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India partners with tech giants Google, Meta to curb ‘pig butchering’ scams
India has intensified efforts to curb crypto-related scams by collaborating with tech giants Google and Meta (formerly Facebook), according to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ 2024 annual report. дальше »
2025-1-4 04:00 | |
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India is working with Google and Facebook to tackle crypto pig butchering scams
India is working with tech giants Google and Facebook to combat a surge in pig butchering scams, which often involve cryptocurrencies being used both as a hook to lure victims and a tool to launder the stolen funds. According to… дальше »
2025-1-4 14:18 | |
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Pig butchering scams top 2024 crypto fraud with $3.6 billion in losses
Pig butchering scams led to $3. 6 billion in crypto losses in 2024, emerging as the most significant fraud scheme of the year, according to a report by web3 security firm Cyvers. The long-term fraud method, where victims are groomed over time to make substantial investments, outpaced other forms of crypto scams in 2024. дальше »
2024-12-27 23:28 | |
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Crypto pig butchering scams wiped out $3.6 billion in 2024: report
Crypto scams around pig butchering saw crypto users lose over $3. 6 billion in 2024. This reflects a 40% surge in the past year. Pig butchering scams hit highest in 2024 to crypto users,according to a report issued by Cyvers. дальше »
2024-12-27 18:01 | |
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Pig butchering crypto scams wiped out $3.6b this year: report
In 2024, "pig butchering" scams were the biggest danger to crypto users, costing $3.6 billion, according to Cyvers, a Web3 security company. дальше »
2024-12-27 10:16 | |
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Irish authorities seize $3.4m in crypto linked to Chinese ‘pig butchering’ scams
Irish authorities have seized over $3.42 million worth of cryptocurrency, believed to be the proceeds of “pig butchering” scams committed by a Chinese syndicate. According to a report from the Irish Independent citing an unnamed source, an investigation led by… дальше »
2024-11-15 14:39 | |
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US citizen files lawsuit over pig butchering crypto scam
A US citizen has filed a lawsuit over losing $2.1 million in Bitcoin tokens due to what he believes to be a pig butchering scam orchestrated by a crime syndicate in Southeast Asia. According to a release on Oct. 3,… дальше »
2024-10-3 10:02 | |
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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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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams
One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeast Asian country. дальше »
2024-9-18 19:57 | |
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August crypto hacks cross $313 mln: Worrying rise in pig butchering scams
The crypto market lost $313 million in August through scams and hacks. Pig butchering scams remain the largest and most lucrative for criminals in 2024. According to blockchain security The post August crypto hacks cross $313 mln: Worrying rise in pig butchering scams appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-2 10:00 | |
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U.S. House Committee Plans for Heap of Crypto Hearings in September
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is poised to launch a series of crypto hearings digging into several aspects of the industry, including decentralized finance (DeFi), the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight of digital assets businesses and the implications of "pig butchering" scams. дальше »
2024-8-30 00:48 | |
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'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday's report from the analytics firm said. дальше »
2024-8-30 15:00 | |
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US seeking to forfeit $2.5m for pig-butchering scam victims: ‘we will find them’
U.S. attorneys are attempting to seize $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from an international “pig butchering” scam targeting American victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover 2,546,415.01 USDT seized by… дальше »
2024-7-18 16:58 | |
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Cardano Founder’s Pig NIKE Sparks Memecoin Craze, Market Cap Nears $1 Million
A memecoin inspired by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s pet pig Nike has captured the community’s attention. Within just 12 hours of Hoskinson‘s post on X, NIKE’s market capitalization soared close to $1 million, underscoring the volatile and often unpredictable crypto market dynamics. дальше »
2024-6-18 16:00 | |
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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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Chinese Nationals Nabbed in $73 Million Pig Butchering Crypto Fraud
DOJ arrests two for leading a $73 million international pig butchering crypto scam, revealing the scale of global crypto fraud. The post Chinese Nationals Nabbed in $73 Million Pig Butchering Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-5-18 05:10 | |
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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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US Justice Department seizes 9M USDT amid $225M illicit funds frozen by Tether
Officials reported the seizure was tied to an organization responsible for “pig butchering” romance scams.
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DOJ seizes $9M worth of Tether linked to ‘pig butchering’ scam
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has allegedly seized $9 million in the stablecoin Tether (USDT). The funds were linked to a crypto romance and confidence scam called “pig butchering. ” On Monday Tether announced it had frozen $255 million linked to a human trafficking scheme. дальше »
2023-11-21 19:16 | |
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Tether freezes USDT: How romance scams played a part
Tether voluntarily froze 225 million USDT tokens. The funds were linked to a global crime syndicate known for carrying out pig butchering scams. Stablecoin issuer Tether [USDT] worked togeThe post Tether freezes USDT: How romance scams played a part appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-11-21 12:30 | |
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Tether freezes $225M in USDT linked to romance scammers amid DOJ investigation
The stablecoin issuer reported the illicit funds had been used by a Southeast Asia-based crime syndicate responsible for a “pig butchering” romance scam. дальше »
2023-11-20 18:02 | |
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Tether and OKX announce the largest-ever USDT freeze
The largest-ever USDT freeze was announced by the stablecoin issuer - Tether The freeze was connected to an international crime syndicate involved in pig butchering scam Crypto exchange - OKThe post Tether and OKX announce the largest-ever USDT freeze appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-11-21 18:01 | |
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Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams
The following is a guest post from Brendan Cochrane and Katya Gozias. “Pig butchering” scams, where victims are “fattened” up with flattery, often under the guise of romance, before handing over their assets to the scammer, are on the rise, and the government and cryptocurrency exchanges should be doing more to protect people from these […] The post Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-16 16:00 | |
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Croatia launches platform for investment in pig NFTs
Croatian companies Agroporc, Beyondi, and Block Be have unveiled GoAgro, a platform offering investors an avenue to engage in swine farming by acquiring Pig NFTs. The companies introduced the GoAgro platform during a recent press event. This website allows citizens… дальше »
2023-9-7 13:29 | |
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Boston Resident Loses $300,000 in Crypto Scam
A Massachusetts man lost over $300,000 in a manipulative "pig butchering" crypto scam. The victim thought he had begun a romantic relationship online. The post Boston Resident Loses $300,000 in Crypto Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-1 19:30 | |
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“Pig Butchering” Scams Continue to Undermine Trust in Crypto
A common swindle, known the "Pig Butchering" crypto scam, exploits the human foible of wanting easy profilts and fast returns. Scammers often prey on the most vulnerable members of society. The post “Pig Butchering” Scams Continue to Undermine Trust in Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-6-27 21:14 | |
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Woman Loses $8 Million In Crypto Scam, But Court Says Binance Is Not Liable
A United States District Judge, Amos Mazzant, has ruled that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by client count, is not liable for the loss incurred by a Texan woman named Divya Gadasalli who lost $8 million in a pig butchering scheme. дальше »
2023-5-23 12:30 | |
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DOJ Seizes $112M in Crypto and Other Assets in Pig Butchering Scam Crackdown
The United States Department of Justice seized $112 million in crypto linked to six accounts involved in pig butchering scams. The post DOJ Seizes $112M in Crypto and Other Assets in Pig Butchering Scam Crackdown appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-5 12:00 | |
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‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam: Europol Seizes $1 Million, Arrests 15 In Massive Call Center Fraud
European authorities detained 15 suspected crypto scam individuals and shuttered a large-scale operation of call center networks that allegedly stole hundreds of millions of euros from victims by selling counterfeit digital currencies. дальше »
2023-1-15 09:11 | |
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