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Drake’s X account hacked to promote meme coin
High-profile social media hacks highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect against fraudulent crypto schemes. The post Drake’s X account hacked to promote meme coin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-12-15 00:51 | |
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Crypto Conman Sentenced: Investors Duped in $350K Scam—Here’s How
The US Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Michael Joseph McElhiney, a Spokane resident, to over three years in federal prison for operating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. The fraud, which spanned over a year, defrauded multiple investors of more than $350,000. дальше »
2024-12-13 04:30 | |
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Pastor ran crypto scam preying on congregation, CFTC sues
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets. дальше »
2024-12-11 20:54 | |
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ADA drops 4.5% after hackers breach Cardano Foundation’s X account
The Cardano Foundation’s X account was hacked on December 8th, unleashing a wave of fraudulent activity. Hackers spread false information and promoted a scam Solana-based token, ADA/SOL, exploiting the credibility of legitimate sources like a recent podcast and the Foundation’s official website. дальше »
2024-12-9 13:12 | |
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DeSci project Pump Science exploited following private key leak
Decentralized science platform Pump Science has warned users of fraudulent tokens deployed via its Pump.fun account after its private key was leaked on GitHub. According to a Nov. 27 announcement, the attacker managed to acquire private keys linked to its… дальше »
2024-11-28 10:34 | |
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FTX’s Gary Wang spared prison time in fraud case
Gary Wang, the last of FTX’s executives to be sentenced, will serve no prison time after aiding prosecutors in decyphering Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraudulent empire. дальше »
2024-11-20 19:54 | |
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Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud
South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,… дальше »
2024-11-13 09:46 | |
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FTX sues Binance, former CEO CZ for alleged fraudulent $1.76b transfer
In 2019, Binance acquired a 20% stake in collapsed FTX in a deal with Sam Bankman-Fried In 2021, Binance and FTX agreed to a deal that saw FTX buying back the stake, amounting to $1.76bn in FTT, BNB, and BUSD The transfer was done by Alameda Research, which was insolvent at the time and couldn’t […] The post FTX sues Binance, former CEO CZ for alleged fraudulent $1.76b transfer appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-11-12 09:49 | |
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FTX Sues Binance, Former CEO CZ for $1.8B
The filing alleges that FTX was already insolvent and the FTT tokens used in a share repurchase transaction were worthless, and therefore the transfer should be classed as fraudulent. дальше »
2024-11-11 15:14 | |
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Wiz Khalifa's hacked X account promotes fraudulent $WIZ memecoin
Hackers hijacked Wiz Khalifa’s X account to promote the $WIZ memecoin Celebrity-themed memecoins often lead to scams as hackers exploit high-profile accounts In a surprising twist, rapper The post Wiz Khalifa's hacked X account promotes fraudulent $WIZ memecoin appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-11-5 06:00 | |
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Warning! Most Cloud Mining Platforms Are Scams
'Cloud mining' schemes are among the most prevalent forms of crypto fraud. While there may be legitimate platforms, Brave New Coin's research over several years has not identified any cloud mining operations that weren't fraudulent. дальше »
2024-10-30 08:55 | |
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From $3K to $9M: Analyzing the wild ride of Solana's GNON crypto
A trader turned millionaire through the Solana-based GNON memecoin. Edward Snowden criticized Solana as a hub for memecoins and fraudulent schemes. In a surprising development, a cryptocurreThe post From $3K to $9M: Analyzing the wild ride of Solana's GNON crypto appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-10-21 16:00 | |
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Indian police and Binance seize $100,000 USDT in solar energy scam bust
In a recent collaborative effort, cryptocurrency exchange Binance partnered with Indian police to dismantle a sophisticated scam involving a fraudulent entity called “M/s Goldcoat Solar.” The scam, which falsely claimed to be part of India’s renewable energy initiative, led to multiple arrests and the seizure of over $100,000 in Tether (USDT). According to a report […] дальше »
2024-10-16 16:42 | |
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Binance, Indian police bust renewable energy scam, seize $100,000 in USDT
Binance and the Delhi Police have dismantled a $100,000 scam, which misled investors with false claims tied to India’s renewable energy initiatives. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has teamed up with Indian police to bust a sophisticated scam involving a fraudulent entity… дальше »
2024-10-15 14:14 | |
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CZ Drops Major AI Warning: What Binance’s Founder Wants You To Know
The co-founder and former CEO of crypto exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has issued a warning to the general public and the cryptocurrency community regarding the emergence of numerous of deepfake videos created by artificial intelligence and their potential to trick gullible and unsuspecting users into making false or fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. Related Reading: Argentina Leads […] дальше »
2024-10-13 04:00 | |
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Here’s how the FBI used fake crypto to expose widespread fraud
The FBI created a fake cryptocurrency to identify 18 fraudulent crypto actors in a recent mass fraud arrest. The FBI brought criminal charges against 18 individuals and entities for engaging in fraudulent crypto activities and market manipulation through the use… дальше »
2024-10-10 18:12 | |
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Korean news giant Chosun Ilbo accused of supporting $3 billion KOK crypto scam
Victims of the KOK crypto scam have called out South Korea’s largest daily newspaper for promoting the fraudulent scheme, which led to at least $2.97 billion in losses. According to an Ajlu press report, a coalition of victims has accused… дальше »
2024-10-8 12:36 | |
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Revolut prevents $14m in fraudulent crypto transfers in Q3
Revolut says it blocked nearly $13.5 million in potential crypto fraud in the last three months. Fintech giant Revolut has prevented $13.5 million in potentially fraudulent cryptocurrency transfers between June and September 2024, the company revealed in a press release… дальше »
2024-10-8 10:00 | |
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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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TrustToken and TrueCoin SEC settlement admits no fault or denial in TUSD case
TrustToken and TrueCoin, the entities behind the TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin, last week reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations of fraudulent and unregistered sales of investment contracts. дальше »
2024-9-30 15:50 | |
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Crypto scammers hijack OpenAI’s X account, target users with phishing links
Crypto scammers hijacked OpenAI’s official press account on X (formerly Twitter) on September 23, posting phishing links designed to deceive users. The attackers promoted a fraudulent token named “OPENAI,” claiming it would revolutionize the integration of blockchain technology with artificial intelligence. дальше »
2024-9-25 00:20 | |
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Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel hacked to promote fraudulent XRP crypto scam
Hackers have successfully compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel, exploiting it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme centered around Ripple’s XRP token. The incident, which occurred on September 20, raised alarms as the hackers swiftly rebranded the channel, livestreaming a fake video featuring XRP CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and urging viewers to invest […] дальше »
2024-9-21 17:40 | |
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Crypto scam: Supreme Court of India’s YouTube hacked
Hackers compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme involving Ripple’s XRP token. The channel was taken over on September 20 and was quickly rebranded and used to livestream a fake video featuring… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:09 | |
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Tron DAO Seizes $12M, Ethereum Investors Eye New Token Amid Whale Dump
Ethereum Investors Show Interest in New Token As Whale Dump Continues, Tron DAO Seizes $12M The T3 Financial Crime Unit created by Tron, TRM Labs, and Tether has started operations by freezing about $12 million linked to fraudulent activity. дальше »
2024-9-18 21:23 | |
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Scammers target Google Ads to mimic crypto recovering service
Bad actors are exploiting Google Ads to mimic the Revoke Cash crypto recovery service, tricking users into giving away their funds. Scammers are using Google Ads to mimic the Revoke Cash crypto recovery service, redirecting users to a fraudulent site… дальше »
2024-9-14 12:52 | |
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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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TRON, Tether, and blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs launch T3 Financial Crime Unit (FCU)
TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs launch T3 FCU to combat illicit USDT transactions. T3 FCU has frozen $12M in fraudulent USDT and identified 11 suspects. Despite Circle halting USDC minting, TRON minted $19B in USDT this year. дальше »
2024-9-11 22:04 | |
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Second-richest man in China jailed for six years over $5m crypto fraud: report
Once China’s second-richest man was sentenced to six years in prison in Singapore for orchestrating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. Tycoon Yang Bin, a Chinese-Dutch national and the second-richest man in China by Forbes for 2001, was sentenced to six… дальше »
2024-8-26 11:44 | |
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Whale loses over $55m in DAI stablecoin to phishing attack
A whale address lost a substantial amount of DAI tokens to a phishing attack after carelessly signing a fraudulent transaction. On-chain data confirms that the losses amounted to a whopping $55.47 million in Dai (DAI). According to an X post… дальше »
2024-8-21 12:31 | |
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CoinGecko warns of scammers promoting fake GECKO airdrops
Crypto price aggregator website CoinGecko says bad actors are flooding social media with fake GECKO token airdrops. Crypto data aggregator CoinGecko warned about fake airdrop scams, urging users to exercise caution as fraudulent schemes targeting its community gain traction. In… дальше »
2024-8-21 11:07 | |
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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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Crypto Scammers Face Crackdown: ASIC Pulls The Plug On Over 600 Fraudulent Sites
As crypto scams have rapidly increased over the past few years, crypto crackdowns in different regions have intensified. Highlighting this is the move from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which has recently stepped up its crackdown on fraudulent activities online by unplugging several scam-related websites. дальше »
2024-8-20 22:30 | |
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SEC charges NovaTech founders, promoters with $650 million crypto fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against NovaTech Ltd. , its founders, and several people who promoted the firm for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that victimized over 200,000 investors worldwide. дальше »
2024-8-13 01:55 | |
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Crypto scam tracker launched in Wisconsin amid rising criminal activity
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions has launched a scam tracker to protect investors from crypto and investment fraud. This tracker aims to help Wisconsinites in identifying and avoiding fraudulent schemes, including crypto scams, by providing detailed descriptions of deceptive… дальше »
2024-7-31 16:32 | |
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BitClout Founder Faces SEC Fraud Charges Following $257 Million Investor Losses
On Tuesday, Nader Al-Naji, the creator of open-source blockchain-based social media platform BitClout, came under fire from both the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for his involvement in an alleged “multi-million dollar fraudulent crypto scheme” involving the BitClout platform and its native token, BTCLT. Allegations Against BitClout Founder […] дальше »
2024-7-31 12:00 | |
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SEC charges BitClout/Decentralized Social founder with civil securities, wire fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Nader Al-Naji, the founder of the BitClout blockchain protocol, currently known as Decentralized Social (DeSo). Al-Naji is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving the unregistered offering and sale of crypto asset securities, amassing over $257 million from investors under false pretenses. дальше »
2024-7-31 00:00 | |
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BlackRock warns of fraudulent schemes using its name
Asset management giant BlackRock has warned users of a surge in investment scams targeting its customer base for its spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds product. In a July 29 X post, the New York-based asset manager advised users to… дальше »
2024-7-29 13:21 | |
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ETHTrustFund rug pulls on Base, leading to $2m in investor losses
Developers have rug pulled the ETHTrustFund project on the Base network, leading to investor losses amounting to $2 million worth of Ethereum. The fraudulent project abruptly moved these funds from its treasury to a new wallet. Notably, crypto community figure… дальше »
2024-7-23 12:10 | |
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