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Ripple donates $100,000 in XRP for California wildfire relief amid ongoing SEC battle
Ripple has committed $100,000 in XRP to aid relief efforts for victims of the devastating California wildfires. According to a Jan. 14 statement, this contribution was channeled to World Central Kitchen and GiveDirectly, two organizations actively providing meals and financial assistance to those affected. дальше »
2025-1-15 13:56 | |
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New US Rule Could Force Crypto Providers to Compensate Fraud Victims
While the CFPB rule aims to address rising cyber threats, critics argue the its broad definitions and lack of consultation could hinder its implementation. The post New US Rule Could Force Crypto Providers to Compensate Fraud Victims appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-1-12 00:45 | |
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Kraken woos FTX victims with $50k fee-free trading incentive
Kraken is offering former FTX clients $50,000 in fee-free crypto trading incentives as part of its role in distributing funds following the collapse of the exchange. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is sweetening the deal for FTX victims in an effort to… дальше »
2025-1-10 11:00 | |
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WazirX hack victims to receive aid from new CoinSwitch fund
CoinSwitch has announced a $70 million recovery program, “CoinSwitch Cares,” aimed at helping WazirX users recover losses from a July 2024 cyberattack. The two-year initiative, seeks to restore confidence in India’s crypto ecosystem by providing financial relief to affected individuals.… дальше »
2025-1-7 18:38 | |
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Authorities Tighten Grip on Rising Crypto Scams and AI Fraud: Over $4 Million Recovered
Authorities worldwide appears to be ramping up efforts to combat cryptocurrency scams and AI-related fraud, as these threats continue to evolve and target unsuspecting victims. Recent cases from Vietnam, the United States, and Hong Kong highlight the growing sophistication of these criminal activities and the global response aimed at dismantling these operations. Notably, with cryptocurrency […] дальше »
2025-1-7 07:30 | |
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U.S. Government says Do Kwon’s criminal case has over 1M victims
U.S. prosecutors estimate that Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, could potentially have one million victims all around the globe following the downfall of the Terra ecosystem. дальше »
2025-1-7 05:51 | |
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Vietnam police crack down on crypto mining scam, recover 4 billion dong
Victims were invited to training sessions to make the scam look legitimate. дальше »
2025-1-7 16:20 | |
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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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Crypto Ad Ban In UK A Failure? 50% Still Active Despite Restrictions
The Financial Conduct Authority, the UK’s financial watchdog, faces challenges in enforcing its rules on illegal crypto advertisements. Despite flagging 1,702 illegal cryptocurrency ads, websites, and apps between October 2023 and October 2024, only 54% were removed online, with nearly half still active and luring potential investors or unsuspecting victims, the Financial Times disclosed. Related […] дальше »
2025-1-3 01:00 | |
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Vietnam Cracks Down on $1 Million Crypto Scam, Saving Hundreds from Financial Ruin
In a fortunate move, the Vietnamese authorities were able to successfully dismantle a large-scale cryptocurrency scam orchestrated by a company called ‘Million Smiles,’ protecting nearly 300 potential victims from financial exploitation. дальше »
2024-12-31 09:30 | |
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Hackers Turn LinkedIn into a Tool for Scamming Crypto Users
The LinkedIn scammers use professional tools, including the Willo Video Interviewing platform, to gain victims' trust and manipulate them into compromising their devices. The post Hackers Turn LinkedIn into a Tool for Scamming Crypto Users appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-12-30 13:14 | |
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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 scams cost French victims €500m annually, AMF says
French authorities are grappling with an alarming rise in crypto scams, which contribute to an estimated €500 million in annual losses. Financial scams continue to inflict heavy losses on French consumers, with the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office estimating that victims… дальше »
2024-12-26 15:25 | |
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Rising crypto scams lead to $2.3 billion in total losses in 2024
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky revealed that malicious actors have devised a new scam involving seed phrases to target unsuspecting crypto users, according to a Dec. 23 blog post. This sophisticated scheme preys on individuals’ curiosity and dishonesty, leading to financial losses for unsuspecting victims. дальше »
2024-12-24 03:00 | |
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Russia’s Kaspersky warns scammers post crypto wallet seed phrases on YouTube to steal funds
Scammers are exploiting YouTube’s comments section, sharing seed phrases to lure greedy individuals into a multi-signature wallet scam. Bad actors have seemingly found a new way to exploit crypto users by sharing seed phrases, tricking victims into attempting to steal… дальше »
2024-12-23 15:12 | |
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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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