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Australians considered “easy prey” for crypto scam call centers
Call centers avoid targeting Americans because they didn’t want the FBI after them Australians are targeted because the AFP is less likely to go after the scammers A former call center worker in Ukraine said Australians were targeted in crypto scam calls because they were perceived as “easy prey. дальше »
2024-10-7 13:34
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Is Andrew Tate About to Drop His Own Cryptocurrency?
Andrew Tate said he would give all people who supported him a chance to make money from a new coin. The post Is Andrew Tate About to Drop His Own Cryptocurrency? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-2-3 17:30
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Chinese Gang Dupes Users With Fake Skype and Binance Apps, Millions in Crypto Stolen
SlowMist identified that a recent fake Skype app may have been carried out by Chinese gang responsible for a fake Binance app last year. The post Chinese Gang Dupes Users With Fake Skype and Binance Apps, Millions in Crypto Stolen appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-11-14 17:45
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Author’s Bitcoin Purchase Blocked, Insider’s Explanation Is Even More Worrying
Scott Dedels, a crypto author, took to X, notifying the community that a bank had blocked two separate Bitcoin purchases without any “concrete” reason given. Dedels now wants people to withdraw funds, saying financial institutions shouldn’t control how their clients decide how they spend their monies. дальше »
2023-11-7 06:00
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CFTC Reports Rising Crypto Scams: Whistleblowers Vital in Fraud Prevention
The US Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed that most anonymous tips received this year were related to crypto scams, with whistleblowers receiving almost $350 million in awards. дальше »
2023-11-1 05:37
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Binance Crypto Phishing Scammers Steal $450,000 From Hong Kong Victims
Scammers impersonating Binance have stolen about $447,000 from users in Hong Kong through phishing emails, prompting users to click a link to verify their identity, which then leads to a fake website that steals personal information. дальше »
2023-10-10 10:58
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Bitcoin Blackmail Scams Most Successful Attack Vector, But Ransomware on the Rise
Bitcoin blackmail scams have been identified as the most successful attack vector, netting scammers nearly $1. 7 million in H1 2023, according to Coin Kickoff. The study also highlighted a rise in ransomware scams. дальше »
2023-10-4 13:45
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How Crypto Scammers Are Exploiting Seniors’ Limited Digital Knowledge
Two new cases illustrate the persistent use of crypto to scam senior citizens. The post How Crypto Scammers Are Exploiting Seniors’ Limited Digital Knowledge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-15 20:15
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Elusive Cryptoqueen Evades Capture: The Mastermind Behind a $4 Billion Ponzi Scheme
Ruja Ignatova, known as the "Cryptoqueen," masterminded a $4 billion Ponzi scheme. While accomplice Karl Greenwood faces justice, Ignatova's whereabouts remain a global mystery. The post Elusive Cryptoqueen Evades Capture: The Mastermind Behind a $4 Billion Ponzi Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-15 18:52
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UK Blames Cyber Hygiene for Spike in Ransomware Attacks
A new whitepaper from the UK government blames poor cyber hygiene for most ransomware attacks. The post UK Blames Cyber Hygiene for Spike in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-13 20:36
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Thai Authorities Detain Five Foreigners Over $76 Million Crypto Scam
Thai authorities have arrested five foreign nationals in connection with a $76M investment scam. The post Thai Authorities Detain Five Foreigners Over $76 Million Crypto Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-12 22:52
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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 »
2023-9-5 08:48
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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 »
2023-8-30 02:21
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Google Crypto Ad Scam Drains Victim of $900,000; Do We Need Stricter Rules?
The unsuspecting user was redirected to a malicious doppelganger site, "http://cbridge. ceieler. network," instead of CELER. The fraud site then prompted the user to approve a transaction. When the victim complied, his digital assets worth close to $900,000 was reportedly drained from his wallet. дальше »
2023-8-23 12:45
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Elaborate Crypto Fraud Scheme Unearthed in Thailand; Chinese National Arrested
The Chief of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Pol Lt Gen Worawat Watnakhonbancha, told the paper that it was an elaborate scam. The post Elaborate Crypto Fraud Scheme Unearthed in Thailand; Chinese National Arrested appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-18 13:45
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Web3 Crypto Scams Wipe Out Nearly $150M in a Single Week of June
Web3 crypto scams resulted in almost $150 million lost in one week in June 2023, with total losses reaching $471 million in the first half of the year, according to reports. The post Web3 Crypto Scams Wipe Out Nearly $150M in a Single Week of June appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-3 09:45
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Canadian Watchdog Warns of Crypto Platforms Using Fictitious Regulatory Certifications
The CSA cautioned against misleading companies and revealed that some businesses falsely refer to themselves as "reliable and trustworthy online trading platforms" based on bogus certifications. дальше »
2023-6-21 12:59
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Crypto scams and exploits in May led to $60M loss: CertiK
Crypto-related exploits, hacks, and scams in May resulted in nearly $60 million in losses, according to blockchain security firm Certik. On May 31, CertiK confirmed that malicious players in the industry stole $59. дальше »
2023-6-1 12:30
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Crypto Scammers dupe over 14,000 people to make $6.4M from ‘fake token claims’
Crypto scammers made around 3,234 Ethereum (ETH) — worth over $6 million — from fake airdrops in the past nine months, according to a report by AegisWeb3. The report showed that between August 2022 and May, the scammers defrauded 14,605 people through their fake token claim scams. дальше »
2023-5-19 16:30
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Crypto Scammers Exploit Google Ads and AT&T Email Accounts
As crypto scammers increasingly exploit Google Ads for phishing schemes and compromise AT&T email accounts to steal digital assets, stakeholders must collaborate to implement stronger security measures and protect users from these threats. дальше »
2023-4-29 22:52
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Gaming Platform DecentraBet Accused of Misleading Investors
Crypto sleuth FatManTerra has accused decentralized casino DecentraBet of misleading investors with a non-functional crypto casino. The post Gaming Platform DecentraBet Accused of Misleading Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-3 17:56
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Australia cracks down on crypto scams, boosts regulatory team
The Australian government is strengthening its market regulator's digital asset team as part of a three-stage plan to regulate crypto and ensure proper risk disclosure from crypto companies. дальше »
2023-2-3 16:05
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My Big Coin founder sentenced to 8 years in prison for fraud
My Big Coin founder Randall Crater has been found guilty of committing wired fraud and unlawful monetary transactions. He is sentenced to 100 months in jail and $7.6 million in fines. My Big Coin fraud story Randall, 52, of Lake… дальше »
2023-2-1 16:30
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Canada alerts on crypto fraud that caused $1b losses across America
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting locals to a cryptocurrency fraud that it describes as a "pig slaughtering" scheme. дальше »
2023-1-10 14:06
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Executives from $1.5B South Korean crypto exchange fraud jailed
The latest court action now takes the number of V Global execs behind bars up to seven, as the CEO was previously sentenced to a 22-year prison term. дальше »
2022-12-29 08:49
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Chinese police arrest 63 people for laundering $1,7bn in crypto
Chinese police have arrested a gang of people accused of laundering $1.7 billion (12 billion in Chinese yuan). Its 63 members laundered their funds using crypto in May 2021. According to a local report, the gang used money from illegal… дальше »
2022-12-13 00:26
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Fake Michael Saylor Giveaway Costs Bitcoin User $179,000
A bitcoin user paid the equivalent of 3 BTC, or $179,000, to a "confirmed" giveaway scam impersonating MicroStrategy chief executive officer Michael Saylor. The post Fake Michael Saylor Giveaway Costs Bitcoin User $179,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-23 19:00
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BitConnect promoter pleads guilty over Ponzi scheme as platform faces new SEC charges
Former BitConnect promoter Glenn Arcaro has pled guilty to his role in the saga, but the whereabouts of the firm’s founder, Satish Kumbhani, are unknown. дальше »
2021-9-2 05:13
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Crypto Scams Constitute Two-thirds of Reported Investment Fraud in Austria
Austrian regulators say crypto scams are the most reported forms of investment fraud in the country ahead of the usual suspects like stock or gold schemes. Authorities in the country are trying to firm up virtual currency regulations to combat the menace of such criminal activities while regulated trading in digital assets continues to enjoyRead More дальше »
2021-2-20 22:00
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US ramps up enforcement actions against global crypto scams
The U.S. Justice Department has announced sanctions against two Russians, and the arrest of two Malaysians, over separate seven-figure crypto scams. дальше »
2020-9-17 06:21
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Australian Crypto Scams Reports Up by 200% in 2018
A new report published May 1 by Australia’s financial watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), reveals that… The post Australian Crypto Scams Reports Up by 200% in 2018 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-2 15:14
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