Coinbase scammer claims earning 5 figures a week targeting crypto CEOs
“We’re hitting CEOs, CFOs, software engineers,” the brazen scammer told Casa CEO Nick Neuman: “We don’t call poor people.” Go to Source
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Crypto needs to increase defenses against 654% spike in deepfake scams
Deepfake scams are everywhere, and detecting them with the naked eye is fast becoming impossible. Awareness and education need to be improved. Go to Source
10 iconic crypto history videos you won’t believe actually happened
The birth and history of the crypto scene could be considered a meme. These iconic videos represent key chapters and milestones from crypto’s history and may make you giggle. Go to Source
EigenLayer X account compromised, shares malicious airdrop link
Users should not click on any airdrop links shared in EigenLayer’s recent post, warned onchain detective ZachXBT. Go to Source
Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email
Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September. Go to Source
FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion-Dollar Losses
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing over more funds before vanishing with the money. FBI Warns of Growing Cryptocurrency Scams Amid … Read more
Inside the pig butchering scam: Crypto victims share their stories
The latest Cointelegraph video explores one of the most dangerous crypto scams, “pig butchering,” by sharing some of the victims’ real stories. Go to Source
SEC Flags Risks in Crypto and Emerging Tech Investment Scams
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising alarms about the growing risks of cryptocurrency scams and other investment fraud during World Investor Week 2024. Amid the rising influence of AI, social media, and aggressive financial marketing, investors are struggling to find reliable advice. The agency is focusing on scams involving cryptocurrencies, financial grooming, … Read more
Revolut prevents $13.5M of ‘potential fraud transactions’ in crypto
Revolut has been under fire as fraud complaints piled up in 2024, but the company has insisted it saved hundreds of millions in “potential fraudulent transfers.” Go to Source
Dutch Regulator Warns of Crypto Pump-and-Dump, New Regulation to Ban These Schemes
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued a warning about the dangers of pump-and-dump schemes in the cryptocurrency space, as new regulations prepare to target this market manipulation tactic. The upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), effective from Dec. 30 will ban these practices. AFM Sounds Alarm on Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes The … Read more
