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FBI investigates crypto romance scammers that swindled $5m
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating crypto scammers who posed as romantic interests to defraud victims of nearly $5 million through dubious investment schemes. Federal prosecutors in North Carolina are looking to seize over $4.99 million recovered from unhosted… дальше »
2024-11-19 12:59
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FBI accuses crypto exec of paying LA cops to extort victim’s digital assets
The founder of a cryptocurrency trading platform has been accused of paying Los Angeles police officers to help him extort a victim for their digital assets. A complaint filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation accuses Adam Iza of bribing… дальше »
2024-9-28 12:51
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FBI traces crypto transfers to dismantle $100m dark web marketplace
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a dark web narcotics marketplace owner after tracking illicit crypto transfers. Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old Taiwan resident, was found guilty of operating a $100 million dark web narcotics marketplace. Known online as… дальше »
2024-5-22 12:20
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Bitcoin ransomware defrauds over 250 companies for $42m
Federal Bureau of Investigation officials warn the public about the spread of Akira ransomware. дальше »
2024-4-20 19:51
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Three arrested in $10M bank fraud, crypto laundering scheme
The U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the FBI announced three arrests related to a $10 million scheme involving cryptocurrency on Nov. 16. The authorities said that Zhong Shi Gao, Naifeng Xu, and Fei Jiang were arrested after participating in a scheme to steal millions of dollars from U. дальше »
2023-11-17 02:45
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Stake hack of $41M was performed by North Korean group: FBI
After investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group. дальше »
2023-9-8 22:30
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Report Shows FBI’s Crypto Bag Grew Significantly In 4 Months
Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, authorities have in the past made several seizures of cryptocurrencies. This time around, a recent filing by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that the agency confiscated close to $1. дальше »
2023-8-21 13:40
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Fake beta-testing apps enlisted to rob cryptocurrency, FBI reports
The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that fraudulent beta-testing applications were masquerading as genuine cryptocurrency investment platforms to steal funds from unsuspecting victims, according to an Aug. дальше »
2023-8-15 16:00
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FBI releases warning about fake crypto job advertisements
The fake job advertisements have lured prospective employees to foreign countries, forcing participation in cryptocurrency fraud schemes. дальше »
2023-5-23 12:37
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FBI probing 3Commas API leak
Earlier this week, an unnamed source revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the 3Comma data breach. дальше »
2022-12-31 22:29
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Chinese Intelligence Officers Charged in the U.S. for Bribery and Theft
A criminal complaint has been opened in the US Federal court, in Brooklyn. Charged were two Chinese intelligence officers for their attempt to disrupt a prosecution in New York’s Eastern District. дальше »
2022-10-29 16:30
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Former FBI Agent BJ Kang Joins Binance.US as Head of Investigation
Binance.US, the US branch of crypto exchange Binance, has hired FBI agent BJ Kang as its first Head of Investigation. дальше »
2022-10-21 13:00
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FBI Raises Alarm On Crypto Cyber Fraud, Says $42.7 Million Lost Since December
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consumer alert last month regarding the growing risk of crypto frauds. The FBI is now adding its voice to the chorus by issuing its own warning. FBI Cautions Against Crypto Scam Apps The agency is alerting banks and investors about an eight-month period of increased cybercrime activity involving […] дальше »
2022-7-20 04:16
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‘Pig slaughtering’ crypto scams reap millions on Silicon Valley dating apps
“I never thought it could happen to me because I use tech. I’ve written software,” a victim of the pig slaughtering scam noted.
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FBI Warns Of Increased Cryptocurrency ATM Scams – Offers A Way Out For Users
The FBI has issued a warning to citizens concerning the spate of scams and fraudulent activities. The law enforcement agency disclosed that the scams leverage cryptocurrency ATMs and QR codes. The decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies makes it difficult for operatives to recover lost funds. дальше »
2021-11-8 18:50
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Sanctioned Russian oligarch urges central bank to embrace Bitcoin
The U.S. Treasury asked cryptocurrency companies to ensure compliance with sanctions last week.
дальше »2021-10-21 14:23
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DoJ, Chainalysis work to break up ransomware network that targets hospitals
The Department of Justice has seized half a million dollars in crypto from NetWalker, in an operation that also involved Bulgarian authorities. дальше »
2021-1-28 00:04
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Update: "Coin Signals" trader also faces charges from the CFTC
Arrested by the FBI earlier today, 24-year-old Spence also faces civil charges of fraud that look to bar him from future trading. дальше »
2021-1-27 23:14
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US Sanctions Strategy and Crypto: The Cracks Are Showing in Iran
The U.S. Treasury is working to enforce sanctions in crypto but economic war risks isolating the country
дальше »2020-3-15 18:00
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Apple Prefers Helping the FBI Over Properly Encrypting Customers’ Backups
In the technology industry, there are always interesting developments to take note of. Some time ago, Apple hinted at using encrypted backups for iPhones. Those plans were ultimately scrapped, and it seems the reason for doing so is not what one may think. дальше »
2020-1-22 07:00
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Bitfinex Moves Judiciary to Unlock their $880 Million in Seized Capital
According to new court filings, Bitfinex’s parent company, iFinex Inc, has filed a discovery with relation to the $880 million seized from the exchange and its partner companies. These funds were held by Crypto Capital on behalf of Bitfinex and was seized by the FBI amid shadow banking allegations, as revealed by court filings, OctoberRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-10-21 15:00
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Capital One hacker indicted by authorities for illegal cryptocurrency mining, crypto-jacking operations
In the latest update from the Capital One illegal cryptocurrency mining case, hacker Paige Thompson has been indicted for stealing data, in addition to using stolen computer power for crypto-mining activities. дальше »
2019-8-29 19:00
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US FBI Calls for QuadrigaCX Users to Provide Information
Victims in the aftermath of the QuadrigaCX scandal have been called on to provide information by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation
дальше »2019-6-5 19:03
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US Federal Bureau of Investigation Calls for QuadrigaCX Users to Provide Information
Victims in the aftermath of the QuadrigaCX scandal have been called on to provide information by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation
дальше »2019-6-4 19:03
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FBI Dismantles Deep Dot Web in Seismic Dark Market Platform Bust
By CCN: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has busted several people accused of running the Deep Dot Web, a website that provides access to illegal dark web marketplaces and websites. According to several reports, the feds worked in partnership with Europol and law enforcement authorities in Germany and the Netherlands over a period of two years, before making a number of arrests in Israel, Germany, France, Netherlands and Brazil. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:18
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$77,000 Cash Seized by FBI, Suspects Say They Were Trying to Buy Bitcoin
Two bags carrying over $77,000 in cash were seized by the FBI in January at the Dallas Love Field Airport. The suspects claimed the money would be used to buy bitcoin. Smells Fishy — Or Like Weed The FBI filed a complaint for forfeiture in federal court last week after seizing two bags carrying more than $77,000 in cash earlier this year. дальше »
2018-7-27 00:00
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