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Inside Massachusetts’ $247mln crypto ATM scam: ‘Nearly impossible to investigate’
Key Takeaways How big is the problem? The FBI logged about 11,000 complaints in 2024, with $247 million in losses, nearly double the cases from 2023. How do these scams work? Fraudsters pose as trThe post Inside Massachusetts’ $247mln crypto ATM scam: ‘Nearly impossible to investigate’ appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2025-10-12 10:00 | |
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Best identity theft protection services of 2025
In 2025, identity theft is bigger, nastier, and more varied than ever. As more of our lives move online, fraudsters have more opportunities: from massive data breaches at corporations to credential harvesting via phishing, from synthetic identity fraud to account… дальше »
2025-10-10 11:09 | |
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D.C. AG accuses Bitcoin ATM operator of actively enabling fraudsters
D.C.’s attorney general is taking aim at Athena Bitcoin, accusing the ATM operator of knowingly enabling scams that drained seniors’ savings. Nearly every deposit, investigators claim, came from fraud schemes that the company ignored while pocketing hidden fees. On September… дальше »
2025-9-9 23:26 | |
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Crypto fraud alert! All you need to know about the latest 'fake law firm' scam
Key Takeaways Crypto boom has fueled both record ETF inflows and rising scams, with fraudsters now impersonating law firms to exploit victims. Experts urge extreme caution, verification, and vigilancThe post Crypto fraud alert! All you need to know about the latest 'fake law firm' scam appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2025-8-18 10:00 | |
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ZachXBT flags legal gaps after teen’s $37m crypto theft
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has called for stricter penalties against SIM swapping and social engineering fraudsters. He highlighted the case of a Canadian teenager who allegedly carried out a $37 million cryptocurrency theft. дальше »
2025-6-2 18:30 | |
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Canada’s securities regulator flags rise in crypto scams amid ‘geopolitical unpredictability’
Crypto-related fraud is booming in Canada as scammers increasingly use AI tools to target investors, the Ontario Securities Commission says. Canada‘s top securities watchdog is sounding the alarm on a wave of crypto scams, saying fraudsters are now using slick… дальше »
2025-4-25 13:41 | |
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Crypto fraudsters take over UK lawmaker’s X account to shill bogus Solana token
Cryptocurrency scammers hijacked the X account of UK member of parliament Lucy Powell to hype up a scam token and dump it on unsuspecting traders. On April 15, Powell, who is the Leader of the House of Commons, appeared to… дальше »
2025-4-16 09:37 | |
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“We will not bend to fraudsters”: Genius Group forced to sell Bitcoin after court order
Genius Group, an AI-driven education company, announced it must sell its Bitcoin holdings after a U. S. court order blocked the company from selling shares, raising funds, or purchasing Bitcoin. The U. дальше »
2025-4-3 20:44 | |
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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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Deribit warns against scammers posing as crypto job recruiters
Deribit has issued a warning about rising cases of job scams targeting crypto talents. Fraudsters are leveraging social engineering tricks and fake LinkedIn profiles to steal from victims. Users should be careful when job hunting, particularly developers and senior company staff. дальше »
2025-3-19 14:27 | |
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Crypto exchange Deribit warns against job scams using fake recruiter profiles
Crypto options exchange Deribit has issued a scam alert, cautioning against fake recruiters using LinkedIn to target job seekers. Cryptocurrency exchange Deribit has raised concerns about a growing scam in which fraudsters impersonate recruiters to deceive job seekers, particularly targeting… дальше »
2025-3-19 12:44 | |
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Crypto and social media scams top NASAA’s 2025 investor risk list
The North American Securities Administrators Association has sounded the alarm on crypto and social media scams, warning that fraudsters are ramping up their tactics to lure in unsuspecting investors. дальше »
2025-3-7 11:35 | |
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China Warns About DeepSeek Crypto Scams Targeting Investors
The Chinese authorities warned that the Fraudsters also distributed malware-infected DeepSeek applications that compromised users' private data. The post China Warns About DeepSeek Crypto Scams Targeting Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-3 20:00 | |
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Trump family’s memecoin launches spark frenzy of scam tokens
The official President Donald Trump memecoin called TRUMP launched on Jan. 17 and soared to a $72 billion market valuation within just two days. Backed by the Trump family, the crypto ignited significant public interest while simultaneously becoming a lucrative target for fraudsters. дальше »
2025-1-22 23:00 | |
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Phishing scams exploit Japan’s digital currencies as fraud cases rise: report
Digital currencies issued by local governments in Japan are increasingly being exploited by phishing scams, with fraudsters taking advantage of reward programs. A series of fraud cases has exposed vulnerabilities in digital currencies issued by Japanese municipalities, prompting calls for… дальше »
2024-11-21 15:44 | |
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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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Fraudsters have decided not to operate in TON. But is this a good thing?
Crypto scammers using malware to steal digital assets refused to attack TON users. However, things are not so clear-cut. Scam Sniffer experts noted that the operators of a drainer popular among scammers rejected the TON network. In a message published… дальше »
2024-10-23 05:48 | |
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Crypto Scandal Erupts: Ex-Philippine Mayor Implicated In $30 Million Fraud And Laundering
Have crypto fraudsters infiltrated the local government in Asia? It seems the answer is yes as information linking a former Philippine mayor to a crypto scam group operating in Asia surfaced. This is an indicator of the growing concern about crypto scam rings in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, which might have gained a foothold […] дальше »
2024-10-16 05:00 | |
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FBI creates crypto token to catch fraudsters in historic market manipulation case
US government files first-ever market manipulation charges in crypto, targeting 18 people and firms, with $25M in assets seized. The post FBI creates crypto token to catch fraudsters in historic market manipulation case appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-10-10 23:36 | |
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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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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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Crypto ranks as second most targeted industry for ID fraudsters in 2024
Due to its anonymity, the cryptocurrency industry has become the target of identity-related fraudulent activities in recent months. According to an AU10TIX fraud report shared with crypto.news, crypto-related platforms accounted for 29% of global identity fraud attempts in the second… дальше »
2024-9-11 15:02 | |
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Ukrainian scam: Fake police officers demand $250K in stablecoin
Ukrainian fraudsters posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in USDT from a businessman through a scam involving fabricated criminal charges. Criminals impersonating police officers extorted $250,000 in stablecoin from a Ukrainian in a scam that involved threats of fabricated… дальше »
2024-9-2 17:40 | |
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Australians lose $122m to crypto scams, with under-50s most affected
Australians lost over $120 million to crypto investment fraud in just 12 months, with those under 50 increasingly becoming the primary targets. Crypto investment scams are surging across Australia, with younger individuals increasingly falling victim as fraudsters employ more sophisticated… дальше »
2024-8-28 09:48 | |
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Australia’s ASIC shuts down 615 crypto scams in a year
Australia's ASIC cracks down on hundreds of crypto scams as fraudsters employ AI and fake endorsements to deceive investors. дальше »
2024-8-20 15:18 | |
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UK regulator alerts public to fraudulent lawyer email scam demanding Bitcoin
A cautionary alert has been issued by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regarding a new email scam where fraudsters posing as lawyers demand Bitcoin payments. In a recent notice, the SRA disclosed an ongoing scam involving a suspicious email… дальше »
2024-7-12 14:22 | |
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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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Crypto scammers targeting major Trump supporters
With Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of crypto, a wave of fraudsters has targeted his loyal supporters. These scammers, using fake crypto websites and misleading donation centers, are exploiting the loyal trust and interest of Trump’s base. Trump recently announced that… дальше »
2024-6-19 19:17 | |
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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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BlockTower Capital with $1.7b in AUM reportedly ‘partially drained’
Crypto investment firm BlockTower Capital has reportedly been targeted by fraudsters, resulting in a partial loss of funds from the firm’s main hedge fund. BlockTower Capital, a crypto investment firm founded by Matthew Goetz and Ari Paul, has allegedly fallen… дальше »
2024-5-15 12:24 | |
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South Korean police nab fraudsters in $4.1m crypto scam
South Korean police apprehended a pair of fraudsters who stole 5.5 billion won ($4.1 million) from a senior man under the guise of profitable crypto investments. The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, caught two people in their 20s… дальше »
2024-3-26 15:19 | |
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Dating app encounter leads to $450,000 cryptocurrency romance scam
Shreya Datta, a tech professional from Philadelphia, was defrauded of nearly $450,000 through a cryptocurrency romance scam known as “pig butchering.” A new scam involving fraudsters who feign romantic interest to trick victims into investing in cryptocurrencies is gaining in… дальше »
2024-2-27 14:44 | |
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Blueberry protocol pauses lending amid $1.35m drain
Fraudsters hacked the Blueberry DeFi protocol and advised users to withdraw money. The Blueberry project team shared in their post X on Feb. 23 that they had to stop work due to the exploit. Details of the exploit are being… дальше »
2024-2-24 10:27 | |
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VeChain’s X (Twitter) account compromised, fake giveaway ongoing
While the crypto market displays optimism amid the ETFs craze, hackers target vulnerable users. In a recent event, fraudsters compromised VeChain’s X (formerly Twitter) account and posted a false giveaway message. дальше »
2024-1-18 16:52 | |
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Latest Game Download Scam Targets Web3 Games
A sophisticated scam targeting Web3 games has been exposed, revealing new tactics used by fraudsters. Stay vigilant and exercise caution to avoid falling victim. The post Latest Game Download Scam Targets Web3 Games appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2024-1-16 04:11 | |
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Electric Capital co-founder warns scammers impersonate VC firms, ask money before investing
Electric Capital Co-Founder Avichal Garg warned the crypto community about a new method fraudsters are using to steal money from investors. Scammers have started pretending to be venture capital firms in a bid to lure crypto startups to believe they’re… дальше »
2023-11-28 15:38 | |
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Australian crypto exchange Swyftx taps TRM Labs to combat fraudsters
As crypto losses keep surging, Australian crypto exchange Swyftx tapped TRM Labs to clamp down on scammers. Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has signed a collaboration agreement with TRM Labs, a blockchain forensic firm, in a bid to clamp down on… дальше »
2023-11-28 13:13 | |
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CertiK and ZachXBT impersonators stole over $300k in crypto
Fraudsters have created multiple fake accounts on X, impersonating crypto scam investigators CertiK and ZachXBT. Scammers are now cloning legitimate crypto investigators by impersonating them on X to defraud victims. дальше »
2023-11-16 17:17 | |
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Friend.tech phishing scheme involved fake journalists
SlowMist reveals a sophisticated phishing attack on friend. tech, where fraudsters used fake interviews and malicious scripts to target users. Experts found that unknown attackers sent a link containing a malicious JavaScript script. дальше »
2023-11-14 14:23 | |
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