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Deepfake AI Enables $46 Million Crypto Romance Scam Targeting Asian Men
Hong Kong police uncovered a $46 million deepfake crypto romance scam, exploiting AI to trick victims into investing in fake cryptocurrencies. 27 suspects were arrested for targeting men across Asia. дальше »
2024-10-15 15:49 | |
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Ohio AG’s new fraud unit recovers $130k from crypto scam
Ohio’s new fraud investigations unit recovered $130,000 lost in a crypto scam targeting a Worthington senior, marking its first success since being established. Ohio’s newly formed Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has succeeded in recovering $130,000 lost in a crypto scam… дальше »
2024-10-9 10:56 | |
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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 | |
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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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Two arrested in $243M social engineering scam targeting Genesis creditor
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a $243 million theft targeting a creditor of the now-defunct trading firm Genesis. The arrests came after an investigation by blockchain researcher ZachXBT, who uncovered how the victim was deceived by a social engineering scam on August 19. дальше »
2024-9-20 21:04 | |
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Malaysian police arrest 21 in crypto fraud scheme targeting Japanese investors
Malaysian authorities have taken down a major cryptocurrency scam scheme targeting Japanese nationals. According to local reports, the Royal Malaysia Police, also known as PDRM, arrested 21 individuals in connection with the fraud during coordinated raids on two high-end properties… дальше »
2024-8-28 12:47 | |
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Dogecoin Influencer Issues Critical Scam Alert To DOGE Community
A Dogecoin (DOGE) influencer has sounded the alarm about a scam attack targeting members of the DOGE community. The influence has issued a critical warning about a new fraudulent social media account posing as the Dogecoin Foundation. дальше »
2024-8-20 03:00 | |
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US seeking to forfeit $2.5m for pig-butchering scam victims: ‘we will find them’
U.S. attorneys are attempting to seize $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from an international “pig butchering” scam targeting American victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover 2,546,415.01 USDT seized by… дальше »
2024-7-18 16:58 | |
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Washington financial watchdog warns of scam involving fake crypto ‘professors’
A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency investors, with the bad actors masquerading as business “professors.” According to a warning issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the scheme starts with advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook,… дальше »
2024-7-17 12:48 | |
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Crypto scammers stole nearly $60m from 20 victims in H1 2024, data shows
Phishing scammers made over $300 million across EVM chains by targeting around 260,000 victims, data compiled by Scam Sniffer shows. The first half of 2024 was yet another profitable period for phishing scammers as they stole $314 million worth of… дальше »
2024-7-6 10:52 | |
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Shiba Inu Community Targeted By Wallet Scam, Don’t Fall Victim
The Shiba Inu team has cautioned against a new scam attack targeting community members. These malicious attackers have executed a sophisticated wallet scam that threatens to drain the funds of unsuspecting SHIB investors. дальше »
2024-6-11 00:00 | |
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New York Atty. General Goes After Crypto Crooks In $1 Billion Scam Bust
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against two crypto companies, NovaTech Ltd and AWS Mining Pty Ltd, alleging a staggering $1 billion scam. The lawsuit, targeting not just the companies but also their associates, paints a disturbing picture of religious manipulation and exploited trust within immigrant communities. Related Reading: Germans In […] дальше »
2024-6-7 11:00 | |
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NYAG Sues 2 Crypto Pyramid Schemes, Promoters Targeting Haitian-Americans in $1B Scam
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against two purported crypto companies and their top promoters, a married couple, for allegedly operating two consecutive pyramid schemes that predominantly targeted Haitian immigrants to the U.S. дальше »
2024-6-7 23:37 | |
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Shiba Inu Owners, Beware: Impersonators Are Targeting Your Pack!
The booming Shiba Inu (SHIB) community faces a growing threat: imposters posing as prominent developers on social media platforms like Telegram. Shibarmy Scam Alerts, a watchful community group, recently exposed this deceptive tactic, urging investors to exercise caution in the face of these digital wolves in sheep’s clothing. дальше »
2024-5-6 20:40 | |
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Scammers leverage malicious ETH RPC nodes to target imToken wallet
A new scam is targeting users via physical transactions involving USDT, exploiting a modified remote procedure call (RPC) function on Ethereum nodes. As per a report by security firm Slowmist on April 26, the scam is designed to deceive unsuspecting… дальше »
2024-4-26 13:03 | |
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Shiba Inu Community Being Targeted By These Scams, Pundit Warns
Recent reports have indicated an alarming increase in scam attacks targeting Shiba Inu community members, aiming to exploit the community’s enthusiasm for fraudulent purposes. The latest wave of these malicious acts has specifically focused on investors of Shiba Inu’s newest ecosystem token, K9 Finance (KNINE). дальше »
2024-4-2 20:00 | |
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Tether collaborates with FBI to recover $1.4 million in scam targeting seniors
Stablecoin issuer Tether collaborated with the US Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to seize $1. 4 million USDT associated with a tech support scam network, according to a Mar. дальше »
2024-3-12 20:55 | |
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Scammers target victims with real crypto in new address poisoning attack
Blockchain analysts alarm about a novel attack vector, where bad actors are poisoning addresses with real crypto. Cyvers’ analysts have issued a warning about a newly identified phishing scam targeting crypto users, particularly those dealing with Ethereum (ETH). According to… дальше »
2024-2-17 11:15 | |
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Scam alert! a new phishing bot is targeting users of this crypto wallet provider
Cybersecurity has become essential in today's digital world. As IT tech advances, data collection within companies continues to increase, but so do the possibility of cyber threats. So, the question oThe post Scam alert! a new phishing bot is targeting users of this crypto wallet provider appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-3 15:00 | |
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Irish Police Investigate Massive Bitcoin Scam That Allegedly Stole Millions From High-Net-Worth Individuals
Irish police are on high alert due to the rising number of cases related to a bitcoin-related scam targeting high-net-worth people in the country. The situation has become worrisome because suspicious high-value transactions have already been noticed by authorities. дальше »
2021-4-2 07:30 | |
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Belgian Regulator Warns of Crypto Scammers That Target Male Tinder Users With Fake ICOs
The Belgian regulator, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), says scammers are employing new techniques which target Tinder and Facebook users. Using what the FSMA terms an “emotional scam,” criminals are targeting male users of the dating app Tinder with promises of exceptional returns on investments. дальше »
2020-12-10 10:30 | |
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New Ripple Scam Targeting Ledger Wallet Users Has Drained Over 1,150,000 XRP Tokens ($297k)
Phishing scams targeting crypto users seem to be far from over as per an update by XRP Forensics, which says close to 1,150,000 XRP tokens have been stolen in a new scam. This particular one targeted Ledger wallet users and went to the length of sending security update emails to unsuspecting XRP token holders. дальше »
2020-11-7 20:58 | |
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Kraken sounds the alarm for a phishing attack targeting its users
Chief Security Officer at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, Nicholas J. Percoco alerted users today about a scam that was targeting crypto users, which involved a homograph phishing attack and “multiThe post Kraken sounds the alarm for a phishing attack targeting its users appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-17 20:00 | |
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Australia: ASIC Reports Increasing Cases of Scam Crypto Investments Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), has revealed that there has been a 20 percent increase in scam crypto-powered investment projects targeting Australian residents since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. дальше »
2020-6-25 01:07 | |
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PSA: New XRP Scam Is Targeting Scorn Ripple Investors
A new XRP scam involving an email distribution posing as Ripple is making its way across the cryptocurrency community. Unlike most scams that are riddled with spelling errors and offers that seem far too good to be true, this latest phony attempt to steal people’s crypto appears to be highly believable. Ripple Investor’s Rough Ride... дальше »
2020-5-22 23:30 | |
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North Korean Hackers Target UpBit Users in Bitcoin Scam
North Korean hacking group, “Kim-Soo-ki,” have allegedly orchestrated a phishing attack targeting users of South Korean cryptocurrency trading venue, UpBit, in a bid to steal their bitcoin, according to a report by The Next Web on May 31, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-1 01:00 | |
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FCA Cautions Against Sketchy CFDPremium Scam to United Kingdom Investors
The U. K. ’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), one of the most important financial regulators in the country, has decided to warn the local investors against a new company called CFDPremium, which is targeting U. дальше »
2019-6-1 00:55 | |
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Nabbed! SEC Reels in $30 Million Alleged Diamond-Backed Crypto Scam
By CCN: The U. S. SEC has secured a court order to stop an alleged diamond-backed Ponzi scheme estimated to be worth around $30 million. The securities regulator outlined how more than 300 investors were fleeced into handing over funds to Florida-based Argyle Coin LLC. дальше »
2019-5-22 22:30 | |
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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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PSA: Don’t give in to police officer asking for your Bitcoin, it’s a scam
Has a cop recently asked you to hand over your cryptocurrency? Well, a phone scammer posing as a police officer is targeting victims in California, requesting they hand over all the money in their bank account in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-25 11:27 | |
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Electrum Servers Remain Under Sustained DoS Attack
Electrum servers are still under a sustained Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack. The wallet developers announced the issue on April 7, 2018. In correspondence with Bitcoin Magazine, Electrum developer Thomas Voegtlin speculated that the attack may be a form of retaliation from a phishing attacker who has been targeting Electrum in recent weeks. дальше »
2019-4-11 21:47 | |
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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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Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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FBI Seeks to Speak with Bitconnect Victims as Part of Investigation
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking to speak to those investors burned by what has perhaps become the best known scam in cryptocurrency history, Bitconnect. The word Bitconnect is now synonymous with scams targeting the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2019-2-21 02:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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Scammers Use Cryptocurrency ATMs to Target Potentially Vulnerable Victims
Australian police have been informed of a scam in which the perpetrators are requesting people deposit funds for them at cryptocurrency ATMs. It is thought that those behind the scam are targeting newly-arrived migrants who are unsure if such requests are genuine since they are navigating an entirely foreign system of taxation for the first. дальше »
2018-10-6 00:00 | |
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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is blowing the whistle on of a new Bitcoin blackmail scam—one purportedly targeting men with a disposition for extramarital “activity. ” According to the government’s consumer protection watchdog, allegedly unfaithful men are being sent letters by scammers demanding a “confidentiality fee,” payable in Bitcoin, in return for silence. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:00 | |
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US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men
A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:27 | |
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