Crypto Scams

Crypto Project ‘The Phoenix’ Hit with Scam Allegations in U.S. Court, Owner Denies Wrongdoing

In a surprising turn of events, Daniel Ianello, the man at the center of a lawsuit involving the now-defunct crypto project "The Phoenix," is...

Nigerian Fraudsters Duped Victims of $250,000 by Posing as Donald Trump and JD Vance in Cryptocurrency Scam

In a sophisticated online scam, Nigerian fraudsters successfully duped a donor into sending $250,000 in cryptocurrency by posing as high-profile U.S. political figures.  According to...

US Treasury Sanctions Crypto Wallet Containing $350,000 Linked To Alleged Aeza Group Cybercrime

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has imposed sanctions on Russia-based Aeza Group. Aeza Group is a...

North Korean Operatives Impersonated US Citizens To Steal Crypto From American Companies: DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has uncovered a large-scale operation involving North Korean nationals who posed as American citizens to obtain remote jobs...

Blockchain Firms Takes Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s Stablecoin Crime Warning As Non-Threat, Should We Be Worried?

The Financial Action Task Force this week warned that crimes linked to stablecoins are on the rise. The global watchdog urged regulators to step...

Spanish Police Uncover Massive Crypto Fraud Network Responsible for Laundering More Than $500M From 5,000 Victims Globally

In a major international law enforcement operation, Spanish authorities have successfully taken down a massive cryptocurrency fraud network that laundered over $500M from unsuspecting...

U.S. Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison for Defrauding Investors in $40M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

A U.S. federal court has sentenced Dwayne Golden to 97 months in prison for orchestrating a crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more...

Russian Crypto Influencer Sentenced to 7 Years for Orchestrating $23M Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme

Valeria Fedyakina, a Russian mother from Simferopol who marketed herself as a crypto expert under the alias “Bitmama,” has been sentenced to seven years...

Crypto Scam Victim of $20M Crypto Romance Scam Sues Citibank for Allegedly Ignoring Warning Signs

Michael Zidell, a Manhattan resident, has filed a federal lawsuit against Citibank, claiming the bank failed to prevent or investigate a massive cryptocurrency romance...

Phishing Alert: Fake “Hyperliquid” Ads Dominate Google Searches, Trick Users Into Signing Malicious Transactions

Fake “Hyperliquid” Ads have resurfaced in the crypto world, making many traders at the brink of loosing their wealth. According to blockchain security platform...
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Greenidge, N.Y. Bitcoin-Mining Site Catches Fire, Operations Temporarily Halted After Electrical Switchgear Failure

A major US Bitcoin miner, Greenidge Generation Holdings, reported...

China’s Social Media Platforms And Marketplaces Get Flooded With Crypto Recruitment Links That Target Young Users

Social platforms popular with younger users, including Xiaohongshu, Taobao,...

Terminal Finance Discontinues Terminal Project After Converge Chain Fails To Launch

Terminal Finance said on X(Twitter) it won't be launching...

Kalshi Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Unlicensed Sports Betting And Deceptive Practices

A group of clients has sued Kalshi Inc., alleging...