Scams - Свежие новости [ Фото в новостях ] | |
Illicit crypto inflows from Japanese exchanges plummet in 2024, Chainalysis reveals
Japan witnessed a significant decline in crypto-related scams during the first half of 2024, according to data from Chainalysis. Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) inflows to clusters identified as scams dropped by 69% and nearly 50%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023. дальше »
2024-11-22 13:12 | |
|
Chainalysis: ETH scams linked to Japanese crypto exchanges drop 69% in H1 2024
Illicit crypto inflows from Japanese exchanges have dropped in 2024, with ETH scams recording a 69% decline, data shows. Crypto fraud and scam activity linked to Japanese crypto exchanges dropped significantly in the first half of 2024, according to data… дальше »
2024-11-22 12:09 | |
|
|
Phishing scams exploit Japan’s digital currencies as fraud cases rise: report
Digital currencies issued by local governments in Japan are increasingly being exploited by phishing scams, with fraudsters taking advantage of reward programs. A series of fraud cases has exposed vulnerabilities in digital currencies issued by Japanese municipalities, prompting calls for… дальше »
2024-11-21 15:44 | |
|
|
Irish authorities seize $3.4m in crypto linked to Chinese ‘pig butchering’ scams
Irish authorities have seized over $3.42 million worth of cryptocurrency, believed to be the proceeds of “pig butchering” scams committed by a Chinese syndicate. According to a report from the Irish Independent citing an unnamed source, an investigation led by… дальше »
2024-11-15 14:39 | |
|
|
US and Canadian banks face tenfold rise in digital scams, new report reveals
Digital scams have surged tenfold this year in the US and Canada as fraudsters increasingly leverage social engineering to deceive customers, according to cybersecurity firm BioCatch. This rise highlights the shift in criminal tactics that exploit human behavior rather than bypassing technology, posing significant challenges for financial institutions. дальше »
2024-11-13 18:23 | |
|
|
Chinese national admits to laundering crypto scam loot via US companies
A Chinese national has pleaded guilty to laundering $73 million linked to crypto scams through multiple shell companies in the United States. According to a Nov. 12 announcement from the Department of Justice, the accused Daren Li, a dual citizen… дальше »
2024-11-13 14:44 | |
|
|
BlockDAG Amongst 2024’s Nine Hottest Telegram Tap Games to Start Earning Real Money Now
With an overwhelming number of tap clickers emerging on Telegram, it’s important to sift through the noise as many turn out to be scams. Despite the disappointment caused by some high-profile project failures like Hamster, there are still tap clickers out there that not only promise but also deliver real profit opportunities. These projects, set […] дальше »
2024-11-9 19:41 | |
|
|
Coinbase CISO: Social engineering scams top threat to crypto users
According to Jeff Lunglhofer, Coinbase’s chief information security officer, social engineering scams are currently the biggest threat to crypto users and holders. Lunglhofer spoke to crypto.news in an interview about the rise of such scams, which are a threat to… дальше »
2024-11-7 22:04 | |
|
|
Wiz Khalifa's hacked X account promotes fraudulent $WIZ memecoin
Hackers hijacked Wiz Khalifa’s X account to promote the $WIZ memecoin Celebrity-themed memecoins often lead to scams as hackers exploit high-profile accounts In a surprising twist, rapper The post Wiz Khalifa's hacked X account promotes fraudulent $WIZ memecoin appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-11-5 06:00 | |
|
|
ZachXBT exposes ‘Zopp0’s’ crypto scams with influencer support in market manipulation
In new findings by blockchain analyst ZachXBT, the crypto community faces a new wave of market manipulation schemes allegedly orchestrated by a figure named “Zopp0.” The report reveals how Zopp0, behind projects like SCALE, NTD, TPU, and OPSEC, exploited the influence of high-profile social media personalities to promote unverified projects, masking the lack of technical […] дальше »
2024-11-4 11:37 | |
|
|
October sees 20 crypto hacks with $88.4 million in losses, reports PeckShield
October saw continued challenges in the cryptocurrency sector, with hacker attacks and phishing scams resulting in $181 million in losses, according to a recent report by blockchain analytics firm PeckShield. дальше »
2024-11-3 13:45 | |
|
|
Seized Alameda Funds On The Move: US Gov’t Shifts Additional Crypto Assets
The US government has swapped its ANT tokens for more liquid Ethereum ahead of a planned crypto phaseout. Related Reading: Did YouTuber MrBeast Make $23 Million From Crypto Scams? Shocking Allegations Emerge The government-controlled crypto wallet that holds nearly $974,000 worth of digital assets has, for the first time in almost 24 months, been activated, […] дальше »
2024-11-2 19:30 | |
|
|
October Crypto Losses Drop, But Total Hacks Still Top $1.4 Billion This Year
According to the latest report from blockchain security firm Immunefi, the cryptocurrency sector will face persistent challenges with hacks and scams in 2024. The report highlights that although exploit losses have decreased monthly, the industry has seen more than $1. дальше »
2024-11-1 09:30 | |
|
|
Did YouTuber MrBeast Make $23 Million From Crypto Scams? Shocking Allegations Emerge
A YouTube sensation is currently under fire after several on-chain investigators found traces of information that linked the social media influencer to dubious cryptocurrency promotions. These recent allegations against the content creator, MrBeast, again opened the debate on whether influencers should be held accountable when promoting crypto. дальше »
2024-11-1 02:00 | |
|
|
Crypto firms among top targets of audio and video deepfake attacks
Crypto companies are among the most affected by audio and video deepfake frauds in 2024, with more than half reporting incidents in a recent survey. According to the survey conducted by forensic services firm Regula, 57% of crypto companies reported being victims of audio fraud, while 53% of the respondents fell for fake video scams. дальше »
2024-11-1 22:37 | |
|
|
YouTuber MrBeast allegedly netted $23m from crypto scams
MrBeast and members of his YouTube influencer circle allegedly profited millions of dollars from questionable crypto deals, according to a group of on-chain investigators. With 320 million YouTube subscribers, James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, is one of… дальше »
2024-10-30 19:11 | |
|
|
Warning! Most Cloud Mining Platforms Are Scams
'Cloud mining' schemes are among the most prevalent forms of crypto fraud. While there may be legitimate platforms, Brave New Coin's research over several years has not identified any cloud mining operations that weren't fraudulent. дальше »
2024-10-30 08:55 | |
|
|
Making investments easy and accessible with CoinDepo
Making money on the crypto market is still not as easy as it looks, rug pulls and scams are quite common in the space and any user who is new to the space may fall victim to these. Another major problThe post Making investments easy and accessible with CoinDepo appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-10-28 16:45 | |
|
|
Memecoin risks: Investor loses $500k in Solana's ANT token in under an hour
A trader lost $454,000 in an hour due to a poorly timed memecoin investment. Centralization on Solana raises concerns about memecoins and scams, according to Edward Snowden. In 2024, the surThe post Memecoin risks: Investor loses $500k in Solana's ANT token in under an hour appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-10-26 08:30 | |
|
|
Bitget tightens token listing criteria to avoid exit scams
Bitget is implementing new guidelines by introducing mandatory legal reviews, stricter tokenomics analysis, and comprehensive background checks. According to a Bitget press release shared with crypto. дальше »
2024-10-10 16:32 | |
|
|
Binance CEO responds to launchpool accusations, discusses crypto scams
During a recent AMA, Binance CEO Richard Teng addressed accusations of misusing Launchpool funds, discussed the HBO documentary on Bitcoin’s creator, and outlined the company’s efforts against crypto scams. дальше »
2024-10-9 18:54 | |
|
|
Crypto scam: Coinbase warns Gen Z about growing online threats
Coinbase is raising awareness about the rise of online scams targeting younger users, particularly Gen Z. In a blog post published on Oct. 8, Coinbase outlined four online threats Gen Z should be aware of, including social media fraud, romance… дальше »
2024-10-9 22:11 | |
|
|
Crypto Influencer Ansem Called Out By ZachXBT For Scam Tactics
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has accused well-known influencer Ansem of operating pump-and-dump memecoin scams in the most recent crypto contrroversy. The conflict started after prominent cryptocurrency personality Murad Mahmudov’s statement spurred discussion over the emergence of meme coins in the current market cycle. дальше »
2024-10-7 21:30 | |
|
|
Industry Responds To Billionaire Mark Cuban Calling Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Meme Coins ‘Rug Pulls In The Works’
Billionaire investor and tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has sparked ire from the meme coin community with his recent remark, labeling all meme coins as potential exit scams with no real-world utility. дальше »
2024-10-6 15:13 | |
|
|
Crypto Hacks Hit $735 Million, Total Value Lost Rises 9.5% In Q3 – Report
Blockchain security firm CertiK shared its Q3 reports, revealing that crypto hacks’ total value stolen increased by nearly 10% last quarter while phishing scams and private key compromises accounted for 91% of the total losses. дальше »
2024-10-4 18:00 | |
|
|
Crypto scam: Vietnamese police arrest 5 in crypto fraud ring
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… дальше »
2024-10-4 17:05 | |
|
|
Phishing scams plague crypto with $46M loss in September, $126M in Q3
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. дальше »
2024-10-4 15:18 | |
|
|
Crypto phishing losses drop to $43m in September: Scam Sniffer
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… дальше »
2024-10-4 13:36 | |
|
|
Edward Snowden Slams Solana As A Centralized System For Scams
Edward Snowden, the renowned whistleblower and privacy advocate, made sharp comments about Solana during the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore. After delivering his speech, titled “The Next Threat to Speech,” Snowden engaged in a Q&A session where he criticized Solana’s architecture, expressing concerns about its centralized nature and the types of projects it facilitates. Responding to […] дальше »
2024-10-3 06:30 | |
|
|
Snowden calls Solana a centralized chain used for ‘meme coins and scams’
Edward Snowden criticizes Solana for centralization, sparking debate over its blockchain model and governance. The post Snowden calls Solana a centralized chain used for ‘meme coins and scams’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-10-3 20:46 | |
|
|
Crypto losses from hacks, scams soar to $750 million in Q3 – CertiK
Malicious actors stole more than $750 million in various crypto-related hacks and scams during the third quarter, pushing total losses for the year to over $1. 9 billion, according to CertiK’s quarterly Hack3d security report. дальше »
2024-10-2 23:15 | |
|
|
SlowMist Q3 Report: Crypto Thefts Decline, Phishing Becomes More Sophisticated
SlowMist's Q3 2024 report shows crypto thefts are down, but warns of rising phishing scams and key leaks targeting users. The post SlowMist Q3 Report: Crypto Thefts Decline, Phishing Becomes More Sophisticated appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-10-2 22:30 | |
|
|
Crypto scammer hit with $36 million fine by CFTC for fraud
The hefty fine and penalties underscore the CFTC's commitment to cracking down on financial fraud, potentially deterring future scams. The post Crypto scammer hit with $36 million fine by CFTC for fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-9-23 21:20 | |
|
|
SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams
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. дальше »
2024-9-18 22:30 | |
|
|
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams
One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeast Asian country. дальше »
2024-9-18 19:57 | |
|
|
SEC vs Ripple Case: Lawyer’s New Details as XRP Price Rises
Lawyer Fred Rispoli provided an update on the ongoing Crypto vs SEC battle yesterday. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stirred controversy with a tweet stating that scammers often use innovations and emerging technologies like crypto to perpetrate investment scams. дальше »
2024-9-15 12:20 | |
|
|
US sanctions Cambodian senator involved in crypto-related human trafficking scams
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat for his role in operating cyber-scam centers that exploited trafficked workers to run crypto scams. In a Sept. 12 press release, Phat,… дальше »
2024-9-14 13:40 | |
|
|
