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Australian Federal Police warn of Binance impersonation scam targeting locals
The Australian Federal Police have kicked off an investigation into a major crypto scam where fraudsters posed as Binance representatives to defraud locals. In a joint statement, the AFP, National Anti-Scam Centre, and Binance Australia revealed that the scam was… дальше »
2025-3-20 10:50 | |
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FBI investigates crypto romance scammers that swindled $5m
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating crypto scammers who posed as romantic interests to defraud victims of nearly $5 million through dubious investment schemes. Federal prosecutors in North Carolina are looking to seize over $4.99 million recovered from unhosted… дальше »
2024-11-19 12:59 | |
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Trust issues: Can crypto regulation stop those who ‘bamboozle and defraud’?
Crypto cons are frequent, and the sector’s loudest and most well-known leaders have faced substantial legal trouble in recent years. You know the names: Crypto.news collected some commentary about whether the crypto industry has a serious leadership problem, or simply… дальше »
2024-10-14 22:46 | |
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Bybit reveals over $940m in abnormal withdrawals during H1 2024
Fraudsters continue targeting crypto exchanges, with Bybit reporting nearly $1 billion in suspicious withdrawal requests during the first half of 2024. Bad actors seem to be ramping up efforts to defraud crypto exchanges, with Bybit detecting nearly $1 billion in… дальше »
2024-9-20 16:54 | |
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Trial of Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky begins
Lawyers representing Alex Mashinsky have argued that he “did not intend to defraud or harm anyone” — and the claims he made in weekly videos to Celsius customers were done in good faith. What Celsius case is about? Celsius Network… дальше »
2024-9-18 00:57 | |
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U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam of attempting to defraud more than 80 investors with a $60 million Ponzi scheme involving a crypto asset trading platform, it announced on Monday. дальше »
2024-8-27 09:19 | |
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South Korean Tech CEO Arrested by Seoul Police in $366 Million Crypto Ponzi Case
The CEO of Wacon, a South Korean tech firm, has been arrested for his role in a large crypto fraud scheme. Local news media report that authorities have taken Byun Young-oh into custody for helping to defraud over 500 people of more than $366 million. дальше »
2024-8-15 18:48 | |
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Bitcoin at $1m? MicroStrategy buys more; analysts expect Ethereum ETFs in July | Weekly Recap
Today’s edition of the weekly recap: Bernstein predicts Bitcoin will hit $1 million... in 2033; ETH ETFs will likely launch in July; fraudsters develop romantic relationships to defraud victims. дальше »
2024-6-18 15:41 | |
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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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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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Scammers hit again, duping crypto users through fake Binance app
Scammers have used a fake Binance Website and App to defraud crypto users of about $12,500 worth of crypto. Scammers launch fake Binance app, defraud unsuspecting victims On October 24, a twitter user reached out to SlowMist asking for help… дальше »
2022-11-10 21:00 | |
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CoinLoan and Elliptic Collaborate to Strengthen User Crypto Security
Elliptic, a leader in the field of crypto asset risk management solutions, has joined forces with CoinLoan, the only crypto lending platform with EU licensing. As acceptance and investments in cryptocurrencies grow, so do the hazards associated with cybercrime as criminals find new ways to defraud investors of their digital money. CoinLoan and other cryptocurrency […] дальше »
2022-6-22 22:20 | |
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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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Those 'hiding behind anonymity of crypto transactions' will be accountable, SEC warns
Individuals who hide behind the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions to defraud investors should expect that the SEC will trace their illegal activity and hold them accountable for their actions The post Those 'hiding behind anonymity of crypto transactions' will be accountable, SEC warns appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-20 23:30 | |
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in OneCoin Ponzi Scheme
A Florida resident confessed to participating in a conspiracy to defraud a bank as part of the $4 billion OneCoin Ponzi scheme. The post Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in OneCoin Ponzi Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-10-21 15:52 | |
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FBI plans to put warning signs on Bitcoin ATMs to hinder scammers
The Cuyahoga County (United States state of Ohio) Scam Squad and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) have issued a public warning as scammers began to actively use Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs to defraud people, TV channel News 5 Cleveland reported on Tuesday. дальше »
2021-5-5 22:00 | |
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Crypto Hedge Funds Defraud $100 Million From Investors, Founder Faces 20 Years in Prison
The founder of two cryptocurrency hedge funds has been charged in U. S. federal court for securities fraud. He has pleaded guilty and is facing up to 20 years in prison. His two funds cumulatively had over $100 million in investments. дальше »
2021-2-8 23:35 | |
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Crypto Exchange Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud Americans
The U. S. has sentenced a cryptocurrency exchange owner to 10 years in prison. He “knowingly and intentionally engaged in business practices designed to both assist fraudsters in laundering the proceeds of their fraud and to shield himself from criminal liability,” the Department of Justice alleges. дальше »
2021-1-16 22:05 | |
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Former Microsoft Engineer to Serve 9 Years in Prison in a Case That Involves Use of Bitcoin Mixers
A U. S. court in Seattle has sentenced a former Microsoft engineer to 9 years in prison after finding him guilty of 18 federal felonies relating to his elaborate scheme to defraud the tech giant $10 million. дальше »
2020-11-11 21:10 | |
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Engineer Uses Bitcoin to Defraud Microsoft of $10M, Evade Taxes
Bitcoin is regularly blasted by regulators and the IRS for its use in illicit crime such as money laundering or tax evasion. Unfortunately, a story involving a former Microsoft engineer who used the cryptocurrency to mix over $10 million he had defrauded the company out of, doesn’t help that case. дальше »
2020-11-11 18:00 | |
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Defi Token Exposed as Pump and Dump Scam in Leaked Telegram Chat
A leaked Telegram discussion by 50 so-called crypto influencers has exposed the extraordinary steps they take in order to profit on the back off unsuspecting defi investors. According to a leaked screenshot of the chat, an elaborate plan to defraud defi investors using the worthless “$Few” tokens had been hatched. дальше »
2020-9-29 08:15 | |
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US DOJ charges operators of crypto ponzi Airbit Club with fraud
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged five operators of global crypto ‘Ponzi-scheme’ with fraud and money laundering. According to a release by the US Attorney’s Office, the five intentionally participated in an elaborate plot to defraud investors by promising guaranteed high returns through crypto mining. дальше »
2020-8-20 12:39 | |
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Binance CEO CZ Reacts After Appearing in Latest YouTube Bitcoin Giveaway Scam
Over the past few weeks, YouTube cryptocurrency giveaway scams have been gaining popularity for their increased fraudulent ads where crypto CEOs and Founders have been impersonated, and their identity used to defraud unsuspecting YouTube viewers of millions of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-7-12 23:38 | |
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Виталик Бутерин: BitTorrent стал очередным придатком диктатуры Джастина Сана
Недавний ребрендинг BitTorrent File System (BTFS) раскритиковал Хуан Бенет, создатель сетевого протокола InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). Бенет указал на сходство между новым кодом, документацией, логотипом BTFS и IPFS: Aaaaaahahaha it’s not enough to fork all our code, rebrand it and lie its theirs; copy paste random chunks of our papers, and defraud their investors with […] Материал Виталик Бутерин: BitTorrent стал очередным придатком диктатуры Джастина Сана появился сначала на WHATTONEWS – Новости криптовалют. дальше »
2020-4-17 17:14 | |
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Is Twitter Helping Justin Sun and Other Cryptocurrency Celebrities Defraud?
A site as hugely influential as Twitter should ideally take a balanced and responsible approach when suggesting blue check accounts and other popular influencers to follow in the crypto space. Fact is, this couldn’t be further from the reality: Twitter seems to constantly promote the same narrow selection of accounts to follow, some of whom […] The post Is Twitter Helping Justin Sun and Other Cryptocurrency Celebrities Defraud? appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-3-8 17:05 | |
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SEC Files Charges Against Ohio-Based Business For Running A $33M Cryptocurrency Fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against an Ohio-based businessman, Michael W. Ackerman on Tuesday who allegedly orchestrated a cryptocurrency scheme to defraud about 150 investors including many physicians. дальше »
2020-2-13 00:27 | |
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BitClub Network Founders Charged in Cryptocurrency ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Matthew Goettsche, Jobadiah Weeks, and Joseph Abel have all been charged with fraud by US District Court prosecutors regarding their cryptocurrency company, BitClub Network. The three men allegedly used the company as a Ponzi scheme to defraud investors of $722 million. дальше »
2019-12-12 16:10 | |
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