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FBI warns of fake lawyers targeting past crypto scam victims
FBI investigators say a disturbing new fraud tactic is spreading: con artists posing as attorneys are cold-contacting crypto scam victims, promising fund recovery before stealing even more. The scheme preys on desperation with alarming sophistication. In an alert issued August… дальше »
2025-8-14 01:03 | |
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US Cracks Down On Crypto Fraud, Returning $8.2 Million To Victims
Victims of the “wrong number” scam across the United States, including Ohio, are getting some form of justice thanks to the latest initiatives of the US authorities. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 33 crypto fraud victims nationwide, including a city of Mentor resident, have been identified. дальше »
2025-3-4 06:30 | |
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Vietnamese police arrest five in $710,000 crypto scam involving fake romantic relationships
Police authorities in Vietnam have arrested five individuals involved in an elaborate romance scam that defrauded victims of approximately 17. 6 billion VND ($710,000). The operation centered around Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, and tricked victims into fake relationships and investments in a fraudulent crypto platform. дальше »
2024-10-5 18:41 | |
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Crypto scam: Vietnamese police arrest 5 in crypto fraud ring
Vietnamese police have dismantled an international crypto fraud network, arresting multiple suspects for swindling billions of VND from Vietnamese citizens. The operation, led by criminals working from the Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, involved scams enticing victims into fake… дальше »
2024-10-4 17:05 | |
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Phishing scams plague crypto with $46M loss in September, $126M in Q3
Phishing attacks continue to cause significant losses for crypto users, with over 10,000 victims losing over $46 million to these scams in September, according to Scam Sniffer, a Web3 anti-scam platform. дальше »
2024-10-4 15:18 | |
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Crypto phishing losses drop to $43m in September: Scam Sniffer
Funds lost to cryptocurrency phishing scams dropped in September, with roughly $46 million lost by 10,805 victims. Data from Scam Sniffer show that crypto funds lost to phishing attacks in September saw a notable drop from the previous month, although… дальше »
2024-10-4 13:36 | |
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FBI warns of ICHCoin crypto scam costing Americans their life savings
The FBI is sounding the alarm on a cryptocurrency scam that’s cost some Americans their entire life savings. According to an abc13 report, the bureau alleges that ICHCoin, which lured victims under the pretense of offering a crash course on… дальше »
2024-10-4 12:47 | |
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Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via ‘Cyber Intrusion’
An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to taking part in the “cyber intrusion” of a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based financial services company, during which he and unnamed co-conspirators hacked into the company’s servers, stole customers’ personal information, and then stole nearly $38 million in cryptocurrency from 571 victims. дальше »
2024-10-3 20:01 | |
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New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud
A US federal court ordered William Koo Ichioka to pay $31 million in restitution and $5 million in monetary penalty The New York resident was charged and ordered to pay a total of $36 million for defrauding victims in a forex and crypto scheme A New York man will pay $36 million for defrauding victims […] The post New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-9-21 22:31 | |
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SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against three individuals and five companies for allegedly operating pig butchering scams – a type of confidence-enabled investment scam in which fraudsters befriend victims over text-based social media apps, gain their trust and convince them to invest large amounts of money in fictitious crypto platforms before stealing their funds and disappearing. дальше »
2024-9-18 22:30 | |
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LATAM Crypto Roundup: Argentina Protects Scam Victims, Bancolombia’s Wenia Integrates Solana, and More
BeInCrypto's comprehensive Latam Crypto Roundup highlights the most important news and trends from Latin America. This week's roundup covers Argentina's efforts to protect cryptocurrency scam victims, Bancolombia's integration of the Solana and Arbitrum networks, and more. дальше »
2024-9-15 12:54 | |
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The inside story of WazirX’s $235M hack and how it’s destroying users lives left without answers
Inside stories from WazirX’s victims reveal the real human toll of the hack, while experts question whether the exchange’s recovery efforts will be enough to restore trust. The beginning of the crisis On Jul. 18, the Indian crypto community was… дальше »
2024-9-11 15:50 | |
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August sees $63m lost in crypto phishing despite fewer victims: Scam Sniffer
In August, crypto phishing scams caused $63 million in losses for 9,145 victims, with stolen funds rising 215% despite a 34% drop in victims. Crypto phishing scams in August resulted in significant financial losses, with $63 million stolen from 9,145… дальше »
2024-9-4 14:22 | |
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Indian police shut down fake crypto trading platform that stole over $90K
Law enforcement in India has arrested four individuals believed to be operating a fake cryptocurrency trading platform that managed to dupe victims of over $90,000. According to local media, the scammers targeted investors by claiming to be representatives of a… дальше »
2024-8-26 12:41 | |
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Crypto scam: India rescues 14 human-trafficking victims lured by crypto scammers
The Indian Embassy of Laos recently rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centers in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Bokeo province of Laos. These individuals were deceived with fake job offers, leading them to Laos where they… дальше »
2024-8-8 17:13 | |
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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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Law firm impersonators target crypto scam victims, FBI alarms
The FBI has issued a public warning that fraudsters posing as lawyers are contacting crypto scam victims, promising to help recover their lost funds. Bad actors may be using social media and other messaging platforms to impersonate law firms, contacting… дальше »
2024-6-26 11:57 | |
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FTX Seeks Customer Consensus: Multi-Billion Dollar Compensation Plan Goes To Vote
FTX, the failed crypto exchange, will seek customer approval for its Chapter 11 plan to compensate victims and resolve government penalties stemming from the platform’s fraudulent collapse in November 2022. дальше »
2024-6-26 05:00 | |
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FTX Victims View Bankruptcy Process as 'Second Act of Theft,' File to Recover $8B in Forfeited Assets
FTX's victims are seeking a court hearing to rule on their claim that all the failed crypto exchange's forfeited assets, about $8 billion, belong to its customers, not the bankruptcy estate. дальше »
2024-6-18 11:14 | |
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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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Hawaii’s Kauai Police warn of crypto scammers extorting fines as law enforcement
Law enforcement authorities in Hawaii’s Kauai island have issued a warning about scammers posing as law enforcement to defraud cryptocurrency users. According to the recent alert, the scammers employ deceptive tactics, calling the victims and falsely claiming they have an… дальше »
2024-6-13 15:44 | |
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Ripple CTO Sends Crucial Warning To Community – Here’s What It Is
Ripple CTO David Schwartz has sent a crucial warning to the community members in regards to a number of scams that have been proliferating. With the crypto market prices recovering once more, scammers are back in full force and they tend to hone in on a community as their target victims, warranting warnings such as […] дальше »
2024-6-7 06:00 | |
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DMM Bitcoin announces compensation strategy for hack victims
DMM Bitcoin to use loans and capital raise to repay customers after $305M in bitcoin was stolen in a recent security breach. The post DMM Bitcoin announces compensation strategy for hack victims appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-6 18:39 | |
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DMM Bitcoin to raise $320m to pay back victims of recent hack
The Japanese crypto exchange outlined plans on its website to raise $320 million to purchase bitcoin and repay their hack’s victims. According to DMM Bitcoin’s website, all clients who held Bitcoin (BTC) during the hack will be guaranteed a refund… дальше »
2024-6-6 16:40 | |
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Disbarred California attorney pleads guilty to crypto Ponzi scheme
David Kagel has pled guilty to conspiring to operate a crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of more than $9.5 million. Disbarred 85-year old former attorney Kagel confessed to participating in a fraudulent crypto Ponzi scheme in which he and… дальше »
2024-5-30 22:10 | |
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Binance Accused Of Illegally Selling Genesis Claims, Implicating $70 Million
According to local media reports, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is embroiled in a controversy involving the alleged mishandling of victims’ assets and the unauthorized sale of crypto lender Genesis’ claims. дальше »
2024-5-29 00:00 | |
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Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage
Pink Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining service, announces its closure after pilfering over $85 million from more than 21,000 victims in the past year. The post Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-19 15:39 | |
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Voyager crypto lawsuit: Mark Cuban can face trial after missing settlement talks
Three co-defendants and sports stars in the Voyager Digital lawsuit have agreed to settle with the victims However, Mark Cuban and his team haven’t settled, which could see them face trial inThe post Voyager crypto lawsuit: Mark Cuban can face trial after missing settlement talks appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-5-10 19:30 | |
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Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet
Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet weeks after alleged exit scam, renewing hope for victims as authorities investigate the incident. The post Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-9 10:28 | |
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New job recruitment crypto scam surfaces in India
Indian crypto investors are witnessing a new sort of cryptocurrency scam where bad actors are masquerading as job recruiters and duping their potential candidates, or in this case, victims. Naved Alam, a 22-year-old resident of Pune, India, saw INR 2.5… дальше »
2024-4-3 15:01 | |
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$300 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposed: SEC Files Charges Against 17 Suspects
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 individuals allegedly involved in a Crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 40,000 victims and amassed $300 million. дальше »
2024-3-16 01:00 | |
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Crypto Redemption: US Attorney’s Office Takes Action, Seeks Return Of $2.3M To 37 Scam Victims
In a recent development, the United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has taken legal action to reclaim $2. 3 million in crypto assets and return it to 37 victims who fell prey to online scams and fraud. дальше »
2024-3-14 21:00 | |
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Civil Forfeiture Action to Return $2.3M in Crypto Tied to 37 Scam Victims
The United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action on Wednesday aimed at returning $2.3 million in cryptocurrency to 37 victims of online scams and fraud. дальше »
2024-3-14 23:33 | |
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$47M lost to crypto phishing scams in February as victims increase
ETH accounted for more than three-quarters of the losses. Microstrategy's X account hack remained a big talking point. Hackers stole nearly $47 million through crypto phishing scams in FebrThe post $47M lost to crypto phishing scams in February as victims increase appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-12 02:30 | |
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US Authorities Recovered $1.4 Million in USDT From Crypto Scammers
, US agencies have recovered $1. 4 million in USDT from crypto scammers, demonstrating the effectiveness of blockchain technology in tracing illicit funds and protecting victims. The post US Authorities Recovered $1. дальше »
2024-3-11 14:30 | |
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Myanmar-based scammers stole $100m worth of crypto since 2022, Chainalysis says
Chainalysis report reveals Myanmar-based romance scammers amassing $100 million in crypto, underscoring the nexus between illicit activities and digital assets. A criminal gang based in Myanmar has netted $100 million worth of crypto from victims over the past two years… дальше »
2024-2-27 14:52 | |
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