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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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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams
One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeast Asian country. дальше »
2024-9-18 19:57 | |
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SEC vs Ripple Case: Lawyer’s New Details as XRP Price Rises
Lawyer Fred Rispoli provided an update on the ongoing Crypto vs SEC battle yesterday. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stirred controversy with a tweet stating that scammers often use innovations and emerging technologies like crypto to perpetrate investment scams. дальше »
2024-9-15 12:20 | |
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US sanctions Cambodian senator involved in crypto-related human trafficking scams
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat for his role in operating cyber-scam centers that exploited trafficked workers to run crypto scams. In a Sept. 12 press release, Phat,… дальше »
2024-9-14 13:40 | |
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Congressional hearing on DeFi reveals deep partisan divide over regulatory approach
A House hearing on DeFi highlighted deep divisions between lawmakers. Democrats pushed for stricter regulation to protect consumers from scams, while Republicans advocated for a light-touch approach to encourage innovation. дальше »
2024-9-11 00:00 | |
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Investors Lost Record High $5.6B to Crypto Scams in 2023, FBI Says
Investors lost a record $5.6 billion to crypto-related financial crime in 2023, up 45% from 2022, according to a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center. дальше »
2024-9-12 00:23 | |
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Americans lost over $5.6b in crypto scams in 2023, FBI says
Crypto-related scams and fraud surged last year, with losses skyrocketing 45% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a new FBI report. As crypto gains popularity in the United States, it also brings a rise in crypto scams.… дальше »
2024-9-10 22:03 | |
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CUBE3.AI Unveils AI-Driven Technology to Detect and Block Rising Tide of New Scams and Fraud
Palo Alto, California, United States, 5th September 2024, Chainwire The post CUBE3.AI Unveils AI-Driven Technology to Detect and Block Rising Tide of New Scams and Fraud appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2024-9-5 16:02 | |
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New wallet drainer targets growing blockchain ecosystems: Blockaid
A newly evolved wallet drainer has unleashed a wave of scams targeting emerging blockchain ecosystems like TON and TRON, analysts say. Blockchain ecosystems like The Open Network and TRON seem to be under siege as the newly evolved AngelX wallet… дальше »
2024-9-5 10:05 | |
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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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Reddit user proposes Zero-KYC mechanism to counter P2P crypto scams
Innovative Zero-KYC mechanisms could enhance P2P crypto security, but widespread adoption hinges on overcoming technical and user acceptance challenges. The post Reddit user proposes Zero-KYC mechanism to counter P2P crypto scams appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-9-3 12:28 | |
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August crypto hacks cross $313 mln: Worrying rise in pig butchering scams
The crypto market lost $313 million in August through scams and hacks. Pig butchering scams remain the largest and most lucrative for criminals in 2024. According to blockchain security The post August crypto hacks cross $313 mln: Worrying rise in pig butchering scams appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-2 10:00 | |
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Crypto Scammers Ditch ‘Elaborate’ Schemes In Favor Of Short-Term Scams – Report
A recent Chainalysis report revealed that crypto scammers have updated their scheme tactics on- and off-chain in 2024. Criminals have leaned toward short-term, more lucrative scrams targeting smaller entities and specific individuals, significantly reducing scams’ average lifespan by over 50% since 2023. дальше »
2024-8-30 03:30 | |
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U.S. House Committee Plans for Heap of Crypto Hearings in September
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is poised to launch a series of crypto hearings digging into several aspects of the industry, including decentralized finance (DeFi), the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight of digital assets businesses and the implications of "pig butchering" scams. дальше »
2024-8-30 00:48 | |
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'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday's report from the analytics firm said. дальше »
2024-8-30 15:00 | |
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Indian Court Orders Scam Websites Using Crypto Exchange Mudrex's Name to Be Taken Down
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Mudrex won a court order telling the country's Ministry of Communication to take down as many as 38 websites that were exploiting the company's name to carry out scams. дальше »
2024-8-30 12:47 | |
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Australians lose $122m to crypto scams, with under-50s most affected
Australians lost over $120 million to crypto investment fraud in just 12 months, with those under 50 increasingly becoming the primary targets. Crypto investment scams are surging across Australia, with younger individuals increasingly falling victim as fraudsters employ more sophisticated… дальше »
2024-8-28 09:48 | |
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Crypto scam: 99 arrested in Philippine raid on Chinese-run center
Philippine authorities conducted a predawn raid on a Chinese-run scam center in Manila on August 22, arresting nearly 100 individuals involved in crypto and romance scams. Philippine police raided a Chinese-run scam center in Manilla, Philippines, on August 22, arresting… дальше »
2024-8-23 19:20 | |
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CoinGecko warns of scammers promoting fake GECKO airdrops
Crypto price aggregator website CoinGecko says bad actors are flooding social media with fake GECKO token airdrops. Crypto data aggregator CoinGecko warned about fake airdrop scams, urging users to exercise caution as fraudulent schemes targeting its community gain traction. In… дальше »
2024-8-21 11:07 | |
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Binance and Macau police team up to fight against online scams
The collaboration between Binance and Macau police could significantly enhance user protection and reduce financial crimes in the crypto space. The post Binance and Macau police team up to fight against online scams appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-8-21 09:14 | |
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Crypto Scammers Face Crackdown: ASIC Pulls The Plug On Over 600 Fraudulent Sites
As crypto scams have rapidly increased over the past few years, crypto crackdowns in different regions have intensified. Highlighting this is the move from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which has recently stepped up its crackdown on fraudulent activities online by unplugging several scam-related websites. дальше »
2024-8-20 22:30 | |
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Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year
The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program. дальше »
2024-8-21 18:55 | |
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Australia’s ASIC shuts down 615 crypto scams in a year
Australia's ASIC cracks down on hundreds of crypto scams as fraudsters employ AI and fake endorsements to deceive investors. дальше »
2024-8-20 15:18 | |
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Forta Foundation Launches the Forta URL Authenticator to Curtail Crypto Scams
Forta, a fast-growing firm that leverages cutting-edge technology and community collaboration to detect and combat scams, attacks, and exploits, has announced the launch of its Forta URL Authenticator. дальше »
2024-8-20 22:45 | |
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Australian regulator takes Meta to court over ‘deceptive’ crypto ads on Facebook
Australia’s competition regulator has highlighted that the majority of crypto ads on Meta’s Facebook are likely scams. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s filing with the Federal Court of Australia, Meta has been aware since 2018 that a… дальше »
2024-8-16 14:33 | |
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Crypto hacks: Binance recovers $73m in stolen funds
Binance says its security team has managed to recover or freeze over $73 million in funds stolen during crypto hacks and scams. In an Aug. 8 press release, Binance revealed that the recovered or frozen funds related to external hacks… дальше »
2024-8-9 16:44 | |
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Texas sees surge in Bitcoin scams targeting residents
Police in Lubbock, Texas, have reported a significant rise in Bitcoin-related scams, with numerous residents losing substantial amounts of money. Over the past few months, between 20 and 30 individuals have approached the police with reports of scams involving gift… дальше »
2024-8-8 12:36 | |
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FBI's crypto warning as India, Australia join global crackdown: 'Fraud alert!'
India and Australia were recently in the news due to various crypto scams. These scams come on the back of the FBI's crypto warning, highlighting an urgent need for global crypto reinforcement. дальше »
2024-8-5 16:00 | |
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Australia’s police joins global campaign to disrupt crypto scams
The Australian Federal Police has teamed up with Chainalysis to identify over 2,000 compromised crypto wallets belonging to Australians. Australia‘s national policing agency, the Australian Federal Police, has partnered with blockchain forensic firm Chainalysis to combat crypto scammers as the… дальше »
2024-8-6 11:38 | |
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Approval phishing scams ‘a much bigger problem’ than first thought
Since May 2021, a staggering $2.7 billion has been lost to approval phishing attacks — and a multinational operation led to one victim being identified in the middle of a scam. A widespread operation has been launched to thwart cybercriminals… дальше »
2024-8-4 20:54 | |
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Dogecoin proponent Elon Musk says no to crypto promotions - Why?
Musk pledges to cease crypto promotion amid rising social media scams. Recent crypto scams highlight social media’s dual role in promotion and fraud. Tesla CEO and Twitter owner, Elon MuskThe post Dogecoin proponent Elon Musk says no to crypto promotions - Why? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-1 18:00 | |
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Crypto scam tracker launched in Wisconsin amid rising criminal activity
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions has launched a scam tracker to protect investors from crypto and investment fraud. This tracker aims to help Wisconsinites in identifying and avoiding fraudulent schemes, including crypto scams, by providing detailed descriptions of deceptive… дальше »
2024-7-31 16:32 | |
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UK hacker linked to compromised celebrity X accounts used to promote $530m meme coin scam: report
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has identified connections between the hack of two Hollywood celebrities’ X accounts — which were used to create meme coin scams — and the convicted UK hacker Gurvinder Bhangu, aka Gurv. In an X thread today, July… дальше »
2024-7-31 17:05 | |
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Russia’s central bank warns scammers weaponized memecoins, tap-to-earn games
The Bank of Russia has issued a public warning, stating that bad actors are increasingly using memecoins and tap-to-earn games to deceive victims. Russia‘s central bank released a report on Monday detailing a rapid increase in financial scams within the… дальше »
2024-7-30 17:00 | |
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