Europol uncovered a web of fake crypto investment platforms that laundered more than $815 million. International enforcement authorities across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. have intensified their response to crack…
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Interpol has unveiled recommendations to tackle illicit activities perpetrated by scam compound centers. One recommendation is to encourage a multinational joint operation to identify, locate, and repatriate victims. Interpol has announced that…
RippleX shed light on a prevalent scam targeting XRP members using AI deepfake videos of executives. AI crypto scam is on the rise, and blockchain firms are urging users to…
Qian’s massive crypto fraud spanned years, tricked over 128,000 Chinese victims, hiding billions in bitcoin. UK police recovered 61,000 bitcoin worth $6.7bn, marking the world’s biggest cryptocurrency seizure. A Chinese…
FBI warns of scammers posing as lawyers to steal more from past crypto and Bitcoin fraud victims. Losses hit $9.3 billion in 2024, with seniors losing nearly $3 billion alone.…
Coinbase was targeted with 1% of its MAU’s data breached by hackers. Despite the implications of the breach, the exchange is not considering paying a ransom. Brian Armstrong, the CEO…
A crypto executive’s daughter survived a kidnapping attempt in Paris this week. The crypto-rich list is growing, creating potential for criminal profiling in the industry. The daughter of a crypto…
A team of experts at Microsoft have disclosed that threat actors are actively luring crypto users to download malicious installers on their computers which end up gathering and exporting information…
Scammers are using fake arrest warrants to trick people into paying fines through Bitcoin and other untraceable methods. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia has warned…
Securities regulators in Canada have warned about a crypto scam called CanCap that falsely claims endorsements from government officials. Scammers use artificial intelligence to create fake news articles and manipulate…
Crypto scams linked to social media and digital assets are rising in 2025, with NASAA warning investors and lawmakers pushing stricter laws.
Crypto regulation is advancing in New York as a Bill to protect users emerges. At the Federal level, the US SEC is also pushing for investor protection with a new…
Hackers exploited the Saudi Law Conference’s X account to fake a royal endorsement and promote fraudulent memecoins. Crypto scams targeting high-profile figures are increasing, highlighting the need for extreme vigilance…
MrBeast explained that all his investments are managed by a professional team and are fully compliant with legal standards. He dismissed claims of insider trading and stressed that blockchain evidence…
Kylian Mbappe’s X account was hacked, and a fraudulent $MBAPPE token was promoted, leading to significant losses for investors. Some users lost millions, while others profited from the scam before…
US Congressman George Santos has been indicted in a crypto scam deal. He’s currently facing charges for about 13 different offenses. A New York Times (NYT) report has revealed how…
The National Police of Ukraine took down call centers behind crypto investment scams. The call centers were responsible for defrauding European victims by stealing their personal information. Call center scams…
The report reveals a surge in crypto-jacking attacks on financial companies in the first half of 2022. According to the report, these attacks grew 30 percent to 66.7 million during…
Chainalysis launches a crypto incident response program. Crypto hacks and ransomware attacks hit new heights. Since the beginning of this year, the focus of attention on the crypto market has…
Deep fake video scams unsuspecting crypto users using edited Musk Ted talk. Crypto scams on social media are increasing with top influential persons now speaking out. A video making the…