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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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Dogwifhat’s X account hacked to promote meme coins: report
The X account of dog-themed meme coin Dogwifhat was hijacked on Nov. 14 to promote several Solana-based tokens on the platform. Across multiple now-deleted posts and a rebranded profile description, crypto scammers attempted to inflate the price of three different… дальше »
2024-11-16 10:02 | |
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GIGA whale loses $6.09m after clicking a malicious Zoom link: report
Crypto scammers stole over $6 million from a meme coin investor using a fake Zoom meeting link that was part of a phishing attack. On Nov. 11, scammers drained approximately $6.09 million worth of the meme coin Gigachad (GIGA) from… дальше »
2024-11-12 13:18 | |
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Crypto scammers hijack Skip Bayless’ X to promote SKIP and back Trump
American TV personality and sports commentator Skip Bayless became the latest victim of crypto scammers who compromised his X account to promote a Solana-based token called SKIP. Shortly after gaining control of the former ESPN commentator’s account, the attacker posted… дальше »
2024-11-6 14:33 | |
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Crypto scammers target Indians using fake BBC report
A fake BBC report featuring clickbait headlines about Indian billionaire Anant Ambani was making rounds on X, attempting to lure readers into a cryptocurrency scam. Crypto scammers are targeting Indians with a sophisticated scam that impersonates BBC News, using fake… дальше »
2024-11-5 12:59 | |
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Crypto scammers hijack Truth Terminal founder’s X account
Crypto scammers hijacked the X account of Truth Terminal creator Andy Ayrey to promote a dubious meme coin. At press time, the account remains in control of the crypto scammers who managed to make over $600,000 by shilling a token… дальше »
2024-10-29 11:43 | |
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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 phishing scammers target investors chasing Trump-backed WLFI tokens
Scammers, aiming to cash in on the buzz surrounding the Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token sale, lured investors with fake airdrops that concealed a phishing campaign. On Oct. дальше »
2024-10-16 13:06 | |
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Binance assists Delhi Police in taking down renewable energy scam, $100k in Tether seized
Scammers impersonated high-ranking officials to get investors to invest their money They claimed they had the rights from India’s Ministry of Power to help the country grow its solar power by 450 gigawatts Delhi Police sought help from crypto exchange Binance to follow crypto financial transactions Crypto exchange Binance and the Delhi Police have successfully […] The post Binance assists Delhi Police in taking down renewable energy scam, $100k in Tether seized appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-10-16 10:20 | |
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Australians considered “easy prey” for crypto scam call centers
Call centers avoid targeting Americans because they didn’t want the FBI after them Australians are targeted because the AFP is less likely to go after the scammers A former call center worker in Ukraine said Australians were targeted in crypto scam calls because they were perceived as “easy prey. дальше »
2024-10-7 13:34 | |
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UK-based scammer stole $650k in 12 months
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has exposed a British-based scammer responsible for $650,000 worth of crypto theft in the past year. As blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption expands globally, more users have entered the space searching for profits and quick investment returns. Scammers… дальше »
2024-10-1 18:48 | |
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Musk and Trump used to shill crypto scam after Indian influencer’s YouTube hack
Cryptocurrency scammers took control of Indian YouTuber and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s channels to promote a fraud that promised up to 200% returns on crypto investments. On Sept. 25, Allahbadia, an Indian content creator, entrepreneur, and social media influencer, became the… дальше »
2024-9-26 12:17 | |
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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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OpenAI’s press account hacked to promote phishing scam with OPENAI token
Crypto scammers took over OpenAI’s press account to post phishing links that targeted OpenAI users. While the posts have now been deleted, crypto scammers managed to hijack OpenAI’s official press account on X on Sept. 23 to promote a suspected… дальше »
2024-9-24 12:28 | |
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Miami police arrest crypto scammers behind $243m theft
Los Angeles law enforcement arrested at least two persons involved in a $243 million social engineering attack launched against a lone Genesis creditor. In August, three scammers, identified as Malone Iam, Veer Chetal, and Jeandiel Serrano, swindled a single Genesis… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:35 | |
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Decentraland’s X account hacked, scammers push fake MANA airdrop
Virtual reality-focused project Decentraland’s X account was compromised earlier today to promote phishing links. According to PeckSheild alert, on Sept. 19 crypto scammers took over Decentraland’s X account to promote a fake aidrop for its native token MANA, which eventually… дальше »
2024-9-20 13:01 | |
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SEC vs Ripple Case: Lawyer’s New Details as XRP Price Rises
Lawyer Fred Rispoli provided an update on the ongoing Crypto vs SEC battle yesterday. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stirred controversy with a tweet stating that scammers often use innovations and emerging technologies like crypto to perpetrate investment scams. дальше »
2024-9-15 12:20 | |
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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 scammers target Indian Premier League team to promote Solana token
Hackers hijacked the Delhi Capitals’ X account, using the popular cricket franchise’s social media presence to push a scam Solana-based token. Delhi Capitals, a cricket franchise team that competes in the popular Indian Premier League, fell victim to an X… дальше »
2024-9-11 12:57 | |
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Trump family X accounts hacked to push crypto scam
Crypto scammers targeted the X accounts of Lara and Tiffany Trump to promote a Solana-based memecoin. As confirmed by several users on X, including Lara Trump’s husband, Eric Trump, the X accounts were compromised on Sept. 4 and were used… дальше »
2024-9-4 10:03 | |
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Trump’s crypto project targeted by hackers, 70K users affected
Trump's crypto platform was hijacked by scammers, tricking thousands with fake giveaways. Despite the scam, Trump’s crypto endorsement boosts his poll lead by 3%. In an unexpected twist, aThe post Trump’s crypto project targeted by hackers, 70K users affected appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-4 20:00 | |
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Crypto Scammers Ditch ‘Elaborate’ Schemes In Favor Of Short-Term Scams – Report
A recent Chainalysis report revealed that crypto scammers have updated their scheme tactics on- and off-chain in 2024. Criminals have leaned toward short-term, more lucrative scrams targeting smaller entities and specific individuals, significantly reducing scams’ average lifespan by over 50% since 2023. дальше »
2024-8-30 03:30 | |
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Indian police shut down fake crypto trading platform that stole over $90K
Law enforcement in India has arrested four individuals believed to be operating a fake cryptocurrency trading platform that managed to dupe victims of over $90,000. According to local media, the scammers targeted investors by claiming to be representatives of a… дальше »
2024-8-26 12:41 | |
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Polygon regains access to Discord server following security breach
Polygon suffered a security breach today as hackers took over its community Discord channel for approximately three hours. The breach, which led to scammers infiltrating the channel and targeting users, has now been resolved. дальше »
2024-8-26 18:56 | |
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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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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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Crypto scammers target Indian doctor via ‘drugs in parcel’ scam
A doctor in India was duped by crypto scammers into transferring funds worth over $35,000 as a part of a drugs-in-parcel scam. According to reports from local media, the victim, a resident of the state of Maharashtra, received a call… дальше »
2024-8-13 12:23 | |
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Crypto scam: India rescues 14 human-trafficking victims lured by crypto scammers
The Indian Embassy of Laos recently rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centers in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Bokeo province of Laos. These individuals were deceived with fake job offers, leading them to Laos where they… дальше »
2024-8-8 17:13 | |
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Australia’s police joins global campaign to disrupt crypto scams
The Australian Federal Police has teamed up with Chainalysis to identify over 2,000 compromised crypto wallets belonging to Australians. Australia‘s national policing agency, the Australian Federal Police, has partnered with blockchain forensic firm Chainalysis to combat crypto scammers as the… дальше »
2024-8-6 11:38 | |
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