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Crypto Scams and National Security Concerns Addressed by Chainalysis Experts
Chainalysis experts discuss the impact of crypto scams on national security, highlighting Southeast Asia's scam compounds and the $15 billion tied to illicit networks.
Crypto Scams Surge: Staying Alert During Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, scams targeting crypto users are on the rise. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from these fraudulent schemes.
Crypto Scams Took in More Than $30 Million in Taiwan in 2019
Blockchain and cryptocurrency investment scams have risen and have reached $900 million New Taiwan dollars ($30 million) in Taiwan last year, according to Gao Hongan, a political figure in the country.
Investment Fraudsters Sentenced to Over Six Years for Telecoin Crypto Scam
Two fraudsters, Ross Jay and Michael Freckleton, were sentenced to over six years for a £500,000 scam involving a fictitious cryptocurrency "Telecoin."
CFTC Nabs 2 Crypto Fraudsters Involving in a $44M Ponzi Scheme
Two suspected cryptocurrency fraudsters Sam Ikkurty of Portland, Oregon, and Ravishankar Avadhanam of Illinois have been charged by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for illegally soliciting as much as $44 million through Ponzi-like scheme
Ronaldinho's Crypto Scam: A Deep Dive into the $61 Million Controversy
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, a Brazilian football icon, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly involving a cryptocurrency scam that could impact his celebrity endorsements, as his venture, '18kRonaldinho', promises daily returns of over 2%.
Coinbase Rolls Out AI-Driven ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System
Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal unveils Coinbase's ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System, combining smart contract auditing with machine learning to tackle crypto scams. Disclosed on October 6, 2023, this initiative enhances security and trust in token listings on the platform.
CertiK: Crypto Social Media Scams Surge
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 like hardware wallets and smart contract security audits.
Crypto Investment Fraud Generates $27 Million, SEC Charges Scammers Posing as Pastors
The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against three men posing as pastors who defrauded churchgoers in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
Turkish Crypto Exchange Goes Bankrupt, Customers Locked Out of Their Funds
Thodex crypto exchange has gone offline and its customer service vanished too, thus leaving users in the dark.
CBI and Liminal Collaborate for Digital Asset Security in India Amid Crypto Scams
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.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Warns Bitcoin Scams are Targeting Public In COVID-19 Market
In his official address, Gavin Newsom California governor cautioned the public against individuals asking for advance payment in Bitcoin with the promise of delivering essential commodities.