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Crypto scams drop to yearly low as platforms strengthen defences
Crypto-related hacks and scams slowed sharply in February, with total losses falling to their lowest level since March 2025. Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that attackers stole $26. 5 million during the month, marking a clear decline from January’s figures. дальше »
2026-3-4 10:11 | |
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Best Crypto Presale 2026: DOJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Scam as Pepeto Presale Outpaces Mutuum Finance and Bitcoin Hyper
The US Department of Justice just seized $61 million in Tether linked to pig butchering scams, and Tether has now frozen $4.2 billion in illicit assets since 2023. Reuters reported the seizure as one of the largest single USDT confiscations in US history, confirming that unaudited projects with anonymous teams remain the biggest risk in […] The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: DOJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Scam as Pepeto Presale Outpaces Mutuum Finance and Bitcoin Hyper appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2026-3-1 22:15 | |
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Crypto romance scams now a national threat, not just consumer fraud
Organised crime groups run scam operations from Southeast Asia. The US DOJ seized $112 million in crypto linked to these scams in 2023. Chainalysis reported scam revenues reached $9. 9 billion in 2024. дальше »
2025-11-14 16:58 | |
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Interview: ‘This is just the tip of the iceberg,’ says BitMind founder Ken Jon Miyachi on deepfake scams
As deepfake technology becomes more sophisticated, so do the scams it enables. In just the first four months of 2025, 163 deepfake-related incidents were reported, leading to over $200 million in losses. дальше »
2025-7-25 14:49 | |
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Elliptic exposes $8.4B USDT-powered Telegram-based cybercrime hub by Colorado firm Xinbi
Telegram has cracked down on Xinbi Guarantee, a USDT-powered marketplace linked to crypto pig butchering scams and money laundering, after Elliptic had exposed $8.4B in illicit transactions. On May 13, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, reported that Xinbi Guarantee, a Telegram-based… дальше »
2025-5-14 13:55 | |
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FBI ties over $9b in 2024 fraud losses to crypto scams, led by ‘pig butchering’ schemes
Investment scams involving crypto accounted for more than 50% of all reported crypto losses in 2024, according to the FBI’s latest report. Cybercrime involving cryptocurrencies hit record highs in 2024, with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reporting $16.6 billion… дальше »
2025-4-24 10:04 | |
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Australia shuts down 95 firms linked to pig butchering crypto scams
$35. 8 million in reported losses across 14 countries. Scam used fake relationships to lure crypto investments. Court-appointed liquidators found only 3 firms held assets. Australian regulators have intensified their crackdown on crypto-related fraud, targeting a web of 95 companies involved in a widespread “pig butchering” scheme. дальше »
2025-4-8 15:53 | |
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Coinbase users lose $46 million to social engineering scams in March – ZachXBT
Coinbase users are again in the spotlight after losing more than $46 million to social engineering scams this month alone, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT. On March 28, the on-chain investigator reported on his Telegram channel that an unnamed Coinbase user lost approximately 400 BTC—worth around $34. дальше »
2025-3-30 19:20 | |
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$46m in Coinbase user scams reported this month: ZachXBT
Blockchain analyst ZachXBT has reported that over $46 million in suspected scams targeting Coinbase users occurred in March. These scams and losses include a single $34.9 million Bitcoin theft. The analyst shared details on Telegram, identifying multiple transactions linked to… дальше »
2025-3-28 18:13 | |
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Coinbase phishing scams steal $65M in two months: what went wrong?
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is facing scrutiny after a surge in phishing scams led to millions in losses. Between December 2024 and January 2025, hackers are reported to have stolen at least $65 million from Coinbase users through sophisticated social engineering schemes. дальше »
2025-2-4 09:14 | |
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Crypto firms among top targets of audio and video deepfake attacks
Crypto companies are among the most affected by audio and video deepfake frauds in 2024, with more than half reporting incidents in a recent survey. According to the survey conducted by forensic services firm Regula, 57% of crypto companies reported being victims of audio fraud, while 53% of the respondents fell for fake video scams. дальше »
2024-11-1 22:37 | |
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Texas sees surge in Bitcoin scams targeting residents
Police in Lubbock, Texas, have reported a significant rise in Bitcoin-related scams, with numerous residents losing substantial amounts of money. Over the past few months, between 20 and 30 individuals have approached the police with reports of scams involving gift… дальше »
2024-8-8 12:36 | |
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Ethfinance Under Fire: Washington Watchdog Issues Fraud Alert
Washington state regulators are investigating Ethfinance, a crypto trading platform, after a local investor reported losing a staggering $310,000. The case raises red flags about potential crypto scams preying on unsuspecting victims through social media. дальше »
2024-6-14 18:00 | |
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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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US lawmakers warn that Facebook, Instagram are ‘becoming breeding ground’ for crypto scams
United States Senators have called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to detail policies his company is using to address the rising cases of crypto scams on Facebook and Instagram, The Washington Post reported on September 9. дальше »
2022-9-10 22:30 | |
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Elliptic: мошенники за год украли NFT на сумму более $100 млн
За 12 месяцев с июля 2021 года злоумышленники украли NFT на сумму более $100 млн в результате мошенничеств, сообщила в отчете аналитическая компания Elliptic. 🚨Over $100 million worth of NFTs were publicly reported as stolen through scams between July 2021 and July 2022, netting perpetrators $300,000 per scam on average. дальше »
2022-8-25 12:33 | |
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US Department Of Justice Charges Six Persons In Crypto, NFT Scams
The US Department of Justice has indicted six different people allegedly involved in four unique scam schemes relating to cryptocurrencies. The scams are reported to have collectively swindled investors out of a whopping $135. дальше »
2022-7-8 20:27 | |
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Criminals continue to scam people with fake crypto ads on Facebook using Martin Lewis’ images
Criminals continue to use Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis’ image to defraud investors via Facebook Ads, despite Lewis settling a lawsuit with Facebook’s parent Meta over the illegal use of his photos in such scams years ago, The Independent reported. дальше »
2022-5-11 07:45 | |
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Investors lose $20 million in NFT rug-pull
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve reported about NFT scams supported by celebrities, and unfortunately, another multi-million dollar rug pull recently occurred in the NFT space The depressing scourge of NFT scams Writing this piece, it dawned on me that this is the fourth NFT rug pull I’m reporting on this year, and as […] The post Investors lose $20 million in NFT rug-pull appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2022-4-3 10:27 | |
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Fraudsters posing as Michael Saylor strip people of over $4 million in Bitcoin
A few days ago, Elliptic, a blockchain analytic firm, reported that unsuspecting individuals had cumulatively lost over $10 billion to crypto frauds and scams. The post Fraudsters posing as Michael Saylor strip people of over $4 million in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-11-24 03:00 | |
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$1.4 million lost in a recent Bitcoin related scam
Cryptocurrency trading has increased worldwide to a significant level. So has the level of crypto-related crime. Reports of crypto-related fraud and scams being run by criminals have been reported toThe post $1. дальше »
2021-10-14 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency scams tied to human trafficking in Asia
A raid by Cambodian authorities on a casino hotel freed two alleged hostages and exposed a range of crimes, including crypto gambling and crypto scams, as reported on a local news website. The raid toThe post Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency scams tied to human trafficking in Asia appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-9-13 23:12 | |
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Britain’s NatWest Group is Latest to Cap Daily Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
One of Britain’s biggest domestic lenders, NatWest Group, has capped the daily amount customers can send to cryptocurrency exchanges due to concerns over investment scams and fraud. This also affects leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which, as we reported, has already removed the ability to deposit and withdraw British Pounds (GBP) from the platform through Faster […] The post Britain’s NatWest Group is Latest to Cap Daily Transfers to Crypto Exchanges first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-30 18:00 | |
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US courts say Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak can’t blame YouTube for Bitcoin scams
A California state judge has ruled that Steve Wozniak, a co-founder of tech giant Apple, can’t sue YouTube over Bitcoin scam videos that used his image, Bloomberg reported today. The post US courts say Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak can’t blame YouTube for Bitcoin scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-6-3 13:00 | |
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Elon Musk Impersonators Rake in $2 Million: Regulator Warns of Fake Giveaway Cryptocurrency Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says reports of cryptocurrency scams have skyrocketed. In particular, people have reported sending more than $2 million in cryptocurrency to Elon Musk impersonators within the past six months. дальше »
2021-5-18 14:30 | |
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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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Happy ending: Investors track down “rug pull” scammers, some Ethereum returned
As CryptoSlate reported, on Friday, the Ethereum DeFi space experienced three “rug pulls” or scams that amounted to $1.2 million worth of losses for unfortunate investors. The post Happy ending: Investors track down “rug pull” scammers, some Ethereum returned appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-12-14 07:00 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Spur Canadian Police to Launch Awareness Campaign
Due to an uptick in Bitcoin scams, Canadian police have launched a public awareness campaign to educate potential victims of the danger. In Regina, the police have reported that an increasing number of people are getting scammed — even though many don’t know what cryptocurrency is. дальше »
2020-9-18 12:53 | |
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China’s Supreme Court to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Property Rights as Crypto Scams Surge
Coinspeaker China’s Supreme Court to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Property Rights as Crypto Scams SurgeWhile the Supreme Court of China is working on strengthening the crypto regulation, an upsurge of CBDC-related scams has been reported. дальше »
2020-7-22 17:29 | |
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Here’s How to Check If a Bitcoin Address Is a Scam
With the rapid rise in the number of bitcoin scams, there are easy ways to check if a bitcoin address has been reported as being used by scammers, such as in fake bitcoin giveaways. You can also easily report any bitcoin address associated with a scam. дальше »
2020-7-22 08:30 | |
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Twitter Hack: Here’s What We Know (And Don’t Know) So Far About The Bitcoin Thief
Cryptocurrency Giveaway scams are nothing new, but this year they have been the go-to method for hackers who have made and are expected to continue making millions of dollars from it. In the past week, we have reported on so many giveaway scams, most of which were carried out on YouTube. However, it looks like […] дальше »
2020-7-17 19:25 | |
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Singapore’s Monetary Authority calls out Bitcoin scammers for the wrongful use of ex-Prime Minister’s name
Politicians are no strangers to the world of scams and gaffes. However, Singapore’s former Prime Minister finds himself in a one-of-a-kind scam after it was reported that scammers were using false or misrepresented statements, attributed to him, for soliciting Bitcoin investments. дальше »
2019-7-31 12:49 | |
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Trillions: Crypto Scams Have Cost South Korea $2.7T Won
Scams Hit South Korea Hard Crypto scams haven’t been kind to South Korea. As reported by The Korea Herald, an English newspaper covering events in South Korea, the local Justice Ministry estimates that crypto-related crimes. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:30 | |
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Crypto Scammers Defraud UAE Residents Using Fake Crown Prince Endorsement
Adding to the number of false schemes and scams in the cryptocurrency space, a scheme reportedly run from Argentina and Ukraine has been outed for falsely claiming their investment product was endorsed by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, guaranteeing to “make you rich in seven days”, as reported by The National, June 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-3 09:00 | |
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Teenagers Apprehended in Bitcoin Drug Ring Over the Dark Web in Dublin, Ireland
While there are many advantages and benefits that cryptocurrency has brought the world there are a number of downsides and one of these is the use of cryptocurrency for the purposes of committing crime. дальше »
2019-6-28 23:53 | |
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Indian scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency using inspirational Bill Gates quotes
In spite of repeated warnings by the country’s central bank, people in India continue to fall for cryptocurrency scams. In the latest, the anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of Rajasthan police has unearthed a Bitcoin scam worth INR 150 million ($2 million). дальше »
2019-6-27 12:55 | |
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Bitcoin Scam Uses X-Men’s Hugh Jackman to ‘Turn You Into a Millionaire’
By CCN Markets: In their most current mutant form, the Bitcoin Evolution/Bitcoin Revolution scams are using X-Men star Hugh Jackman as bait. According to the fraudsters, the Australian actor who is best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise has stumbled upon a ‘wealth loophole’ which can make anyone a millionaire within four months. дальше »
2019-6-10 13:44 | |
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Facebook Sued By Dutch Media Tycoon Over Scam Bitcoin Ads
Facebook is being sued by Dutch media tycoon, John de Mol, for posting fraudulent Bitcoin ads that listed him as an investor. Billionaire Claims Facebook Turns a Blind Eye to Scams On Wednesday, Reuters reported that John de Mol, the billionaire businessman behind the popular reality TV show ‘ Big Brother’ was suing Facebook for publishing false advertisements which used his name to carry out Bitcoin-related investment fraud. дальше »
2019-6-6 00:00 | |
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Victims of Crypto Crimes Demand $10 Billion Compensation from the EU
Victims of cryptocurrency frauds and scams from over 30 countries have filed a joint lawsuit under Dr. Jonathan Levy of Berlad Graham LLP. The cumulative loss for all parties amounts to $16. 8 million, yet the primary claim is a $10 billion compensation fund for victims of such attacks, as reported by Micky, June 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-4 13:00 | |
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Cobinhood Founder Dismisses Exit Scams Allegations
On May 29, 2019, Popo Chen, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Cobinhood cleared the air surrounding the trading platform in stating that reports of the exchange filing for bankruptcy or pulling an exit scam were false. дальше »
2019-6-1 17:00 | |
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Bullish Brits lost $34M to cryptocurrency scams last year
British investors losturrency scams also tripled over the same period. While last year there were X cases reported, the FCA notes the number has gone up to 1,800 this year. The FCA’s announcement states that fraudsters often used social media to promote “get-rich-quick” schemes. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:11 | |
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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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Your Crypto Winter = Criminals’ Summer: Q1 2019 Crypto Thefts, Fraud Hit Whopping $1.2 Billion
By CCN. com: Even as the bearish conditions in the crypto markets persisted in this year’s first quarter, bad actors in the sector continued to thrive. According to cybersecurity firm CipherTrace, during the first quarter of the year, the amount that bad actors generated from stealing from bitcoin exchanges and operating cryptocurrrency scams reached $1. дальше »
2019-5-1 15:13 | |
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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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Australian cryptocurrency scams earned $4.3 million last year, up 190%
Australian fraudsters earned $4. 3 million (AU$6. 1 million) with cryptocurrency scams last year—a revenue increase of 190 percent when compared to 2017. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s new report details the extent of the nation’s problem with cryptocurrency fraud. дальше »
2019-4-29 13:01 | |
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Australian Crypto Scams Jump 190% in 2018, Still a Fraction of $500 Million Fiat Bust
By CCN. com: While 2018 was a tough year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts with the persistent bearish market conditions, it was a bumper period for scammers in Australia. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the use of cryptocurrencies in scams surged by 190 percent year-on-year. дальше »
2019-4-29 12:17 | |
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MFSA Warns Investors against Crypto Scams, Issues Guide to Identify Them
Following the numerous warnings previously issued in 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released an easy-to-read guide addressing the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments and warning the public against crypto-asset scams, media house Times of Malta reported on April 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-27 23:00 | |
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