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Exclusive: Unraveling the Lainchain scam — A phishing scheme circulating at Paris networking events
Could you spot a phishing scam if it showed up at your next meetup? Find out how Lainchain’s deception caught professionals by surprise in Paris. A crypto trap in Paris On the evening of Dec. 3, a freelancer meetup took… дальше »
2024-12-20 19:17 | |
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MicroStrategy is a ‘desperate’ Ponzi scheme: analyst
Analyst Jacob King has labeled MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-focused business model a “giant scam,” claiming it is unsustainable and destined for collapse. King, a contributor to the Whalewire newsletter, issued this critique of MicroStrategy in a detailed post on X. King argued… дальше »
2024-12-19 21:31 | |
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Crypto Conman Sentenced: Investors Duped in $350K Scam—Here’s How
The US Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Michael Joseph McElhiney, a Spokane resident, to over three years in federal prison for operating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. The fraud, which spanned over a year, defrauded multiple investors of more than $350,000. дальше »
2024-12-13 04:30 | |
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SEC charges 3 people in $2.9m Bitcoin scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin. According to the SEC, the individuals used fake websites, social media, and voice-altering software to impersonate legitimate financial professionals, targeting at… дальше »
2024-12-11 22:04 | |
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Pastor ran crypto scam preying on congregation, CFTC sues
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets. дальше »
2024-12-11 20:54 | |
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SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged three individuals on Dec. 11 with impersonating securities brokers and investment advisers to execute a scheme involving digital assets. The complaint names three Nigerian nationals and alleges that their actions diverted more than $2. дальше »
2024-12-12 19:15 | |
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Crypto user loses $7.8 million in SolvBTC as phishing scams surge on social media
A phishing attack resulted in a crypto user losing $7. 8 million worth of SolvBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin product created by Solv Protocol. On Dec. 11, blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer highlighted the incident and shed further light on the evolving sophistication of such scams. дальше »
2024-12-12 16:25 | |
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Scam Sniffer warns of fake Influencers and Telegram bots spreading crypto-malware
Bad actors are deploying cryptocurrency-stealing malware using a sophisticated combination of fake X accounts and malicious Telegram bots. Web3 security firm ScamSniffer has warned of a new scam targeting cryptocurrency users by mimicking popular influencers in the space and draining… дальше »
2024-12-11 10:31 | |
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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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ADA drops 4.5% after hackers breach Cardano Foundation’s X account
The Cardano Foundation’s X account was hacked on December 8th, unleashing a wave of fraudulent activity. Hackers spread false information and promoted a scam Solana-based token, ADA/SOL, exploiting the credibility of legitimate sources like a recent podcast and the Foundation’s official website. дальше »
2024-12-9 13:12 | |
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US, China, and UK lead in scam and dead crypto project launches: report
Between January 2022 and October 2024, most dead crypto projects were launched in the United States, while American founders were behind 43% of all crypto projects that turned out to be scams. According to a study by 5Money and Storible,… дальше »
2024-11-29 11:55 | |
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Gary Gensler’s Departure Is No Triumph For Bitcoin
As the upcoming Trump administration is gearing up to establish a regulatory landscape facilitating full-on anything-goes multicoinery, and with Gary Gensler gone, we could well see the most atrocious scam coins proliferate and soar— before they inevitably implode. дальше »
2024-11-22 19:23 | |
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Blockchain security firm warns of AI code poisoning risk after OpenAI’s ChatGPT recommends scam API
Yu Xian, founder of the blockchain security firm Slowmist, has raised alarms about a rising threat known as AI code poisoning. This attack type involves injecting harmful code into the training data of AI models, which can pose risks for users who depend on these tools for technical tasks. дальше »
2024-11-22 15:08 | |
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Chainalysis: ETH scams linked to Japanese crypto exchanges drop 69% in H1 2024
Illicit crypto inflows from Japanese exchanges have dropped in 2024, with ETH scams recording a 69% decline, data shows. Crypto fraud and scam activity linked to Japanese crypto exchanges dropped significantly in the first half of 2024, according to data… дальше »
2024-11-22 12:09 | |
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Crypto phishing scam nets $129 million in USDT then funds mysteriously return
A crypto whale narrowly avoided a $129 million USDT loss after falling victim to a phishing scam on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Nov. 20, detailing how the stolen funds were unexpectedly returned within hours. дальше »
2024-11-20 15:40 | |
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Chinese national admits to laundering crypto scam loot via US companies
A Chinese national has pleaded guilty to laundering $73 million linked to crypto scams through multiple shell companies in the United States. According to a Nov. 12 announcement from the Department of Justice, the accused Daren Li, a dual citizen… дальше »
2024-11-13 14:44 | |
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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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Indian police probe $2.7m crypto scam promising fixed returns
Law enforcement in India launched an investigation into a crypto investment scam that duped locals out of millions after promising fixed monthly returns of 10%. A Nov. 4 report from the Deccan Chronicle cited police officials who are investigating a… дальше »
2024-11-5 13:16 | |
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$100,000 Shiba Inu Burn Triggers Epic 252,910% Surge, Why Investors Should Beware
The Shiba Inu burn rate skyrocketed by 252,910% as $100,000 worth of SHIB tokens was burnt in one transaction. This typically presents a bullish outlook for the Shiba Inu price, but the scam detector platform Susbarium has explained to investors why they should be wary of such token buns. Shiba Inu Burn Rate Skyrockets, But […] дальше »
2024-11-2 18:00 | |
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Thai Immigration authorities crack down on $620K cross-border crypto scam
Thai immigration officials have busted a cross-border cryptocurrency scam that duped a local woman out of over $620,000. According to local news outlet Khaosod, authorities have arrested five individuals linked to the scam, including Cambodian, Myanmar, and Thai nationals who… дальше »
2024-10-30 11:22 | |
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Austria’s largest fraud trial sees five sentenced in connection to $21.6m crypto scam
An Austrian court has sentenced five individuals linked to the EXW-Token scam to prison, in one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud trials in the country’s history. According to a report from local media, the sentencing followed a year-long trial and… дальше »
2024-10-24 14:28 | |
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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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Phishing ad linked to misspelled Soneium uncovered on Google
Scam Sniffer uncovered the ad on Google, directing users to a phishing website The blockchain security company searched for the word ‘someium’ Soneium, a L2 blockchain, went live in August with the aim of boosting Web3 adoption A sponsored Google advert allegedly connected to Sony’s new blockchain project, Soneium, is a crypto wallet drainer. дальше »
2024-10-23 16:53 | |
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Japanese authorities dismantle Monero-linked scam in landmark investigation
Japan’s National Police Agency announced that an investigation into Monero (XMR) transactions led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved in a scam, including the suspected ringleader, Yuta Kobayashi. дальше »
2024-10-22 18:30 | |
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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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Eigenlayer X account hacked taking advantage of platform design to hide scam link
Eigenlayer’s X account has been compromised, prompting a warning from blockchain security firm PeckShieldAlert. Users are urged to avoid clicking on phishing links from the account. The phishing attempt employs sophisticated tactics. дальше »
2024-10-18 13:58 | |
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Trump's crypto project 'like a scam'? WLF only sells 3% of allocation
Trump's World Liberty Financial sold only 3.4% of its $300 million token allocation. Skepticism surrounds WLF, with concerns over its centralized control and website issues. Donald Trump’sThe post Trump's crypto project 'like a scam'? WLF only sells 3% of allocation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-10-17 22:00 | |
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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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Crypto Scandal Erupts: Ex-Philippine Mayor Implicated In $30 Million Fraud And Laundering
Have crypto fraudsters infiltrated the local government in Asia? It seems the answer is yes as information linking a former Philippine mayor to a crypto scam group operating in Asia surfaced. This is an indicator of the growing concern about crypto scam rings in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, which might have gained a foothold […] дальше »
2024-10-16 05:00 | |
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