Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 5 months ago
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $9 million in tether (USDT) allegedly linked to “pig butchering” crypto scams. The Justice Department explained that U.S. Secret Service agents and analysts tracked the laundering...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 5 months ago
Scammers have now taken advantage of upcoming projects in the Shiba Inu ecosystem to scam community participants, sparking reactions from its members. The @susbarium X (formerly Twitter) page, which issues scam alerts, posted on social media on scamm...
Bitcoin News / Google News Bitcoin - 5 months ago
Elderly Targeted in Bitcoin ATM Scams, Camarillo Authorities Fight ...& & Hoodline
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Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 5 months ago
Lloyds Bank, a major retail and commercial bank in the U.K., has issued an “urgent warning” about the growing threat of cryptocurrency scams. “Crypto is a highly risky asset class and remains largely unregulated, which makes it an a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 5 months ago
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about pig butchering cryptocurrency scams. IRS Criminal Investigation special agents stressed that these schemes are popping up across the globe, emphasizing: “U.S. taxpayers are currently...
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Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 5 months ago
Lloyds Bank has issued a stark warning as crypto scams spike by 23% this year, revealing that victims are losing an average of £10,741. The report highlights the alarming trend of two-thirds of these scams originating on social media platforms. The d...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 5 months ago
According to the bank, potential cryptocurrency investors usually make an average of three payments before recognizing they’ve fallen victim to a scam. One of the Big...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 5 months ago
The Central Bureau of Investigation of India is partnering with Singapore-based Liminal to secure digital assets seized during investigations amid rising cryptocurrency frauds in India. (Read More)
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 5 months ago
According to onchain analyst Zachxbt, hackers got away with more than $768,000 after sneaking a counterfeit Ledger Live application into the Microsoft App Store. Out of the stolen stash, the attack netted over 16.8 bitcoins worth $588,000. Hackers St...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 5 months ago
CertiK discusses the growing threat of crypto scams on social media, citing a FTC report revealing over $1 billion lost in the 18 months leading to June 2022, with nearly half coming from social media interactions. It suggests preventive measures lik...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 5 months ago
To avoid impersonation scams in crypto, verify online profiles, be cautious of overly enticing offers, and employ multi-signature wallets for added security....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 6 months ago
Blockchain security auditor Hacken recently revealed concerning insights into the proliferation of ‘rug pulls, a malicious tactic aimed at stealing funds from crypto users, and how they accounted for the majority of Q3 crypto scams. Rug Pulls:...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 6 months ago
A new legislative investigation found some crypto ATMs charging a premium as high as 33%, while a few ATMs had limits of up to $50,000. California legislators have pro...
by COINS NEWS - 6 months ago
A new legislative investigation found some crypto ATMs charging a premium as high as 33%, while a few ATMs had limits of up to $50,000. Additionally, starting in 2025, the law would limit operators' fees to $5 or 15% (whichever is higher)....
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Bitcoin News / Google News Bitcoin - 6 months ago
Exeter Police warn about bitcoin ATM scams | Berks Regional News ...& & 69News WFMZ-TV
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 6 months ago
Scam artists in the financial and crypto space often reveal a knack for adaptation. The latest trend in Ireland’s fraud landscape signifies a significant shift in focus, with scammers now setting their sights on traditional banking customers. ...
Bitcoin News / Google News Bitcoin - 6 months ago
Banking Scams Overtake Crypto Frauds in Ireland – Bitcoin News& & Bitcoin.com News
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Bitcoin News / Google News Bitcoin - 6 months ago
The Three Most Common Bitcoin Scams, and How to Avoid Them& & Digital Information World
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Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 6 months ago
Former Alameda Research engineer Aditya Baradwaj says one trader lost more than $100 million after clicking on a fake link. FTX’s sister hedge fund, Alameda Research,...
