers With Legal Action

Google has initiated legal proceedings against a cadre of individuals accused of executing a sophisticated crypto scam, as CNBC reports exclusively today. The lawsuit, lodged on Thursday in the Southern District of New York, targets Yunfeng Sun, also known as Alphonse Sun, and Hongnam Cheung, known alternately as Zhang Hongnim or Stanford Fischer, alongside their […] дальше »

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OneCoin Scammer Gets 4 Years Jail Sentence — Justice Served?

OneCoin, the cryptocurrency project that morphed into a notorious pyramid scheme, continues to cast a long shadow. Yesterday, Irina Dilkinska, the former head of Legal and Compliance for OneCoin, was sentenced to four years in prison by US District Judge Edgardo Ramos for her role in the multi-billion dollar scam. Related Reading: Move Over Gold, […] дальше »

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Google sues crypto scammers for tricking users via fake apps

Google has initiated a lawsuit against a group of individuals accused of orchestrating a vast cryptocurrency scam that impacted over 100,000 users globally. дальше »

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'Sketchy' URF presale raises 2400 SOL, influencer pitches $450K 'scam'

The recent URF promotion worked towards undermining Solana's credibility. Reportedly, the URF team used the presale funds to trade meme coins. Since its launch in 2020, Solana [SOL] has expeThe post 'Sketchy' URF presale raises 2400 SOL, influencer pitches $450K 'scam' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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New job recruitment crypto scam surfaces in India

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… дальше »

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Scam Sniffer: Количество фишинговых атак на средства криптоинвесторов выросло вполовину

Аналитики Scam Sniffer сообщили, что в марте 77 000 человек лишились своих криптоактивов и невзаимозаменяемых токенов (NFT) из-за мошенничества. Общая сумма украденных криптоактивов превысила $71 млн. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Community Being Targeted By These Scams, Pundit Warns

Recent reports have indicated an alarming increase in scam attacks targeting Shiba Inu community members, aiming to exploit the community’s enthusiasm for fraudulent purposes. The latest wave of these malicious acts has specifically focused on investors of Shiba Inu’s newest ecosystem token, K9 Finance (KNINE). дальше »

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Canadian Authorities Probe $169M QuadrigaCX Crypto Scam In New Wealth Investigation

In a significant development, the Canadian province of British Columbia seeks to employ an unexplained wealth order (UWO) against Michael Patryn, co-founder of the Quadriga Coin Exchange (QuadrigaCX). дальше »

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Robert Kiyosaki Explains Why He Remains Bullish On Bitcoin, Despite Believing BTC Is Possibly A Scam

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South Korean police nab fraudsters in $4.1m crypto scam

South Korean police apprehended a pair of fraudsters who stole 5.5 billion won ($4.1 million) from a senior man under the guise of profitable crypto investments. The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, caught two people in their 20s… дальше »

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"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Author Says It's "Possible" That Bitcoin Is a Scam

"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author remains bullish on Bitcoin, but he doesn't rule out that the price of #Bitcoin could still go to zero дальше »

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French developer steals $900k from TICKER presale, buys NFTs and memecoins

ZackXBT recently uncovered a scam involving French developer Jolan Lacroix, who misappropriated $900,000 from the TICKER token presale on Base. TICKER had raised 877 Ethereum (ETH), equivalent to $3. дальше »

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Layerswap hack: $100k lost, users to be fully refunded

Layerswap’s domain, layerswap. io, was hijacked, leading to a phishing scam and $100,000 loss. Despite delays, Layerswap regained control, pledged full refunds, and offered a 10% bonus. Crypto scams remain prevalent, with $46. дальше »

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British citizen found guilty in $6b Bitcoin fraud scheme 

Wen Jian was found guilty by a London court on one count of Bitcoin money laundering in connection to a $6 billion Chinese investment scam. дальше »

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Binance Cofounder Issues Scam Warning to Crypto Community

Yi He, cofounder of Binance, has issued warning to crypto community дальше »

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Bitcoin interest in Argentina hits 20-month high as inflation soars above 270%

As Argentina’s inflation climbs, Bitcoin gains popularity over fiat currencies, driving increased crypto purchases and scam activity. In Argentina, where inflation has surged to staggering levels, Bitcoin is emerging as a preferred hedge against economic instability, Bloomberg reports, citing data… дальше »

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Crypto Redemption: US Attorney’s Office Takes Action, Seeks Return Of $2.3M To 37 Scam Victims

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. дальше »

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Civil Forfeiture Action to Return $2.3M in Crypto Tied to 37 Scam Victims

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. дальше »

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Elon Musk slams U.S. dollar again, compares it to a 'scam coin'

On the 12th of March, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stirred the digital currency sphere once again by sharing a satirical comparison of the U. S. Dollar to what was dubbed a "scam coin. " The post, originatinThe post Elon Musk slams U. дальше »

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Tether Collaborates with US Authorities to Recover $1.4M in Stolen Funds from Cryptocurrency Scam

Сообщение Tether Collaborates with US Authorities to Recover $1.4M in Stolen Funds from Cryptocurrency Scam появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Tether collaborates with FBI to recover $1.4 million in scam targeting seniors

Stablecoin issuer Tether collaborated with the US Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to seize $1. 4 million USDT associated with a tech support scam network, according to a Mar. дальше »

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Tether assists FBI and DOJ in seizing $1.4 million from tech scam

Tether aids FBI and DOJ in recovering $1.4 million from a tech scam that primarily targeted elderly individuals in the US. дальше »

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Tether freezes $1.4m USDT linked to US tech scam

USDT stablecoin issuer Tether assisted the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI in seizing around $1.4 million worth of USDT. дальше »

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Dogecoin (DOGE) Community Warned of Airdrop Scams: Details

Dogecoin community receives critical warning regarding scam airdrops дальше »

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Scam Sniffer: Количество фишинговых атак в феврале снизилось на 75%

По данным аналитиков Scam Sniffer, в феврале жертвами криптовалютных мошенников стали около 57 000 пользователей, потерявших криптоактивы на общую сумму $47 млн. дальше »

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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 »

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За два месяца 2024 года в результате фишинговых инцидентов было потеряно $104 млн в криптовалюте

Фишинговые атаки продолжают приводить к существенным потерям для пользователей криптовалют. По данным охранной компании Scam Sniffer, за первые два месяца этого года около 97 000 пользователей пострадали от фишинговых инцидентов, что привело к ошеломляющим потерям в 104 миллиона долларов. дальше »

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Crypto Investment Scam Losses in U.S. Grew 53% to $3.94B in 2023: FBI

Investment fraud at large grew by 38% from $3.31 billion to $4.57 billion, according to the bureau's Internet Crime Report 2023, highlighting the prominent role that cryptocurrency plays in this area of crime. дальше »

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AI Crypto Project Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $665,000

The Humanized AI crypto project has stolen $665,000 after promising to improve artificial intelligence perceptions oh humanity. The post AI Crypto Project Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $665,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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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 »

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CertiK confirms OrdiZK exit scam, $1.4 million stolen

CertiK has confirmed that OrdiZK, a self-described "ETH, BTC, and SOL" bridge, has conducted an exit scam, stealing roughly $1.4 million. дальше »

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India’s ED leads crackdown on cryptocurrency scam with charge sheet against 299 entities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a significant step in its ongoing investigation into a cryptocurrency scam by filing a charge sheet against 299 entities, including individuals of Chinese origin, under the anti-money laundering law.  The charge sheet comes in… дальше »

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OneCoin scandal sees Konstantin Ignatov released, expresses remorse for $4.4b fraud

Konstantin Ignatov has been released after serving 34 months in prison for his involvement in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, a scheme that fraudulently claimed $4.4 billion from investors.  The release followed a court decision by Judge Edgardo Ramos, who applied… дальше »

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Bitcoin Bridge OrdiZK rug pull: OZK token crashes to zero, CertiK confirms

In a shocking turn of events, the OrdiZK project, once poised to bridge Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana blockchains, has allegedly executed a massive exit scam, leaving investors in dismay. The CertiK blockchain security firm revealed that OrdiZK developers managed to siphon over $1. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bridge OrdiZK Suffers Apparent $1.4M Rug Pull, Token Crashes to Zero: CertiK

OrdiZK, a project that set out to become a bridge between the Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana blockchains, appears to have pulled an exit scam, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. дальше »

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Brazilian crypto influencer gets over $211,000 drained by airdrop-related phishing scam

Although the address is related to the Inferno Drainer scam, CertiKs team member states that it is unlikely that this scheme is still active. дальше »

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Mastermind Behind $1.10 Million Crypto Scam Faces 5-Year Sentence

A man in South Korea was found guilty of fraud that cost a South Korean broadcast jockey about $1.10 million. The post Mastermind Behind $1.10 Million Crypto Scam Faces 5-Year Sentence appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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