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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 | |
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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 | |
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U.S. House Committee Plans for Heap of Crypto Hearings in September
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is poised to launch a series of crypto hearings digging into several aspects of the industry, including decentralized finance (DeFi), the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight of digital assets businesses and the implications of "pig butchering" scams. дальше »
2024-8-30 00:48 | |
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Swipe Right For Scams? Canadian Authorities Warn Of Rising Crypto Frauds On Dating Apps
As summer heats up, so does the activity of crypto scammers on Canadian dating apps and websites. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has reported a troubling rise in romance and investment scams, also known as ‘pig butchering’ targeting individuals on dating platforms, involving sophisticated schemes that leverage cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2024-5-30 03:00 | |
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From Love to Loss: How Romance Scams Increased 85X Since 2020
Since 2020, romance scams have escalated dramatically, leveraging the anonymity of cryptocurrency to defraud victims of millions, highlighting a darker side of digital evolution. The post From Love to Loss: How Romance Scams Increased 85X Since 2020 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-1 00:00 | |
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Handy tips to ward off scams and phishing attempts
The official blog for Trezor, the world’s first hardware wallet. All you need to keep your digital assets safe. - Medium дальше »
2024-2-18 13:03 | |
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How to stay safe from NFT scams
NFT is short for a non-fungible token, but you probably already have heard of this massive buzzword. If we go into more detail, the term non-fungible token refers to interchangeable digital assets, including anything from videos and audio files to photos. дальше »
2022-11-8 15:22 | |
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Crypto Bust: China Collars 93 For Laundering $5 Billion In Digital Currencies
China has become a hotbed of illicit crypto trade lately. The country has earned quite a reputation in the international community when it comes to scams and illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-9-29 04:12 | |
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MetaMask Update Geared Toward Alerting Users To Avoid Scams
Has the preponderance of recent social media NFT scams got you down? Or, perhaps more accurately, robbed your wallet of hard-earned digital assets? An update to Ethereum’s MetaMask might be the answer to wallet security after a spike in “wallet drainer” activity. дальше »
2022-8-1 10:39 | |
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REV3AL – NFT and Digital Asset Authentication Technology Launches on KuCoin June 30th
REV3AL, a new and innovative cryptocurrency project, comes at a critical time in the crypto sector when scams and fraud are on the rise. As a solution to the hindering growth of the digital media market, REV3AL offers digital copyright protection and anti-counterfeiting solutions for artists, creators, and intellectual property owners. дальше »
2022-6-29 13:15 | |
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The A to Z of Sartoshi's exit from 'mfers' and what it could mean for community
It is no secret that NFTs have taken the crypto world by storm. From fads to outright scams, NFTs have been pretty much-called everything. However, the NFT craze has given the world works of digital aThe post The A to Z of Sartoshi's exit from 'mfers' and what it could mean for community appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-6-11 03:30 | |
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Phishing Scams Target Users Of Crypto Data Tracking Websites With Malicious Ad
Phishing scams are not new in the digital space, and cybercriminals are increasingly employing them in the crypto space. For example, multiple reports on Friday have revealed that scammers targeted users of crypto data tracking platforms CoinGecko and Etherscan. дальше »
2022-5-15 16:18 | |
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Man Faces Considerable Jail Time After Committing Crypto Fraud Worth Thousands Of Dollars
Cryptocurrency scams are casting a dark cloud over the entire ecosystem while law enforcement agencies scramble to rein in the chaos. The latest is the conviction of an individual that defrauded individuals with the IGOBIT digital token. дальше »
2022-3-22 17:08 | |
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UAE Introduces New Law to Combat Crypto Crime, Allows Licensed Cryptocurrency Offering & Promotion
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is introducing new rules to promote cryptocurrency development while curbing digital currency scams targeting investors in the country. Under the new rules, crypto scammers will face prison time for up to 5 years and a penalty of up to AED 1 million (just over $272k), starting January 2, 2022. дальше »
2021-12-30 20:14 | |
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Recover Bitcoin Lost to Fake Investment and Trading Scams With Cryptoinvestigo
Trading and investment frauds have been around for many years. But the emergence of cryptocurrency has brought about a new breed of scammers. People lose money daily to crypto investment scams as well as other kinds of digital currency-related scams. дальше »
2021-10-20 13:54 | |
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Chinese Securities Regulator Seeks to Tackle Unlicensed Crypto Trading in Hong Kong
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is planning to expand its regulatory oversight to include cryptocurrency, in a bid to clamp down on unlicensed crypto transactions and digital assets scams in Hong Kong. дальше »
2021-9-8 11:00 | |
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Phishing Scams Take Advantage of Crypto Hype
Avast , a global leader in digital security and privacy, has observed in the first six months of 2021 that cryptocurrency-focused phishing scams are more... дальше »
2021-7-14 20:10 | |
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Cuban Central Bank Issues Warning on the Rising Number of Crypto-Related Ponzi Cases
Cuba has witnessed some exciting times in the last few months as far as nationwide digital currency acceptance, but the road toward this goal is still under construction. The country’s central bank recently issued a warning about the rising number of cryptocurrency-related scam cases across the island. дальше »
2021-5-19 12:30 | |
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Nigerian Blockchain Educator Says Uncertain Regulations and Scams Slow Adoption of Cryptocurrencies
With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria is widely regarded as one the biggest crypto markets in the world. Some in the crypto world believe Nigeria is one of the few countries better placed to see a greater acceptance of digital currencies. дальше »
2021-4-15 09:30 | |
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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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Popular Browsers Like Google Fail to Catch Copycat Crypto Sites, Scams Make the Top Results
As the digital asset economy grows popular and a number of crypto companies become well known, copycat scammers appear in greater numbers. There are a number of websites that are clones of the official web page from companies that provide mining device sales, wallets, full nodes, paper wallet tools, and popular trading platforms. дальше »
2020-12-13 09:00 | |
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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Makes DeFi Bet: The ‘Cutting Edge’ of the Crypto Ecosystem
Mike Novogratz, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Galaxy Digital Investments said all the scams and get-rich-fast schemes in decentralized finance (DeFi) give the cryptocurrency industry a bad name. дальше »
2020-9-30 16:22 | |
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‘Large-Scale’ Crypto Exit Scams Detected in Estonia’s E-Residency Program
Estonia had granted foreigners remote access to its digital infrastructure through its e-residency program, which is now linked to cryptocurrency frauds abroad. Amidst Europe working on improving its anti-money laundering rules, with EU banking watchdog calling for a single set of regulations after going through several related scandals, companies headed by Estonian e-residents have been […] The post 'Large-Scale' Crypto Exit Scams Detected in Estonia’s E-Residency Program first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-9-29 20:50 | |
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California Attorney General’s Office Issues Crypto Scam Warning
Xavier Becerra, Attorney General (AG) for the State of California, released a warning for investors and consumers on Friday, highlighting the rise in digital asset scams. The warning provides guidance and caution, given the substantial number and variety of scams that have plagued the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2020-8-8 23:32 | |
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These Crypto Exchanges are Seeing Massive Inflows of Illicit Funding, Claims Report
It’s no secret that the anonymous and entirely digital crypto market is rife with scams, fraud, and crime. Although this only accounts for a small portion of the market as a whole, it is still a thorn in the side of the industry. дальше »
2020-7-15 05:00 | |
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University of California Falls Prey to $1.15M Crypto Ransom Scam
It’s no secret that the crypto industry is rife with scams, hacks, and other nefarious activities, with the decentralized and private nature of many digital assets being conducive to these types of undertakings. дальше »
2020-7-1 05:00 | |
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Mighty Ducks Star Brock Pierce Endorses Potential Crypto Ponzi EXW Wallet, Before Deleting Tweet
Crypto scams have in the past become a popular way to rip off unsuspecting investors looking to join the digital currency space. Brock Pierce, one of the crypto market billionaires, was recently accused of giving an endorsement to a probable scam dubbed ‘EXW Wallet’. дальше »
2020-1-9 21:26 | |
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Cryptocurrency Theft Totals Quickly Approaching $20B Over the Past Decade
Recent investigations into the ‘shadow side of cryptocurrencies’ have discovered that around €15 billion ($16. 7B) in digital assets have been stolen since 2011. Scams are without a doubt still rampant in the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2020-1-8 15:15 | |
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Binance CEO: Govts' embrace of digital currency to push adoption in 2020
Bitcoin skyrocketing, altcoins nosediving, scams, hacks, even central banks announcing digital currencies, 2019 had it all and then some. Looking at the onset of the next decade, the market has a lot The post Binance CEO: Govts' embrace of digital currency to push adoption in 2020 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-12-21 14:30 | |
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More banks could venture into digital assets through crypto-custodial services
On the latest episode of the 'On The Brink with Castle Island' podcast, hosts Matt Walsh and Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures spoke about recent ICO scams, Jack Dorsey’s activity with Square CryThe post More banks could venture into digital assets through crypto-custodial services appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-12-15 23:30 | |
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Irish Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitsane Vanishes Overnight in Suspected Exit Scam
According to a Forbes article published on June 27, 2019, Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane has suspiciously disappeared from the market leaving almost 246,000 users without their digital assets. дальше »
2019-6-29 19:00 | |
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Real-Time Blockchain Monitoring Platform Offers Advanced Threat Detection to the Market
With the growth of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in recent years, so has the number of hacks. As the volume of threats increases, so does the need for the right tools to identify and take preventative measures. дальше »
2019-6-24 12:27 | |
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Former BitConnect India chief on the run after promoting another crypto-scam
India‘s authorities have uncovered more cryptocurrency scams connected to the alleged head of BitConnect Asia, Divyesh Darji, Times of India reports. Police claim Darji had also been marketing another dubious cryptocurrency-related investment, “Regal Coin,” by offering short-term returns of 5,000 percent on any investments made. дальше »
2019-6-4 10:43 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’
The accusation that bitcoin is nothing more than a Ponzi scheme is perhaps the oldest, longest-standing criticism of the digital bearer asset. The basic idea is that there is nothing of value here and the entire purpose of bitcoin’s existence is to enrich Satoshi Nakamoto and the speculators who bought in for a few pennies or dollars in the early days by tricking others into buying in at a higher price. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:03 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] looks really good when you align it next to gold, says Ikigai CIO Travis Kling
The digital asset world has been rocked by several scams and negative news over its lifetime. However, the current bullish scenario seems to have provided a reprieve from it. This was a topic discussed in the latest WhatBitcoinDidPodcast hosted by Peter McCormack, where he spoke to Travis Kling, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ikigai […] The post Bitcoin [BTC] looks really good when you align it next to gold, says Ikigai CIO Travis Kling appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-29 01:30 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Higher BTC price brings more BTC scams?
As the cryptoverse regains its lost shine with the recent bull run and welcomes a new breed of enthusiasts, the bad players in the market have amped up their efforts into conning the naive crowd. One of the upcoming scams in this light is the “digital wallets,” that are being identified and blocked on a […] The post Bitcoin [BTC]: Higher BTC price brings more BTC scams? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-24 05:30 | |
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A Group of Major Crypto Traders Reportedly Considers Scammer Blacklist
Several major cryptocurrency traders have reportedly begun discussing plans to enact an industry-wide blacklist of suspicious actors, to stem the tide of scams, theft and fraud in the crypto space. дальше »
2019-5-10 15:52 | |
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Jibrel Network Warns Wallet Holders of Social Media Phishing Scam Using Their Name
It is very common in the digital asset sphere to have cases of different types of scams regularly. The latest of such crypto scams that has got the attention of everyone in the cryptocurrency community is a social media attack on the Jibrel Wallet. дальше »
2019-5-9 00:08 | |
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Myanmar Central Bank Warns Against Cryptocurrency Trading
Myanmar’s apex bank is sounding a note of warning to citizens against the dangers of trading with cryptocurrency. Per the report from The Irrawaddy May 03, 2019, the country’s central bank frowns on the use of virtual currencies, as there have been reports of digital currency scams by inexperienced victims. дальше »
2019-5-5 01:00 | |
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BitGo Chief Security Officer says cryptocurrency regulation should ‘absolutely’ be at state-level
The dichotomy of regulation and security are seen by some as opposing forces, and others as one that can provide unifying stability to the cryptocurrency industry. Irrespective of the views, at a juncture where scams, frauds, and misrepresentations are running rampant in the industry, regulation and security are undoubtedly a priority. дальше »
2019-5-5 19:30 | |
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Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07 | |
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SEC, CFTC Issue Investment Warning on Crypto Scams
Sensing a rise in crypto-related scams and fraudulent investment schemes, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint warning to investors, encouraging them to take a more thorough approach to verifying potential investments in the space. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:43 | |
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Is The Nui Co-Founder Behind Smart RevvCard And The Digital Vault Crypto MLM Gig?
Is The Nui Co-Founder Behind RevvCard And The Digital Vault? If you follow crypto and multi-level marketing (MLM) news, you have already heard of Nui, a MLM company which is known for not being very trustworthy. дальше »
2019-3-29 00:03 | |
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France Won’t Launch Cryptocurrency Anytime Soon: PwC Blockchain Exec
France’s central bank won’t issue its own digital currency anytime soon because doing so would be a complex undertaking that could hurt the country’s flailing economy. That’s the assessment of Pauline Adam Kalfon, a blockchain and cryptocurrency partner at PwC France. дальше »
2019-3-24 16:15 | |
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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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