QR Code Scams: TN Attorney General Issues Warning

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has issued a QR code scam alert, warning consumers about fraudulent QR codes used in various scams, including fake cryptocurrency investments. Consumers are urged to verify sources, check codes for tampering, and use secure scanner apps. Tennessee Attorney General Warns of QR Code Scams The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued … Read more

Phishing Scammers Stole $47 Million From 57,000 Victims in February Alone — Report

Nearly $47 million was stolen from approximately 57,000 crypto users by criminals who use phishing scams to lure victims. The Scam Sniffer data highlights that most of the thefts occurred on the Ethereum chain, with ERC-20 tokens being the most targeted. Unlike in January, the number of victims who lost digital funds exceeding $1 million … Read more

Twitter Experience Worsens, Ether Fake Giveaways Taking Over

Fake ether token giveaways are clogging Twitter threads, and seemingly by the second. Targeting well-known ecosystem figures, doppelganger accounts are created, complete with matching avatars. A particularly active post can almost assuredly be counted on to receive seemingly organic calls for participation in free crypto programs hosted by the respective personality. And now they’re incorporating … Read more