Business
U.S. Sanctions Funnull Linked to Major Cryptocurrency Scams
Funnull Technology and two crypto wallets related to Huione Group face U.S. sanctions due to involvement in significant scams.
Crypto
Russian Law Enforcement Apprehends Suspect in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case Worth $3.2 Million
A suspect has been arrested in Russia for a crypto mining fraud scheme that defrauded victims of 270 million rubles.
Crypto
Telegram Takes Action Against Alleged $8 Billion Chinese Crypto Crime Marketplace in Colorado
Telegram has shut down numerous channels linked to Chinese crypto crime marketplaces, following findings from blockchain analytics.
Crypto
Over 98% of Tokens on Pump.Fun Identified as Fraudulent, New Findings Report
A new report reveals severe fraudulent activities on the Pump.fun platform, with the vast majority of tokens launched being scams.
Crypto
FBI Reports $9.3 Billion Lost to Crypto Scams in 2024
A new report indicates a significant rise in financial losses to cryptocurrency-related scams, particularly affecting older Americans.
Altcoins
How to Safeguard Your Crypto Wallet from the Latest Cloudflare Scam
An in-depth look at the recent Cloudflare scams affecting crypto users and how to protect your digital assets.
Altcoins
Australian Authorities Initiate Operation Firestorm Against Crypto Scammers Posing as Binance Agents
The Australian Federal Police have launched a global investigation targeting cryptocurrency scams impersonating Binance representatives, highlighting the urgent need for investor protection.
Finance
Increase in Crypto Scam Revenue Driven by ‘Pig Butchering’ and AI Tactics in 2024
Fraudsters reportedly earned between $9.9 billion and $12.4 billion last year as techniques became more advanced.
Business
Crypto Investors Suffer Losses Over $500 Million in Memecoin Scams in 2024
A significant amount of money was lost due to memecoin scams, primarily driven by social engineering tactics targeting high-profile individuals.
Crypto
Coinbase Users Face Annual Losses of $300M Due to Social Engineering Scams, Says ZachXBT
ZachXBT reveals that Coinbase users have lost significant funds to scams, urging enhanced security measures on the platform.
Crypto
North Dakota Introduces Proposal to Limit Crypto ATM Transactions in Bid to Combat Fraud
North Dakota lawmakers are reviewing a new bill aimed at capping transactions at crypto ATMs to protect consumers from scams.
Crypto
The Importance of Investor Protection and Regulatory Enforcement in Crypto
This article discusses the critical need for enhanced regulatory measures to safeguard investors in the cryptocurrency market, driven by rising scams amidst increasing crypto prices.
Finance
Crypto Swindlers Target Other Scam Artists
New scams are deceiving wannabe thieves, using elaborate strategies to trick them into losing funds.
Crypto
From Reporting on Drug Cartels to Losing His Crypto Savings: The Story of Olivier Acuña
Olivier Acuña, a seasoned journalist, shares his harrowing journey from investigating drug cartels in Mexico to falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam that cost him $400,000.
Crypto
Majority of New Crypto Tokens in 2024 Labeled Malicious: Insights from Blockaid
As much as $1.4 billion was reported lost to crypto scams in 2024, according to Blockaid's findings.
Crime
Money Launderer Linked to Crypto Scams Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Daren Li pleaded guilty to managing a scheme that transferred over $73 million from victims of cryptocurrency scams.
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