'Sketchy' URF presale raises 2400 SOL, influencer pitches $450K 'scam'

The recent URF promotion worked towards undermining Solana's credibility. Reportedly, the URF team used the presale funds to trade meme coins. Since its launch in 2020, Solana [SOL] has expeThe post 'Sketchy' URF presale raises 2400 SOL, influencer pitches $450K 'scam' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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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 »

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Scam Sniffer: Количество фишинговых атак на средства криптоинвесторов выросло вполовину

Аналитики Scam Sniffer сообщили, что в марте 77 000 человек лишились своих криптоактивов и невзаимозаменяемых токенов (NFT) из-за мошенничества. Общая сумма украденных криптоактивов превысила $71 млн. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Community Being Targeted By These Scams, Pundit Warns

Recent reports have indicated an alarming increase in scam attacks targeting Shiba Inu community members, aiming to exploit the community’s enthusiasm for fraudulent purposes. The latest wave of these malicious acts has specifically focused on investors of Shiba Inu’s newest ecosystem token, K9 Finance (KNINE). дальше »

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Canadian Authorities Probe $169M QuadrigaCX Crypto Scam In New Wealth Investigation

In a significant development, the Canadian province of British Columbia seeks to employ an unexplained wealth order (UWO) against Michael Patryn, co-founder of the Quadriga Coin Exchange (QuadrigaCX). дальше »

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Robert Kiyosaki Explains Why He Remains Bullish On Bitcoin, Despite Believing BTC Is Possibly A Scam

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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 »

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"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Author Says It's "Possible" That Bitcoin Is a Scam

"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author remains bullish on Bitcoin, but he doesn't rule out that the price of #Bitcoin could still go to zero дальше »

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French developer steals $900k from TICKER presale, buys NFTs and memecoins

ZackXBT recently uncovered a scam involving French developer Jolan Lacroix, who misappropriated $900,000 from the TICKER token presale on Base. TICKER had raised 877 Ethereum (ETH), equivalent to $3. дальше »

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Layerswap hack: $100k lost, users to be fully refunded

Layerswap’s domain, layerswap. io, was hijacked, leading to a phishing scam and $100,000 loss. Despite delays, Layerswap regained control, pledged full refunds, and offered a 10% bonus. Crypto scams remain prevalent, with $46. дальше »

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British citizen found guilty in $6b Bitcoin fraud scheme 

Wen Jian was found guilty by a London court on one count of Bitcoin money laundering in connection to a $6 billion Chinese investment scam. дальше »

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Binance Cofounder Issues Scam Warning to Crypto Community

Yi He, cofounder of Binance, has issued warning to crypto community дальше »

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Bitcoin interest in Argentina hits 20-month high as inflation soars above 270%

As Argentina’s inflation climbs, Bitcoin gains popularity over fiat currencies, driving increased crypto purchases and scam activity. In Argentina, where inflation has surged to staggering levels, Bitcoin is emerging as a preferred hedge against economic instability, Bloomberg reports, citing data… дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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Elon Musk slams U.S. dollar again, compares it to a 'scam coin'

On the 12th of March, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stirred the digital currency sphere once again by sharing a satirical comparison of the U. S. Dollar to what was dubbed a "scam coin. " The post, originatinThe post Elon Musk slams U. дальше »

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Tether Collaborates with US Authorities to Recover $1.4M in Stolen Funds from Cryptocurrency Scam

Сообщение Tether Collaborates with US Authorities to Recover $1.4M in Stolen Funds from Cryptocurrency Scam появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Tether collaborates with FBI to recover $1.4 million in scam targeting seniors

Stablecoin issuer Tether collaborated with the US Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to seize $1. 4 million USDT associated with a tech support scam network, according to a Mar. дальше »

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Tether assists FBI and DOJ in seizing $1.4 million from tech scam

Tether aids FBI and DOJ in recovering $1.4 million from a tech scam that primarily targeted elderly individuals in the US. дальше »

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Tether freezes $1.4m USDT linked to US tech scam

USDT stablecoin issuer Tether assisted the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI in seizing around $1.4 million worth of USDT. дальше »

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Dogecoin (DOGE) Community Warned of Airdrop Scams: Details

Dogecoin community receives critical warning regarding scam airdrops дальше »

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Scam Sniffer: Количество фишинговых атак в феврале снизилось на 75%

По данным аналитиков Scam Sniffer, в феврале жертвами криптовалютных мошенников стали около 57 000 пользователей, потерявших криптоактивы на общую сумму $47 млн. дальше »

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Over $46m lost to crypto phishing in February, social media impersonations at fault

February witnessed a significant uptick in crypto phishing scams, culminating in the loss of more than $46.8 million across over 57,000 individual incidents, according to a report by Scam Sniffer. The scams, predominantly orchestrated through fake accounts on social media… дальше »

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За два месяца 2024 года в результате фишинговых инцидентов было потеряно $104 млн в криптовалюте

Фишинговые атаки продолжают приводить к существенным потерям для пользователей криптовалют. По данным охранной компании Scam Sniffer, за первые два месяца этого года около 97 000 пользователей пострадали от фишинговых инцидентов, что привело к ошеломляющим потерям в 104 миллиона долларов. дальше »

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Crypto Investment Scam Losses in U.S. Grew 53% to $3.94B in 2023: FBI

Investment fraud at large grew by 38% from $3.31 billion to $4.57 billion, according to the bureau's Internet Crime Report 2023, highlighting the prominent role that cryptocurrency plays in this area of crime. дальше »

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AI Crypto Project Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $665,000

The Humanized AI crypto project has stolen $665,000 after promising to improve artificial intelligence perceptions oh humanity. The post AI Crypto Project Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $665,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Trader loses over $674K to phishing scam

An unidentified market participant unfortunately fell victim to a phishing scam, leading to a significant loss of over $674,000 in USDC amid the escalating prevalence of these deceptive schemes. Blockchain security platform PeckShield identified the incident in a recent post… дальше »

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CertiK confirms OrdiZK exit scam, $1.4 million stolen

CertiK has confirmed that OrdiZK, a self-described "ETH, BTC, and SOL" bridge, has conducted an exit scam, stealing roughly $1.4 million. дальше »

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India’s ED leads crackdown on cryptocurrency scam with charge sheet against 299 entities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a significant step in its ongoing investigation into a cryptocurrency scam by filing a charge sheet against 299 entities, including individuals of Chinese origin, under the anti-money laundering law.  The charge sheet comes in… дальше »

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OneCoin scandal sees Konstantin Ignatov released, expresses remorse for $4.4b fraud

Konstantin Ignatov has been released after serving 34 months in prison for his involvement in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, a scheme that fraudulently claimed $4.4 billion from investors.  The release followed a court decision by Judge Edgardo Ramos, who applied… дальше »

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Bitcoin Bridge OrdiZK rug pull: OZK token crashes to zero, CertiK confirms

In a shocking turn of events, the OrdiZK project, once poised to bridge Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana blockchains, has allegedly executed a massive exit scam, leaving investors in dismay. The CertiK blockchain security firm revealed that OrdiZK developers managed to siphon over $1. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bridge OrdiZK Suffers Apparent $1.4M Rug Pull, Token Crashes to Zero: CertiK

OrdiZK, a project that set out to become a bridge between the Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana blockchains, appears to have pulled an exit scam, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. дальше »

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Brazilian crypto influencer gets over $211,000 drained by airdrop-related phishing scam

Although the address is related to the Inferno Drainer scam, CertiKs team member states that it is unlikely that this scheme is still active. дальше »

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Mastermind Behind $1.10 Million Crypto Scam Faces 5-Year Sentence

A man in South Korea was found guilty of fraud that cost a South Korean broadcast jockey about $1.10 million. The post Mastermind Behind $1.10 Million Crypto Scam Faces 5-Year Sentence appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BitForex under Hong Kong’s SFC scrutiny for potential crypto scam

Hong Kong's securities watchdog investigates the crypto exchange BitForex after sudden fund disappearance and operational halt. дальше »

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UK lawyer claims ‘super villain’ behind $6b Bitcoin laundering case

Jian Wen faces charges of laundering Bitcoin in a London court as part of an alleged $6 billion investment scam, as her defense claims the scheme's true mastermind manipulated her. дальше »

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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 »

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Crypto exchange BitForex left customers without $55.6m in alleged exit scam

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alarmed the crypto community about suspicious activity with the BitForex crypto exchange. In an X post on Feb. 26, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT flagged concerning activity on the BitForex crypto exchange, alleging that the platform might have exit… дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s Twitter account breached, hacker launches ‘MSTR’ token phishing scam

The phishing scam appears to be quite obvious, given MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor's recentbullish statements on Bitcoin. дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s X account hacked, $440k drained from victims via fake MSTR airdrop

Hackers breached MicroStrategy’s X account, sharing a scam link that led to the theft of nearly $500k in crypto. MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, fell victim to a cyberattack on its X account on Feb. 26, with hackers… дальше »

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MicroStrategy hack: Fake MSTR AirDrop costs users $440K

Users had lost a cumulative $440k due to the phishing scam as of this writing. MicroStrategy was yet to officially confirm the hack. The X (formerly Twitter) account of MicroStrategy, the woThe post MicroStrategy hack: Fake MSTR AirDrop costs users $440K appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Scam Alert: XRP Competitor Hedera (HBAR) Warns About Fake Airdrop

Hedera (HBAR) warns against fake airdrops amid surging market interest and recent milestones дальше »

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Trump can now 'live with' Bitcoin after once calling it a 'scam'

Former United States president, Donald Trump seems to have to have shifted his views on Bitcoin, contrasting his previous skepticism of the crypto market.   During a YouTube stream of "The IngrahThe post Trump can now 'live with' Bitcoin after once calling it a 'scam' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Trump’s new take on Bitcoin: “I can live with it one way or the other”

From a scam against the dollar to I can live with it, is Donald Trump shifting his stance toward Bitcoin? дальше »

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Beware of This New Crypto Scam: Finance Expert Loses $2.1 Million

In a sophisticated crypto scam, a Hong Kong finance manager was deceived into transferring over $2. 1 million into a sham trading platform, highlighting the perilous landscape of online investment frauds. дальше »

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FTX, Alameda allegedly schemed to cash in on Tether: lawsuit

FTX's legal drama continues with a new lawsuit, alleging how the firm secretly created and sold Tether stablecoins as part of a profit-making scam. дальше »

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Crypto Scam Alert: Phishing Attack Swipes $5.1M Worth of BEAM, Token Price Drops

According to the blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, a crypto trader suffered a phishing attack that swooped over 180 million BEAM tokens on Wednesday and affected the token’s price. Related Reading: Coinbase Suspends PlayDapp Trading After Hack, PLA Price Reacts 180 Million BEAM Tokens Stolen In an X (former Twitter) post, Lookonchain exposed a new crypto scam that had occurred on February 15. дальше »

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Scam Alert: New AI Scams About to Hit Crypto Industry En Masse

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Scammers target victims with real crypto in new address poisoning attack

Blockchain analysts alarm about a novel attack vector, where bad actors are poisoning addresses with real crypto. Cyvers’ analysts have issued a warning about a newly identified phishing scam targeting crypto users, particularly those dealing with Ethereum (ETH). According to… дальше »

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Curve Finance devs warn of fake app on Apple App Store

Copying Curve Finance's branding and posing as the decentralized finance protocol, it's possible that the app is a wallet-draining scam. дальше »

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