2022-5-27 09:20 |
The World of Solana (WoS) Twitter account reported details of a community sting operation resulting in a hacker getting scammed. The post World of Solana hacker gets scammed in community sting appeared first on CryptoSlate. origin »
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In pursuit of tax cheats and criminals hiding in the pseudo-anonymous world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) is known to run sting operations. The review of a search warrant obtained by Forbes detailed one such operation.
2021-9-3 03:01 | |
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In a recent interview, IOHK CEO, Charles Hoskinson talked about crypto assets ushering in a new age of financial equality. He referred to Libra as the “Sputnik moment,” that is, the realization, by the US, that the world is changing.
2019-7-27 20:26 | |
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Police have busted two prolific dark web drug markets in a global sting, seizing six-figure amounts of Bitcoin and Monero cryptocurrency, as well as loads of narcotics. “[The Wall Street Market] was the world’s second largest dark web market, enabling the trade in drugs (including cocaine, heroin, cannabis and amphetamines), stolen data, fake documents and malicious software,” said Europol.
2019-5-3 16:21 | |
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Turkish Police have successfully arrested 24 people in connection with the hack of an unnamed crypto exchange after simultaneous sting operations across eight provinces, as reported on February 11, 2019.
2019-2-15 08:00 | |
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Canadian Woman Falls Victim To Bitcoin ATM Sting Although many seasoned cryptocurrency investors understand the scams that plague this nascent industry, there are some no-coiners — unenlightened folk if you will — that still fall victim to life-altering Bitcoin scams and schemes that drain their bank account.
2018-10-14 22:08 | |
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British artist Lincoln Townley, considered by many in the art world to be the next Andy Warhol, has just sold his entire art collection for cryptocurrency over the course of a single weekend, the UK Express reports.
2018-9-6 19:20 | |
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A $300 million crypto scam has left 1,200+ investors in Mexico and the US without funds, as authorities pursue suspects in a cross-border probe. The post A $300 Million Crypto Scam Shocks US and Mexico appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto-related crimes are escalating, with kidnappings and mutilation plots surfacing in Florida and London, fueled by high-stakes digital assets. The post $3 Million Crypto Debt Drove Man to Plan Kidnapping, Finger Amputations appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto investigator ZachXBT has exposed influencer Crypto Beast for orchestrating a $190 million pump-and-dump scheme involving the ALT token. The post Influencer ‘Crypto Beast’ Exposed for $190 Million Pump-and-Dump Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto.
A deepfake scam falsely claiming a 100 million XRP airdrop has emerged, exploiting XRP’s price surge. Ripple executives remind users to stay cautious and avoid scams. The post Ripple CTO Warns of Fake Airdrop After XRP Hits All-Time High appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BigONE exchange suffers a $27 million hack, sparking controversy over its previous involvement in scams. Investigators are tracking the stolen assets as they move across various blockchains. The post BigONE Loses $27 Million in Hack Amid Accusations of Hosting Scam Activity appeared first on BeInCrypto.
MEXC is under fire for unexplained account freezes and withdrawal blocks, with critics warning of potential insolvency and systemic risk. The post MEXC Faces Backlash Over Account Freezes and Withdrawal Delays appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Scammers are leveraging Bitcoin's OP_RETURN feature to target the 1Feex wallet with 80,000 BTC stolen from Mt. Gox, fueling concerns over phishing and legal exploitation. The post Scammers Use OP_RETURN to Lay Claim to Mt.