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Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud

South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,… дальше »

2024-11-13 09:46


Crypto Scammers Face Crackdown: ASIC Pulls The Plug On Over 600 Fraudulent Sites

As crypto scams have rapidly increased over the past few years, crypto crackdowns in different regions have intensified. Highlighting this is the move from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which has recently stepped up its crackdown on fraudulent activities online by unplugging several scam-related websites. дальше »

2024-8-20 22:30


How The SEC Uncovered A $300 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme

According to a press release issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 1st, eleven people have been charged for their roles in creating and promoting Forsage, a fraudulent crypto pyramid and Ponzi scheme that brought up more than $300 million from millions of retail investors across the globe. The decentralized finance (DeFi) […] дальше »

2022-8-2 01:17


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A fake Instagram account caught conducting crypto fraud

The cryptocurrency industry is no stranger to scams and fraud, unfortunately, as bad actors were a part of it ever since Bitcoin (BTC/USD) first got its value. With that said, there has been a new trend among the scammers who are using stolen photos to make fake Instagram accounts and scam people by pushing fraudulent […] The post A fake Instagram account caught conducting crypto fraud appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

2021-12-16 20:16


Cryptocurrency and credit card fraud: Q&A with n.exchange

n. exchange is a cryptocurrency exchange specializing in fiat on- and off-ramp to make crypto investment user-friendly. Their current campaign to combat credit card fraud in cryptocurrency highlights a significant rise in fraudulent purchase attempts by cyber criminals using stolen card details, most of which was perpetrated from countries in the Western hemisphere. дальше »

2021-10-12 19:39


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Brazil’s Police Force Seizes 591 Bitcoin In Country’s Largest Crypto Seizure

The Brazilian Police Force confiscated 591 bitcoin amounting to 150 million Brazilian real (about $28.6 million) in a crackdown on a suspected fraudulent scheme. According to a CNN Brazil report, federal police as part of “Operation Kryptos” – an ongoing investigation of an alleged financial pyramid scheme arrested 5 persons in connection with the crime […] дальше »

2021-8-28 17:38


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The DApp List Raises $1.9M from Ecosystem Investors to Bring Scam-Free Crypto Experience

May 7, 2021 Tortola, BVI — The Dapp List, focused on rooting out fraudulent projects, has completed a $1.9 million funding round led by notable investors and angels in the cryptocurrency space. Venture and investment funds that joined include CMS Holdings, YBB foundation, LD Capital, Bitscale Capital, BR Capital, GenBlock, SL2 Capital, and Double Peak.Read More дальше »

2021-5-8 17:01


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Cardano (ADA) intensifies efforts against scams with launch of new task force

Cardano (ADA) has rolled out a task force to fight fraudulent activities and scams. The launch is coming after a recent report of an increased spate of fraud within the crypto industry. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said he has been frustrated by the high levels of scams within the industry and thinks his company can […] The post Cardano (ADA) intensifies efforts against scams with launch of new task force appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

2021-3-31 12:11


Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto

What is a dirty bitcoin? A coin is considered “dirty” if it’s been involved in any illicit activity such as: Crypto crimes like wallet or exchange hacks; Money laundering, which includes criminals trying to hide the proceeds of their illegal activities by converting them into crypto (spoiler: it doesn’t work); Scams such as fraudulent schemes … Continued The post Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

2021-1-15 17:18


Chainalysis Announces Program for Managing Seized Crypto Assets

With government agencies confiscating massive amounts of crypto from criminal enterprises, Chainalysis has developed a program to aid in the admin of these seized digital assets. The news marks a major development in crypto-asset realization, especially against the backdrop of restitution in cases where forfeited cryptocurrencies are part of a fraudulent scheme. дальше »

2020-11-12 17:28