The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly launching a new campaign against crypto scams with a new team that specializes in digital financial …
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Russian Mother and Self-Styled ‘Crypto Expert’ Jailed Over $23M Bitcoin Scam
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief Self-styled Russian crypto expert “Bitmama” has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a $23 million Bitcoin fraud disguised …
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Regulation
Coinbase Assists U.S. Secret Service in Seizing $225,000,000 in Crypto Tied to 2023 Pig Butchering Scam
by shayaanby shayaanThe American crypto exchange Coinbase helped law enforcement authorities seize millions worth of digital assets that were stolen through pig butchering scams. …
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Scams
Crypto Scam Markets Thrive Again After Telegram’s Cleanup Attempt: Report
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief Tudou Guarantee’s transaction volume exceeded 300,000 by June 15, quickly replacing Huione Guarantee after its May 13 ban. USDT transactions …
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Regulation
US DOJ Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against $225,300,000 in Digital Assets Allegedly Obtained Through Crypto Confidence Scam
by shayaanby shayaanThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is filing a civil forfeiture complaint against over $225 million in crypto. According to a new …
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Regulation
Accountant Nearly Pulls Off $19,000,000 Bank Fraud Scam After Tricking Lenders With Forged Documents and Fake Rent Rolls: DOJ
by shayaanby shayaanA certified public accountant is pleading guilty to defrauding banks by giving false information in order to obtain loans, according to the …
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Web3
Inside the Hedera Hashgraph Wallet NFT Scam: How Users Are Being Exploited
by shayaanby shayaanCybercriminals are exploiting Hedera Hashgraph wallets through advanced NFT airdrop scams that trick users into revealing their wallet credentials. These attacks utilise …
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Institutional interest in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) continues to grow, as does the number of scams exploiting the ecosystem. On June 4, …
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Regulation
FBI Seeks Victims Connected to FUNNULL Pig Butchering Crypto Investment Scam
by shayaanby shayaanThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking for victims connected to the FUNNULL pig butchering crypto investment scheme. In a new …
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Smart Contracts
Vietnamese Police Arrest Gang Accused of $394M Matrix Chain Scam
by shayaanby shayaanIn short The Vietnamese police have arrested a gang that is accused of being behind the matrix chain, a crypto -wamid that …