Andrew Tate accused of on-chain crypto laundering
A report reveals links between Andrew Tate and a $5 million scam in Texas, with suspicious flows of $30 million to privacy protocols.
Scams
Online scams are evolving rapidly, especially in crypto and finance. Discover how to identify and avoid the most common scams, from fake investment platforms to phishing attacks and social engineering. Get actionable tips, warning signs to look out for, and up-to-date advice to protect your assets in the digital world.
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India: maxi raid against a decade-old crypto scam
Indian authorities strike at a vast crypto scam network that has been active for years: raids in 21 locations, wallets seized and international investigations underway.
Wolf Capital CEO in Prison for $9.4 Million Crypto Scam
ravis Ford, CEO of Wolf Capital Trading LLC, was sentenced to five years for fraud. The cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme raised nearly $10 million from 2,8000 investors. A sign of the growing scourge of global crypto fraud.
Evolved North Korean Hackers: New Danger Level for the Crypto Sector
North Korean hackers intensify crypto fraud: GhostCall and GhostHire campaigns use AI and the impersonation of Web3 executives to distribute malware, an evolution of the Lazarus Group.
Crypto Scam Alert: Fake Booking.com and Coinbase Partnership for Summit in Dubai
Phishing emails use Booking.com to promote a fake 'Exclusive Crypto Travel Summit' in Dubai, citing Buterin and Armstrong. CoinGecko CEO Bobby Ong and Booking.com confirm the scam.
$7.3 Billion in Bitcoin Stolen from a Chinese Fraudster
Record crypto seizure in the UK: $7.3 billion in Bitcoin (61,000 BTC) was confiscated from Chinese citizen Zhimin Qian, who swindled 128,000 people. The figure, equal to the entire existing government reserve, opens a debate on the creation of a UK Bitcoin Reserve.
Digital Horror in Minnesota: Brothers Kidnap Family to Steal $8 Million in Crypto.
Two Garcia brothers kidnapped a family in Minnesota and stole $8M in crypto. The case, involving armed threats and coercion, underlines the rise of digital asset crime in the US.
British Fraudster Fails with Fake $4.7 Million Crypto Refund Request
A 69-year-old British fraudster, Timothy Barnes, who pleaded guilty to 34 counts of fraud and theft
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