Elon Musk Under Fire for Allowing XRP Scam Posts to Proliferate

New surge in XRP-related scams on social media platform X raising questions about effectiveness of owner Elon Musk's efforts to combat fraudulent activity дальше »

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Crypto Whale Suffers $24 Million Loss In Phishing Attack

The crypto space still presents risks like scams, hacks, rug pulls, etc. In another troubling event, a crypto whale lost over $24 million worth of assets in a massive phishing scam.  In this case, the victim address is regarded as a major liquidity provider on the Uniswap Decentralized Exchange (DEX), supplying over $1.6 million worth […] дальше »

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Crypto whale loses over $24M staked Ethereum to phishing, as ‘verified’ X scams surge

On-chain data shows a crypto whale “0x13e382” lost $24. 23 million worth of liquid staked Ethereum, including 4,851 rETH (worth $8. 58 million) and 9,579 stETH ($15. 63 million), to phishing scammers on Sept. дальше »

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Aussie Crypto Exchange Goes Back to School to Take on Scammers

Swyftx's "Earn and Learn" aims to change the crypto landscape by educating investors and rewarding them for it. The initiative offers a frontline defense against scams, filling the gap before more formal regulations. дальше »

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Swyftx launches ‘Earn and Learn’ — paying Aussies to learn about crypto scams

Australian crypto exchange Swyftx said it had identified a rise in demand for crypto education during the bear market as the reason for its launch. дальше »

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Crypto is in ‘arms race’ against AI-powered scams: Quantstamp co-founder

Quantstamp’s Richard Ma explained that the coming surge in sophisticated AI phishing scams could pose an existential threat to crypto organizations. дальше »

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Exploits, hacks and scams stole almost $1B in 2023: Report

Cybersecurity firm CertiK reported that as of August, over $997 million was lost to flash loan attacks, exit scams and exploits in 2023. дальше »

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Green Bay Police Report Record Levels of Crypto Fraud Just Days After FTC Advisory

The police in a Midwestern city report that citizens have lost more than a quarter of a million dollars to crypto scams since 2020. The post Green Bay Police Report Record Levels of Crypto Fraud Just Days After FTC Advisory appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Why Are There So Many Facebook Crypto Scams?

What exactly is happening on Facebook that leads to the prevalence of crypto scams? In this article, we delve into this issue, examining the current state of crypto advertisements on social media and explore the reasons behind the frequency of Facebook crypto scams. дальше »

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Breaking victim ‘trust’ in scammer is key to beat crypto scams, exchanges say

Responsibility for crypto scams does not only belong to the cryptocurrency industry, it also involves banks, telecoms and social media platforms, Australian exchanges say. дальше »

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Elon Musk to Add Audio & Video Calls to X (Twitter): Will Scam Bots Take Over?

Elon Musk's announcement of adding audio and video calls to X aims to revolutionize social media, but experts warn of potential vulnerabilities, including scams and AI bot exploitation. The post Elon Musk to Add Audio & Video Calls to X (Twitter): Will Scam Bots Take Over? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UN report links SE Asia crypto scams to human trafficking

A recent UN report reveals hundreds of thousands of vulnerable migrants have been forced to participate in online scams. It confirms allegations made in a previous FBI report. дальше »

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‘Hundreds of Thousands’ Forced to Commit Crypto and Other Fraud, UN Report Says

The UN reports that Southeast Asia is seeing an increase in crypto scams, with trafficked individuals and vulnerable migrants being coerced into operating these scams, often under inhumane conditions. дальше »

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FTC Issues New Warning About the Prevalance of Crypto Fraud

The FTC issues a stern new warning on cryptocurrency scams.

The post FTC Issues New Warning About the Prevalance of Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Australian regulator ASIC to ramp up focus on digital scam

ASIC, Australia’s financial watchdog, has announced a new four-year plan prioritizing consumer protection against digital scams, including cryptocurrency-related frauds. ASIC, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, has unveiled a new four-year strategy aimed at shielding consumers and businesses from digital… дальше »

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More businesses adopting crypto: what they should know

This article offers valuable insights on how businesses can safeguard against potential crypto scams дальше »

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Australian Regulator Takes Hyper-Vigilant Stance on ‘Digitally Enabled Misconduct’

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has identified crypto as a top regulatory concern, planning to implement measures to tackle crypto scams and educate the public about crypto risks. дальше »

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Binance under scrutiny, increased enforcement amid growing scams, Pepe’s drama | Weekly Recap

This week, Binance takes the spotlight amid allegations of market manipulation and sanction violations. Meanwhile, regulators ramp up enforcement actions against a backdrop of crypto-related crimes — the latest involving Pepe Coin. дальше »

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Magnate Finance’s $6.4M scammers linked to Solfire and Kokomo rug pulls

Magnate Finance rug pull is connected to Solfire and Kokomo Finance scams, blockchain sleuths say. The deployer address of the Base-based protocol was the same in the $4. 8 million and $5. 5 million scams respectively. дальше »

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Bored Ape CEO & OpenAI CTO Among Victims of SIM Swap Scams

Over $13M in crypto lost in SIM Swap scams this year. дальше »

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Crypto Scams Push Deeper into the American Heartland

The AARP has issued a warning to elderly Americans to be aware of pig butchering scams.

The post Crypto Scams Push Deeper into the American Heartland appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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UK Might Ban Crypto Investment Cold Calls

UK might outlaw crypto investment cold calls, as they expose consumers to scams дальше »

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Cybercriminals launch new crypto scam using Google Ads

Cybercriminals deploy new crypto scams using Google ads to redirect users to phishing sites deceptively. A new type of crypto scam has surfaced recently, where scammers are buying ads for genuine crypto websites on Google, and then using URL injection… дальше »

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Terra freezes website amid waning interest in native coin LUNA

Terra has frozen its website following phishing scams. Low interest in LUNA since its launch forced it to trade at a one-year low. On 22 August, the Terra [LUNA] blockchain announced that itThe post Terra freezes website amid waning interest in native coin LUNA appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Israeli Police recommend charges against businessman Moshe Hogeg as global crackdown on crypto scams rages on

In a development that further underscores the escalating global crackdown on crypto scams, Israeli police have accused technology entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg of defrauding investors out of $290 million in a series of cryptocurrency scams, according to Bloomberg. дальше »

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Facebook Thailand Operations In Jeopardy Due To Claims Of Crypto Scams, Deceptive Ads

To take action against crypto scams, Thailand is on the brink of unleashing a dramatic move against tech titan Facebook. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has unveiled a formidable plan to obtain a court-issued shutdown order against Facebook, unless the social media giant takes swift action to quell the surge of fraudulent […] дальше »

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Thailand threatens Facebook shutdown over crypto scams

Thailand has warned Facebook of a potential shutdown due to the rise in crypto scams and misleading ads on the platform. The Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), Mr. Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, is taking action against fraudulent activities on Facebook.… дальше »

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Crypto P2P scams in India show digital asset education is needed

Scammers have made it impossible for Indian crypto traders to conduct P2P trades owing to several police complaints and bank account freezes that follow. дальше »

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Thailand looks to ban Facebook next week over crypto ad scams

Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is taking steps to shut down Facebook in the country, citing harmful investment scams causing economic and public security concerns. Court petition filed. дальше »

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Terra.money website frozen to prevent more phishing scams

The freeze comes shortly after Terra’s website was compromised over the weekend by hackers who attempted to scam users via phishing attacks. дальше »

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Thailand contemplates action against Facebook over crypto scams

Fraudulent Facebook adverts, including crypto scams, defrauded over 200,000 people in Thailand. The ministry had previously asked Facebook to remove more than 5,301 fraudulent ads. The authoThe post Thailand contemplates action against Facebook over crypto scams appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion

A Thai lawmaker is seeking a court order to shut down Facebook in the country by the end of the month, accusing the platform of supporting fraudulent investment schemes. дальше »

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Thailand Threatens to Ban Facebook Over Crypto Scams and Dodgy Ads

Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry plans to request a court order to shut down Facebook in the country, citing the platform's failure to prevent cryptocurrency scams and fraudulent ads. дальше »

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Thailand threatens Facebook over crypto scams and other fraudulent ads

Thailand’s digital minister said he would seek a court order to shut Facebook in the country unless it takes action on the alleged scams. дальше »

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Base Transaction Volume Briefly Tops Optimism and Arbitrum Despite Scams

Coinbase layer2 network Base saw its transaction volume briefly usurp that of Arbitrum and Optimism during the week. The post Base Transaction Volume Briefly Tops Optimism and Arbitrum Despite Scams appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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3 Scams, One Week: Optimism and Base beset by Hacks and Rugs

Hacks and Rugs Shake Optimism and Coinbase's Base Ecosystem. дальше »

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Warning! X.CGmining.com and GlobaleCrypto Join Long List of Cloud Mining Scams

Cloud mining and other crypto mining scams are some of the most prolific crypto fraud types operating today. New entries X.CGMining.com and GlobaleCrypto are only the most recent in a long list. In this article, BNC profiles several of them—many of which are still actively defrauding people today–and offers an easy-to-use guide for how to spot crypto-cloud mining frauds. дальше »

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Warning! X.CGmining.com Joins Long List of Cloud Mining Scams

Cloud mining and other crypto mining scams are some of the most prolific crypto fraud types operating today. New entry X.CGMining.com is only the most recent in a long list. In this article, BNC profiles several of them—many of which are still actively defrauding people today–and offers an easy-to-use guide for how to spot crypto-cloud mining frauds. дальше »

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Twitter Scam Infestation: How AI Tracked 95,000 Crypto ‘Free Giveaway’ Schemes

Crypto and Twitter scams have met their digital match as a team of researchers hailing from San Diego State University in California unveils an ingenious artificial intelligence (AI) tool.  Crafted with precision, this innovative system, which they call GiveawayScamHunter, is capable of ferreting out, monitoring, and laying bare the intricate web of free cryptocurrency giveaway […] дальше »

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Scientists used AI to find and track 95K ‘cryptocurrency free giveaway’ scams on Twitter

The San Diego State University team uncovered nearly a million dollars were scammed from victims via the Lists feature on Twitter — now called X. дальше »

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NFT thefts decline as FBI exposes new developer impersonation scams

The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that criminals were posing as Non-Fungible Token (NFT) developers in financial fraud schemes despite the declining number of NFT crimes and token thefts. дальше »

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Blockchain Security Firm Forta Upgrades Its Scam Detector to Battle Growing Crypto Fraud

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost to scams and exploits in July alone. дальше »

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Shariah-compliant fintech will empower Muslim communities | Opinion

For years, the crypto industry has reminded many of the Wild West. Little to no regulation, elaborate scams, and flocks of neophytes interested in taking part in the financial (r)evolution — it is indeed sometimes like a reimagined Clint Eastwood’s… дальше »

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Is waning interest the reason for a drop in NFT thefts?

The number of NFT scams has fallen consistently since February.  This is due to the persistent decline in general market interest. The monthly value of stolen non-fungible tokens (NFTs) cloThe post Is waning interest the reason for a drop in NFT thefts? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Developers

FBI warns of NFT scams as criminals impersonate developers. Tips to protect yourself from phishing schemes targeting crypto wallets and NFTs. Stay cautious! The post FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Developers appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Develop

FBI warns of NFT scams as criminals impersonate developers. Tips to protect yourself from phishing schemes targeting crypto wallets and NFTs. Stay cautious! The post FBI Issues Warning About Criminals Impersonating NFT Develop appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Coinbase battles US SEC, Worldcoin concerns mount, FTX announces reorganization plans | Weekly recap

This week, Coinbase’s legal dispute with regulators unfolds as the crackdown on hacks and scams intensifies. Meanwhile, Worldcoin is under scrutiny and FTX announces reorganization plans. Coinbase vs. дальше »

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3 Reasons Why Shiba Inu (SHIB) Saw Massive 20% Breakthrough

With imminent launch of Shibarium, oversold market and investor confidence in face of scams, Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw significant 20% surge дальше »

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FBI warns of phishing scams and social media account hijackers

The FBI warned that the account hijackers work to “create a sense of urgency” with their posts and urged people to vet any website or potential opportunity before clicking on it. дальше »

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Canadian police deploy Chainalysis Reactor to combat crypto scams

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) in Canada is incorporating Chainalysis Reactor to combat crypto scams and assist victims in retrieving funds дальше »

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