Ripple CTO Falls Victim to "Sophisticated" Phishing Scam

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has fallen victim to a phishing scam дальше »

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Coffeezilla calls out AI firm Rabbit over alleged NFT scam

Coffeezilla said that the artificial intelligence product Rabbit R1 was overhyped, similar to the Gama NFT project, which he believes to be a “scam.” дальше »

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From “Scam” to a Major US Presidential Race Talking Point — A Look at Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise

Bitcoin was called a “scam” and a “threat to the US Dollar” by former President Donald J. Trump as late as 2021. Fast forward three years later, and he leaves no stone unturned to court the pro-Bitcoin electorate. дальше »

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DOJ charges two Chinese nationals in $73m crypto scam

The United States Justice Department has arrested two Chinese nationals behind a $73 million money laundering scheme. According to a May 17 announcement, the accused funneled illicit funds via multiple U. дальше »

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Investor loses over $100k to crypto phishing scam

An investor just fell victim to a phishing attack, losing over $101,000 in multiple cryptocurrencies across several blockchains. According to the Blockchain security firm PeckShield, the address lost over 237. дальше »

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US authorities bust $73M crypto scam, make two arrests

The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds. дальше »

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Chinese Nationals Nabbed in $73 Million Pig Butchering Crypto Fraud

DOJ arrests two for leading a $73 million international pig butchering crypto scam, revealing the scale of global crypto fraud. The post Chinese Nationals Nabbed in $73 Million Pig Butchering Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam

US authorities arrested Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang in connection with a $73 million money laundering scheme. The defendants laundered the money via US and international bank accounts. Proceeds of the investment scam were converted to the USDT stablecoin. дальше »

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Crypto Wallet b3hodlr.eth Loses $1.26 Million in wstETH to Phishing Scam

The b3hodlr. eth wallet lost 356. 7 wstETH, valued at $1. 26 million, in a phishing attack, showcasing the persistent risks in the crypto industry. The post Crypto Wallet b3hodlr. eth Loses $1. дальше »

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Scam Alert: This Whale Lost 1,155 BTC, Here's How to Avoid It

One of biggest heists in 2024: What should have been done дальше »

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Indian crime officials being probed in major Bitcoin scam

Several officers from the Indian Crime Branch, including an Inspector General of Police (IGP), are being probed by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a Bitcoin scam. The SIT has issued a notice to Inspector General of Police… дальше »

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Trump taps Bitcoin Magazine CEO to draft ‘day 1’ crypto policy

Trump, currently on trial for allegedly falsifying business records, previously called BTC "a scam." Now he's working with Bitcoin Magazine's David Bailey on a crypto policy agenda. дальше »

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Change Of Heart: Crypto Scammer Returns $34.7 Million To Victim’s Address

A week ago, a crypto whale fell victim to a scam that resulted in the loss of over $71 million. In the following days, the scammer moved the funds to veil them. But in a shocking turn of events, they returned the funds to the victim. дальше »

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Hacker returns $47 million in ETH to scam victim

A victim who lost $71 million in a WBTC scam is receiving over $47 million back in Ether, amid speculation of tax evasion motives. The post Hacker returns $47 million in ETH to scam victim appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hacker Behind $68 Million Bitcoin Scam Wants to Contact Victim

Did the hacker get cold feet now after blockchain sleuths started working to track them down? дальше »

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Donald Trump Once Called Bitcoin A Scam, Now He’s Pledging To End Hostility Toward Crypto

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Hong Kong authorities expose crypto scam featuring deepfake Elon Musk

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) has warned the public about a fraudulent crypto exchange platform that uses AI-generated videos of Elon Musk to promote crypto trading services. дальше »

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NFT Trader loses $145k worth of BAYC to phishing attack 

An NFT trader recently lost over $145,000 worth of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collectibles to a phishing attack amid the growing rate of scam schemes that have plagued the cryptocurrencyo scene. On-chain security platform PeckShield brought attention to the… дальше »

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Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet

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. дальше »

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Binance’s Investigations team aids in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect

Binance, the top global crypto exchange has played a key role in assiting law enforcement to the arrest of the ZKasino scam suspect. The widespread community outcry spurred Binance’s Crime Compliance and Investigations team to investigate the fraudulent gambling platform. The researchers… дальше »

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$20M bridged ETH returns to ZKasino multisig, raising hopes for a refund

The 6,021 wstETH recently moved back equates to around two-thirds of the missing amount in the exit scam.

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How Binance played a key role in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect

Despite the arrest of the main suspect, some of the stolen funds continued to be moved, suggesting multiple potential attackers.

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Authorities crack down on Austria-based online crypto scam

Authorities in Austria, along with counterparts in three other nations, have taken decisive action against an online scam masquerading as a new cryptocurrency venture.  In a press release on May 8, the European Justice for Criminal Justice Corporation disclosed the… дальше »

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WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets

Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy.

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Crypto phishing attacks plummet in April, reaching a yearly low of $38 million

Phishing attacks within the crypto industry decreased 46% to $38 million in April, the lowest amount this year, according to the security firm Scam Sniffer. Notably, this aligns with CertiK’s finding that crypto-related exploits and scams plummeted to a historic low of $25. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Owners, Beware: Impersonators Are Targeting Your Pack!

The booming Shiba Inu (SHIB) community faces a growing threat: imposters posing as prominent developers on social media platforms like Telegram. Shibarmy Scam Alerts, a watchful community group, recently exposed this deceptive tactic, urging investors to exercise caution in the face of these digital wolves in sheep’s clothing. дальше »

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Investor Falls Victim To $71 Million Address Poisoning Scam

In a concerning turn of events, an anonymous crypto trader has lost approximately $71 million worth of assets in an address poisoning scam. This incident has roused much tension in the crypto ecosystem, underlining the need for improved safety measures. дальше »

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Dutch authorities arrest suspect in ZKasino gambling scam, seize $12.2 million in assets

The Netherlands’ Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) announced the arrest of a 26-year-old suspected to be involved in the ZKasino decentralized gambling platform scam. Meanwhile, speculations within the crypto community suggest that the arrested person could potentially be the pseudonymous founder of the platform known as Derivatives Monke. дальше »

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How One Crypto Trader Lost $71 Million in Bitcoin Due to a Phishing Attack

In a shocking incident reported by on-chain data analysis firm LookOnChain, an anonymous cryptocurrency trader fell victim to a devious phishing scam, resulting in the loss of 1,155 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) tokens, valued at $71 million at the time of the incident. дальше »

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Investor loses $71 million in WBTC, tricked by poisoned address

An investor lost over $71 million in WBTC to a poisoned address scam, as reported by blockchain security experts CertiK and Cyvers. The post Investor loses $71 million in WBTC, tricked by poisoned address appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto trader loses $70.5 million in address poisoning scam, highest recorded yet

Blockchain security firm Cyvers Alert reported that an unnamed crypto trader lost 1,155 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), equivalent to $70. 5 million worth, to address poisoning. The firm said: “Are we mistaken, or has someone truly lost $68 million worth of WBTC? Our system has detected another address falling victim to address poisoning, losing 1,155 WBTC. дальше »

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ZKasino founder arrested in Netherlands and over $11 million seized

The FIOD arrests a man linked to the ZKasino scam, seizing over 11 million euros in assets and securing victim funds with Binance's help. The post ZKasino founder arrested in Netherlands and over $11 million seized appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Trader loses $68M in address poisoning scam

The attack caused the unknown trader to lose over 97% of their crypto holdings.

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Dutch police arrest suspect in $30 million ZKasino scam

Dutch police arrested a 26-year-old man on April 29. The arrest is connected to the ZKasino crypto gambling scam that involves over $30 million. Police have seized 11. 4 million euros ($12. 2 million) in crypto and other assets from the suspect. дальше »

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ZKasino scam suspect arrested, $12.2M seized by Dutch authorities

Authorities seized $12.2 million worth of digital assets, real estate and luxury cars during the arrest.

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Indian enforcement agency collaborates with Binance to bust scam app

The law enforcement agency managed to track the funds linked to the E-Nugget scam app to different crypto exchanges and, with their help, seized over $10.5 million in crypto assets. дальше »

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Chinese authorities arrest suspect in StarkNet airdrop identity scam

Chinese police arrested a suspect who stole 40,000 StarkNet airdrop tokens by submitting false identity claims before converting the ill-gotten STRK to over $91,000 in USDT. The post Chinese authorities arrest suspect in StarkNet airdrop identity scam appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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How This Meme Coin Achieved a Market Capitalization of $327 Trillion

BONKKILLER, a Solana-based meme coin, reached a $327 trillion market cap, eclipsing global GDP, but is revealed as a deceptive scam, exploiting FOMO. The post How This Meme Coin Achieved a Market Capitalization of $327 Trillion appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Solana memecoin hits a whopping $328T market cap — for all the wrong reasons

Crypto users have continued to send funds to the apparent honeypot scam, even with many warnings they won’t be able to transfer any of it. дальше »

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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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