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Bitcoin’s treble allows US gov to pay back crypto fraud victims
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to reimburse victims of a wire fraud scheme, aided by the tripling value of Bitcoin since the cryptocurrency was seized. The scheme, which targeted real estate transactions, resulted in millions of dollars in… дальше »
2024-12-17 19:34 | |
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Scam Sniffer: Crypto fakes on X nearly doubled, reaching over 300 accounts daily
Bad actors keep ramping up crypto scams, with impersonation accounts surging to over 300 a day, according to blockchain analysts. Crypto scams on X are once again rising fast, with major accounts hijacked to promote fake tokens. Victims have already… дальше »
2024-12-10 14:31 | |
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Over $9m lost in November phishing scams affecting 9.2k victims, data shows
November’s phishing scams led to a staggering $9. 38 million in losses, impacting over 9,200 victims, with one individual losing $661,000 in stETH within minutes. Phishing scams in November cost crypto users $9. дальше »
2024-12-3 11:53 | |
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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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Crypto Trading Ban In Nepal Deterring Fraud Victims From Reporting To Authorities, Report Says
Nepal’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), in its Strategic Analysis Report 2024, revealed that the country’s blanket ban on crypto trading has become a significant obstacle for fraud victims seeking to report their cases to authorities. дальше »
2024-11-19 08:30 | |
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US DOJ seeking statements about Bitfinex hack despite lack of formal victims
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a website to collect information from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hack, according to a Nov. 7 statement. The DOJ announced it was inviting statements from those impacted by the hack, including affected Bitfinex account holders. дальше »
2024-11-9 22:00 | |
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WazirX to restart trading and share revenue to pay back victims of $235m hack
WazirX plans to restart trading alongside new features, a recovery token, and a decentralized exchange to make creditors whole. Speaking at the company’s fourth town hall session on YouTube, WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty disclosed plans to airdrop “recovery tokens” to… дальше »
2024-11-7 10:13 | |
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FBI recovers more than $8m for victims of Kansas bank crypto scheme
Federal law enforcements were able to recover $8.3 million investors lost in a crypto embezzlement case involving the CEO of a Kansas bank. According to an Associated Press report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation managed to recover the lost funds… дальше »
2024-11-5 10:54 | |
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Crypto firms among top targets of audio and video deepfake attacks
Crypto companies are among the most affected by audio and video deepfake frauds in 2024, with more than half reporting incidents in a recent survey. According to the survey conducted by forensic services firm Regula, 57% of crypto companies reported being victims of audio fraud, while 53% of the respondents fell for fake video scams. дальше »
2024-11-1 22:37 | |
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Hacked WazirX Users Take Legal Action – Class-Action Lawsuit In The Works
The victims of the WazirX hack last July 2024 are now planning a class-action lawsuit. According to multiple sources, a group of victims is finalizing the plans to sue India’s largest crypto exchange to recover more than $600,000 in crypto assets. дальше »
2024-10-28 01:00 | |
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Victims to sue WazirX over $235m hack in class-action lawsuit
A group of victims is preparing a lawsuit against crypto exchange WazirX following the $235 million hack. Thirty victims of the July 18 hack on WazirX, which saw roughly 45% of user funds drained from the platform’s hot wallet, are… дальше »
2024-10-27 15:11 | |
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EigenLayer Twitter Account Hacked In Phishing Scam; Community Warned Of Risks
EigenLayer, a prominent platform in the crypto community, faced a major security breach when their official Twitter account was compromised. Hackers used the account to post malicious tweets containing phishing links, resulting in significant financial losses for victims who fell prey to the scam. дальше »
2024-10-21 06:28 | |
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Web3 security firm’s mistake exposes victims of $50m exploit to wallet drainer
Victims of DeFi lender Radiant Capital’s exploit were thrown into further disarray when a security firm erroneously shared a link to a wallet drainer while attempting to help them. On Oct. 17, web3 security startup Ancilia was criticized for its… дальше »
2024-10-17 11:33 | |
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Deepfake AI Enables $46 Million Crypto Romance Scam Targeting Asian Men
Hong Kong police uncovered a $46 million deepfake crypto romance scam, exploiting AI to trick victims into investing in fake cryptocurrencies. 27 suspects were arrested for targeting men across Asia. дальше »
2024-10-15 15:49 | |
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Mt. Gox clients won’t get paid again in 2024: How is the industry reacting?
Bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox has once again postponed the repayment deadline for its creditors. Now, some victims of its collapse will not be able to receive funds until next year. The new report shows that most creditors have already… дальше »
2024-10-12 19:19 | |
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Bitfinex may be the only victim in $7.4 billion Bitcoin theft: US govt.
The case highlights the complexities of restitution in crypto crimes, emphasizing the challenges in identifying and compensating victims. The post Bitfinex may be the only victim in $7.4 billion Bitcoin theft: US govt. appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-10-10 19:27 | |
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FTX plan approved: Victims to receive cash, not crypto
FTX got court approval to proceed with its reorganization plan. Some seemed unhappy with the FTX plan. The US bankruptcy court has approved the reorganization plan of defunct crypto exchThe post FTX plan approved: Victims to receive cash, not crypto appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-10-8 14:00 | |
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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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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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Crypto scam: Vietnamese police arrest 5 in crypto fraud ring
Vietnamese police have dismantled an international crypto fraud network, arresting multiple suspects for swindling billions of VND from Vietnamese citizens. The operation, led by criminals working from the Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, involved scams enticing victims into fake… дальше »
2024-10-4 17:05 | |
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Phishing scams plague crypto with $46M loss in September, $126M in Q3
Phishing attacks continue to cause significant losses for crypto users, with over 10,000 victims losing over $46 million to these scams in September, according to Scam Sniffer, a Web3 anti-scam platform. дальше »
2024-10-4 15:18 | |
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Crypto phishing losses drop to $43m in September: Scam Sniffer
Funds lost to cryptocurrency phishing scams dropped in September, with roughly $46 million lost by 10,805 victims. Data from Scam Sniffer show that crypto funds lost to phishing attacks in September saw a notable drop from the previous month, although… дальше »
2024-10-4 13:36 | |
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FBI warns of ICHCoin crypto scam costing Americans their life savings
The FBI is sounding the alarm on a cryptocurrency scam that’s cost some Americans their entire life savings. According to an abc13 report, the bureau alleges that ICHCoin, which lured victims under the pretense of offering a crash course on… дальше »
2024-10-4 12:47 | |
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Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via ‘Cyber Intrusion’
An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to taking part in the “cyber intrusion” of a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based financial services company, during which he and unnamed co-conspirators hacked into the company’s servers, stole customers’ personal information, and then stole nearly $38 million in cryptocurrency from 571 victims. дальше »
2024-10-3 20:01 | |
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Binance helps Indian authorities trace $4.76m in Fiewin gaming scam
Leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, says it has helped India’s Enforcement Directorate recover $47. 6 million in losses suffered by victims of a gaming scam involving the online gaming platform Fiewin. дальше »
2024-9-25 12:40 | |
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New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud
A US federal court ordered William Koo Ichioka to pay $31 million in restitution and $5 million in monetary penalty The New York resident was charged and ordered to pay a total of $36 million for defrauding victims in a forex and crypto scheme A New York man will pay $36 million for defrauding victims […] The post New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-9-21 22:31 | |
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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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LATAM Crypto Roundup: Argentina Protects Scam Victims, Bancolombia’s Wenia Integrates Solana, and More
BeInCrypto's comprehensive Latam Crypto Roundup highlights the most important news and trends from Latin America. This week's roundup covers Argentina's efforts to protect cryptocurrency scam victims, Bancolombia's integration of the Solana and Arbitrum networks, and more. дальше »
2024-9-15 12:54 | |
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The inside story of WazirX’s $235M hack and how it’s destroying users lives left without answers
Inside stories from WazirX’s victims reveal the real human toll of the hack, while experts question whether the exchange’s recovery efforts will be enough to restore trust. The beginning of the crisis On Jul. 18, the Indian crypto community was… дальше »
2024-9-11 15:50 | |
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August sees $63m lost in crypto phishing despite fewer victims: Scam Sniffer
In August, crypto phishing scams caused $63 million in losses for 9,145 victims, with stolen funds rising 215% despite a 34% drop in victims. Crypto phishing scams in August resulted in significant financial losses, with $63 million stolen from 9,145… дальше »
2024-9-4 14:22 | |
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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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FBI Uses NFTs to Reclaim Stolen Funds in CluCoin Fraud Case
Learn how the FBI is using NFTs to reach out to victims of CluCoin fraud and help them reclaim their stolen funds. The post FBI Uses NFTs to Reclaim Stolen Funds in CluCoin Fraud Case appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2024-8-23 12:24 | |
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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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