Scammers ditch ‘elaborate’ crypto Ponzis for pig butchering: Chainalysis
The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media. Go to Source
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2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed
United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement. Go to Source
FBI Recovers $5 Million From Pig Butchering Crypto Scam
Authorities in North Carolina have seized nearly $5 million in cryptocurrency linked to an investment fraud scheme. The scheme, known as “pig butchering,” involved criminals creating fake romantic relationships to deceive victims into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms. Victims lost their life savings, with one losing an entire retirement account. $5 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized … Read more
Former Bank CEO Sentenced to Prison for $47M Crypto Fraud Leading to Bank Collapse
The former CEO of failed Heartland Tri-State Bank was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for embezzling more than $47 million in a fraudulent crypto scheme that caused the bank’s collapse. He funneled the stolen funds into cryptocurrency wallets linked to a “pig butchering” scam, leading to a $9 million loss for investors and … Read more
Australian federal police to probe 2,000 exploited crypto wallets
Chainalysis’ Operation Spincaster found over 2,000 Australian-owned crypto wallets were hit by “approval phishing” scams. Go to Source
CFTC Warns of Follow-on Frauds Targeting Victims Multiple Times
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warns about repeated fraud targeting victims multiple times, often by the same criminals. Common fraud types include relationship crypto frauds, also known as “pig butchering,” where scammers form online relationships, encourage investments in bogus crypto trading schemes, and then steal funds. Victims often face additional scams, such as fraud-recovery … Read more
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable. “The rate at which bad actors are using elaborate pig-butchering scams to defraud innocent people is … Read more
Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams
Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering” fraud that siphons billions from Americans annually. The meeting brought together over 300 officials from 15 federal agencies to strategize against this pervasive … Read more
Washington State Regulator Warns Investors of Pig Butchering Crypto Scheme
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a warning on Thursday after it received a complaint from a Washington investor about Fameex, now offline. The investor, a real estate agent, met scammer “Jackson Qie” via an unsolicited text. Qie convinced him to invest over $113,000 in ether (ETH) and tether (USDT) on Fameex. … Read more
US Authorities Arrest Chinese Nationals Allegedly Behind Crypto Scam Network
An indictment unsealed in the Central District of California charges two Chinese nationals, Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang, with leading a scheme to launder at least $73 million tied to an international crypto investment scam, often known as “pig butchering.” Li and Zhang allegedly managed a global network that laundered proceeds from fraudulent crypto investments, … Read more
