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Investors lose billions on US penny stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
Numerous small-cap US stocks experienced sharp declines following aggressive online endorsements, resulting in substantial investor losses and highlighting risks associated with ma...
Read Full Article →Crypto address poisoning scammers netted $1.6M this week
This week, fraudulent activities involving altered cryptocurrency wallet histories resulted in losses totaling approximately $1.6 million, including a single victim who lost $636,0...
Read Full Article →FBI warns of ‘fictitious law firms‘ targeting crypto scam victims
The alert highlights potential financial threats where individuals posing as legal experts may exploit those affected by cryptocurrency fraud to unlawfully obtain money or sensitiv...
Read Full Article →Ripple CEO Warns of YouTube XRP Scams Following All-Time High Surge
The recent substantial increase in XRP’s value has attracted many individual investors, leading to a rise in fraudulent activities involving fake online content that misleads poten...
Read Full Article →How much has the crypto Industry lost to scams so far in 2025?
By mid-2025, the cryptocurrency sector has experienced significant financial setbacks, with scams and cyberattacks resulting in losses exceeding $3.1 billion within the first half...
Read Full Article →Is that really Ripple? Deepfake scams target XRP holders on YouTube
The surge in deceptive videos impersonating the blockchain company on a popular platform poses potential financial risks for investors and could impact the market trust surrounding...
Read Full Article →Scammers pounce as crypto markets touch new all-time highs
As cryptocurrency values reach unprecedented levels, fraudulent individuals increasingly exploit social media platforms by hijacking accounts to promote deceptive schemes, posing f...
Read Full Article →Crypto ATM scams run rampant in Australia, scammers target older victims
A recent series of fraudulent activities involving digital currency kiosks in Australia resulted in significant financial losses for multiple individuals, with older adults among t...
Read Full Article →15 people lose combined $2.5 million to crypto ATM scams
A group of 15 individuals in Tasmania collectively lost $2.5 million through fraudulent schemes involving deceptive appeals, resulting in significant long-term financial consequenc...
Read Full Article →Threat actors using 'elaborate social engineering scheme' to target crypto users — Report
Cybercriminals employing sophisticated manipulation techniques to deceive cryptocurrency users pose increasing risks, leading to potential financial losses and undermining trust wi...
Read Full Article →Tether’s Crystal Intelligence stake adds teeth to stablecoin surveillance push
Tether’s recent investment in Crystal Intelligence enhances monitoring capabilities, potentially strengthening oversight in the stablecoin sector amid ongoing concerns about securi...
Read Full Article →Shenzhen issues warning on stablecoin scams, illegal crypto fundraising
Officials in Shenzhen highlighted concerns over fraudulent schemes disguised as digital currency ventures, emphasizing the potential risks to investors and the broader financial ma...
Read Full Article →China’s Shenzhen authorities warn against stablecoin investment scams as public interest rises
Local officials in Shenzhen highlighted that the increasing popularity of stablecoins has led to a rise in fraudulent schemes, posing potential financial risks for investors in the...
Read Full Article →5 ‘insidious’ crypto scams to watch out for this year
This year, increasingly sophisticated cryptocurrency frauds pose substantial financial risks, prompting users to stay vigilant against evolving deceptive tactics despite relatively...
Read Full Article →Investors Have Lost Nearly $2.5B on Crypto Scams, Hacks So Far in 2025: Report
Throughout 2025, fraudulent schemes and security breaches within the cryptocurrency market have resulted in substantial monetary losses for investors, amounting to approximately $2...
Read Full Article →Crypto Investors Lost $2.5B to Hacks and Scams in the First Half of 2025: Certik
During the first six months of 2025, cyberattacks and fraudulent activities resulted in investors losing approximately $2.5 billion, with most cases involving the Ethereum blockcha...
Read Full Article →Crypto lost to hacks and scams in H1 2025 tops 2024 total at $2.5B: CertiK
In the first half of 2025, cryptocurrency thefts and fraudulent activities resulted in nearly $2.5 billion in losses, exceeding the entire amount lost throughout 2024, according to...
Read Full Article →Coinbase helps US Secret Service recover $225M in USDT tied to pig butchering scams
Coinbase assisted federal authorities in identifying and retrieving $225 million in cryptocurrency connected to fraud schemes, marking a major financial recovery in efforts to comb...
Read Full Article →The crypto trap that won’t let you sell — and how to avoid it
Some deceptive schemes in the cryptocurrency market restrict investors from liquidating their assets by using complex smart contracts, thereby potentially causing significant finan...
Read Full Article →DOJ seeks forfeiture of $225m tied to crypto ‘pig butchering’ scams
The U.S. government aims to recover over $225 million in digital assets connected to extensive fraudulent schemes, highlighting efforts to disrupt significant financial crimes invo...
Read Full Article →DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto tied to global 'pig butchering' scams
The Department of Justice recovered a substantial amount of cryptocurrency connected to international investment fraud, highlighting the growing impact of digital asset crimes and...
Read Full Article →Washington’s second-biggest city, Spokane, bans crypto ATMs
The decision to eliminate cryptocurrency ATMs in Spokane aims to protect consumers from financial fraud and potential losses, highlighting the city's efforts to maintain economic s...
Read Full Article →Alabama Regulator Recovers $125K in Crypto Lost to Pig Butchering Scams
Alabama authorities successfully retrieved over $125,000 in cryptocurrency previously lost by victims to deceptive romance schemes that resulted in total financial damages approach...
Read Full Article →AI Deepfakes Drove 40% of High-Value Crypto Fraud Last Year: Report
In 2024, a substantial portion of cryptocurrency losses, amounting to billions, was linked to sophisticated AI-generated impersonation techniques used in fraudulent schemes targeti...
Read Full Article →Crypto conferences scale up, so do scams, security experts warn
As cryptocurrency gatherings grow in size and popularity, experts highlight increased risks of fraudulent schemes targeting attendees, potentially leading to significant financial...
Read Full Article →Believe memecoin launchpad rolls out rug protection features
The new security measures implemented by Believe aim to enhance investor confidence by reducing the risk of fraud and unauthorized token transactions, potentially stabilizing marke...
Read Full Article →Scratchie scam offering $US240,000 prize 'too good to be true'
Consumer Protection WA highlights a rise in scratchie scams, resulting in significant losses totaling over $30,000 for several victims, emphasizing the importance of caution with o...
Read Full Article →Australia rolls out new crypto ATM rules as feds flag rising scams
Authorities have introduced updated regulations for cryptocurrency ATMs following reports that fraudulent activities have caused losses exceeding 3.1 million Australian dollars wit...
Read Full Article →Trump tariffs create the ‘perfect storm’ for scams, cybersecurity expert says — 3 red flags to watch...
Recent changes in trade policies have increased the risk of fraudulent activities in the market, prompting experts to highlight key warning signs that individuals and businesses sh...
Read Full Article →AI scammers are now impersonating US government bigwigs, says FBI
If successful, these sophisticated impersonation scams could lead to significant financial losses and compromise sensitive data, potentially disrupting governmental operations and...
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