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 »

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Polter hit by flash loan attack, man gets 24 years for scam: Crypto-Sec

DeFi app Polter became the victim of a “classic” flash loan exploit, and a man was sentenced to 24 years for crashing a bank with a crypto scam. дальше »

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Crucial Scam Warning Made by SHIB Team as Price Begins to Surge

Important scam reminder published by major Shiba Inu executive дальше »

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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 »

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Money Launderer Who Moved Scam Victims' Funds Faces Up to Two Decades in U.S. Prison

Daren Li oversaw the transfer of more than $73 million away from crypto scam victims to wallets he and his co-conspirators controlled. дальше »

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South Korean Police Arrest 215 in Suspected $232M Crypto Investment Scam Investigation: Yonhap

The scheme promised 20x returns through investing in tokens that in reality had little value. дальше »

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Crypto scam launderer pleads guilty to role in $73M scheme

Daren Li is looking at a maximum of 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in laundering crypto in a $73 million scam. дальше »

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Curve Finance scam app resurfaces amid fake crypto app surge

Despite repeated takedowns, the fake Curve Finance app has returned to Apple’s App Store, with reports of user losses intensifying. дальше »

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Trump’s Coin Is About As Revolutionary As OneCoin

I don’t think Donald Trump actually changed his mind on cryptocurrency much at all since three years ago… I think he just wants in on the scam. дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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Shytoshi Kusama Leaves Epic Scam Warning for SHIB Holders: 'I’m Completely Fed Up'

Shiba Inu lead has revealed mechanism how scammers turn his own X account against him дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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Truth Terminal founder’s X account hacked to shill scam memecoin

The hackers responsible for shilling the sham memecoin from Ayrey’s account made off with over $600,000 in ill-gotten gains. 

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Homeowner lawsuit over $170K crypto theft rejected on appeal  

A United States appeals court said a district court was right to toss Ali Sedaghatpour’s lawsuit claiming that his insurer, Lemonade Insurance, should cover him for a crypto scam loss. дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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New AI Scam Targets Ripple’s XRP Holders, Sentiments To Plunge?

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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 »

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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 »

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AI scam targets Ripple holders and memcoin trader loses it all: Crypto-sec

An AI-generated video purports to show Chris Larsen claiming to give away XRP and a trader 10x from MicroStrategy coin but gave it to a phishing account. дальше »

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100 Million Yen Crypto Scam Exposed Via Monero (XMR) Data in Japan – Organizer Arrested

Japanese cyber police identified and arrested scam group leader by tracing XMR flow дальше »

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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 »

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Popular crypto influencer Jaypeg accused of promotional scam

In an attempt to apologize publicly, the crypto influencer purportedly donated $2,000 to The Turtle Foundation — a conservation charity. дальше »

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Fake Coinbase website leads to $20M fraud, 5-year sentence

A phishing scam netted a fraudster luxury cars and foreign vacations, and then a prison sentence.

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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 »

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BNB Chain Issues Important Scam Warning to Users

Users are advised to beware of corrupted address дальше »

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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 »

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Hong Kong Police Bust Group Running $46M Crypto Investment Scam Using Deepfakes

A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office. дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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Indian police and Binance seize $100,000 USDT in solar energy scam bust

In a recent collaborative effort, cryptocurrency exchange Binance partnered with Indian police to dismantle a sophisticated scam involving a fraudulent entity called “M/s Goldcoat Solar.” The scam, which falsely claimed to be part of India’s renewable energy initiative, led to multiple arrests and the seizure of over $100,000 in Tether (USDT). According to a report […] дальше »

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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 »

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Binance, Indian police bust renewable energy scam, seize $100,000 in USDT

Binance and the Delhi Police have dismantled a $100,000 scam, which misled investors with false claims tied to India’s renewable energy initiatives. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has teamed up with Indian police to bust a sophisticated scam involving a fraudulent entity… дальше »

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Hong Kong police arrest 27 in $46m deepfake crypto romance scam

Hong Kong police have dismantled a deepfake romance scam that swindled men out of $46 million through fake cryptocurrency investments. According to a local report, law enforcement in Hong Kong cracked down on a multinational crypto romance scam, which targeted… дальше »

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$PEPE Gains Momentum Amid Strong Buying Activity, While Holder Loses $1.39M In Phishing Scam

$PEPE has been making waves recently, emerging as one of the top tokens accumulated by Smart Money (SM) and a favorite among Smart Dex Traders (SDTs) over the past 24 hours. The recent buying volume from both groups has been notably strong, signaling increased confidence in the token’s potential. After […] дальше »

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MEV bot scam rides AI hype to return under new name, says SlowMist

Blockchain security firm SlowMist found a growing number of people lost funds to fake trading bots that use OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the name to build legitimacy. дальше »

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Shocking Phishing Attack Empties Crypto Wallet – PEPE Among Stolen Altcoins!

Lookonchain, a blockchain analytics platform, revealed on X today that a crypto investor has lost a large sum of digital assets due to a phishing attack. He noted that the investor fell victim to a “Permit2” phishing signature scam, resulting in his wallet being completely emptied. дальше »

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Ex-Philippine mayor linked to $30m AAX crypto scam and laundering ring

Disgraced former Philippine mayor Alice Guo has been linked to the defunct Atom Asset Exchange, which laundered and stole millions in customer cryptocurrency assets in 2022.  This connection comes as Guo faces trial for human trafficking and fraud, according to… дальше »

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Cardano Community Issued Urgent Scam Alert, Here's What Happened

Cardano community issued urgent scam alert дальше »

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Crypto Trader Loses $35 Million In Minutes – Here’s How

Blockchain security platform Scam Sniffer recently revealed a crypto trader who lost $35 million in minutes. This trader is said to have lost this sum thanks to a social-engineered crypto scam, which continues to be rampant in the industry. дальше »

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Someone Just Lost $35 Million Worth of Crypto After Falling for This Phishing Scam

A clever phishing scam has cost a victim a whopping $35 million worth of crypto дальше »

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Crypto whale loses $36M in major phishing scam causing DETH depeg

Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that a crypto whale’s address was drained of 15,079 fwDETH, worth approximately $36 million, in a phishing scam. Data from Arkham Intelligence suggest that the phished address might be linked to the venture firm Continue Capital. дальше »

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Ohio AG’s new fraud unit recovers $130k from crypto scam

Ohio’s new fraud investigations unit recovered $130,000 lost in a crypto scam targeting a Worthington senior, marking its first success since being established. Ohio’s newly formed Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has succeeded in recovering $130,000 lost in a crypto scam… дальше »

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Crypto’s Token Lockup Orthodoxy Is a Scam

Today’s prevailing token distribution model is fundamentally broken, says Christopher Goes, co-creator of Anoma and Namada. дальше »

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Crypto scam: Coinbase warns Gen Z about growing online threats

Coinbase is raising awareness about the rise of online scams targeting younger users, particularly Gen Z.  In a blog post published on Oct. 8, Coinbase outlined four online threats Gen Z should be aware of, including social media fraud, romance… дальше »

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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 »

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Senior citizen’s Bitcoin recovered with ZachXBT’s help

ZachXBT’s crypto investigations helped recover $275,000 in Bitcoin stolen from an elderly U.S. user in an apparent social engineering scam. According to the blockchain sleuth, Indian impersonators stole around 15 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Coinbase user back in April. The… дальше »

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Wallet drainer exits TON due to lack of ‘whales’, shifts focus to Bitcoin targets

Blockchain security platform Scam Sniffer has reported the shutdown of a wallet drainer operating on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, citing the absence of large-scale participants, also known as “whales. дальше »

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