Crypto Scams

Do Kwon surfing on a Bitcoin in the clouds, watched over by Jakov Milatović.
Crypto Market News
FBI Flags ICHCoin Crypto Scam Taking “Millions” from Americans

The FBI sounds the alarm on a widespread crypto investment scam believed to have siphoned “millions of dollars” from Americans.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Robot working on a Cardano coin in a wireframe landscape.
Cardano (ADA)
Cardano Scam: Fake Token Upgrade Emails Target ADA Holders

Avoid falling for fake Cardano upgrade scams post-Chang hard fork; scammers are falsely claiming that ADA migration is live.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Ethereum logo burning in an alien landscape.
Ethereum (ETH)
UPDATED: Have Ethereum Devs Been Tricked by Scammers’ Malicious Code? What We Know

Scammers are targeting Ethereum projects with a fake extension for developers.

by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Hacker in the money grabbing portal.
Crypto Market News
Here’s How Much the Crypto Industry Lost to Hacks in September

The industry suffered significant losses due to crypto hacks and scams last month.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Hacker looking straight at you, whilst hacking.
Crypto Market News
Crypto Hackers Breach India’s Supreme Court YouTube Channel

Crypto hackers take over India’s Supreme Court YouTube Channel to promote a token scam.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Robot hand pointing to digital currency tether.
Crypto Market News
Tether Faces Allegations of Being a “Bigger Scam Than FTX”

Cyber Capital founder takes a jab at USDT issuer Tether with serious allegations.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
FBI agent warning us with a hand gesture about crypto scammers.
Crypto Market News
FBI Reveals $5.6B Crypto Scam Epidemic: Here’s How to Stay Safe

The troubling trend of hacks and scams surged by a significant percentage, resulting in substantial losses for investors.

by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Dark hooded figure generating a digital tornado in a charred dark landscape.
Exchanges
WazirX Hacker Resurfaces to Launder Stolen Millions 

The entity responsible for the exchange’s woes has popped out to spin their loot.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Donald Trump surrounded by money in a digital glitchy crypto environment.
Crypto Market News
Trump’s World Liberty Finance Exploited by Telegram Scammers

Scammers target Trump-backed World Liberty Finance on Telegram, users cautioned against clicking unofficial links.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Criminal dressed as Mcdonald's Ronald Mcdonald saying ''you've been mcrobbed'' walking away from a huge burger in the city with a big money bag.
Solana (SOL)
McDonald’s Hacker Boasts $700k Solana Profit from Memecoin Shilling

The hacker exploited McDonald’s official account to promote a fraudulent token before executing a rug pull.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Masked hacker guy with a Solana hoodie up close to Google.
Solana (SOL)
How to Spot the Bull Checker Scam Threatening Solana Users

Malicious actors are using the browser extension to infiltrate and drain assets from unsuspecting victims.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Scammer running away from a kangaroo police officer in a wireframe landscape.
Regulations
Australia Escalates Crypto Scam Crackdown

The country’s regulatory commission is intensifying its scrutiny and fight against crypto-linked cybercrime.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Warning sings marking a hacker on its land.
Ripple (XRP)
Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Fallout Becomes Hotbed for Airdrop Scams

Ripple investors are under siege from scammers exploiting the company's legal battle and upcoming projects.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Guy emptying the wallet making coins fly towards you. Alex Mashinsky the CEO of Celsius is frozen in ice in the snow.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Celsius Sues Tether to Recover $2B in Bitcoin Lost in Alleged Fraudulent Transfers

Celsius seeks to recover billions in Bitcoin from USDT issuer Tether.

by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Richard Teng CEO talks Binance.
Binance News
Binance Claims Seizure of $73M Stolen Crypto in Bolstered Crime Fight

Binance asserts that it has stepped up its security game.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Ruja Ignatova aka Crypto Queen and her money encrusted in ice.
Crypto Market News
UK Freezes Ruja Ignatova’s Assets as Global Hunt Heats Up 

A London High Court has imposed a global asset freeze on the fugitive OneCoin founder.

by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Two security guys appearing from crypto coding scene.
Crypto Market News
Over $4B In Crypto Scam Losses Prompts Australian Police to Join Global Campaign 

Australia joins global efforts to combat cryptocurrency scams, causing $4 billion in losses, in collaboration with Chainalysis.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Hong Kong police discovering Victoria Harbour full of unauthorized coins.
Crypto Market News
Hong Kong Police Nab $1.4M Cryptocurrency Fraud Syndicate

Hong Kong police have dismantled a well-organized crypto crime syndicate.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Glitching angel in the turning off clouds.
Crypto Market News
Angel Drainer Shuts Down After “De-anonymization” of Members

Notorious crypto phishing service Angel Drainer retires after stealing $25 million from thousands of users.
by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Girl on a roof of OKX city, seeing warning signs in the air.
Crypto Market News
$573M Lost to Crypto Scams and Hacks in Q2: Immunefi

Q2 sees a near 70% jump in losses due to crypto hacks and scams.

by . Fact checked by: Ewan Lewis, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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