Cybersecurity researchers say scammers have found a sophisticated way to drain bank accounts directly from ATMs – without needing a debit card in hand. Experts at the cybersecurity software firm …
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New data from market analytics platform Chainalysis reveals that “pig butchering” schemes are the most lucrative type of crypto scam in 2024. In its 2024 crypto crime mid-year report, Chainalays …
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SEC Charges Brothers for Fake Crypto Trading Bot That Led to Misappropriation of About $54,000,000
by skolnesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged two brothers with allegedly operating a $61.5 million Ponzi scheme that relied on promoting a fake crypto trading bot. The SEC accuses …
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says stablecoin issuer Tether has helped authorities recover funds stolen for victims of a prevalent crypto investment scam. In a statement, the Justice Department …
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‘De-Anonymizing’ Firm Arkham Launches Bounty To Identify Owners of Wallets Associated With Fraudulent Altcoin Project
by skolnesBlockchain analytics firm Arkham is launching a bounty program to identify the owners of crypto wallets linked to a digital asset scam. In a new post on the social media …