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Scams remain a major issue in crypto, with scam news exposing fraudulent projects, Ponzi schemes, and phishing attacks. Investors face risks from fake tokens, rug pulls, and phishing websites that steal private keys. As regulators crack down on bad actors, education and security measures remain vital in preventing fraud.
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Crypto scammers have set up at least three World Cup-related fraud operations linked to four cryptocurrency addresses as millions of fans prepare to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. TRM Labs said it…
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Federal prosecutors have charged two alleged operators of a cryptocurrency laundering service that processed more than $389 million in transactions and received over 10,000 Bitcoin since launching in 2021. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of…
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A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to laundering proceeds from a crypto fraud scheme that stole more than $13 million through impersonation scams, with U.S. prosecutors seeking a prison sentence of up to 63 months in exchange for his cooperation.…
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Coinbase froze over $3M in crypto as DOJ, Meta, Microsoft and Starlink disrupted Southeast Asia scam networks and 1.4M online accounts.
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Crypto-related fraud targeting FIFA World Cup fans has intensified ahead of the 2026 tournament, with U.S. authorities warning that scammers are using fake ticket offers, phishing websites, and cryptocurrency payment requests to steal money and personal data. According to the…
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Fenwick & West has agreed to pay $54 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by former FTX customers who accused the law firm of helping facilitate fraud at the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange. According to court filings tied to…
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Xaman founder Wietse Wind warned XRP users that fake desktop wallet and airdrop scams are rising as impersonators target XRPL holders on X.
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FBI’s NexFundAI token sting exposed alleged fake crypto volume, market makers, $25M seized, 18 charges, and retail losses from wash trading.
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Missouri sued CoinFlip over alleged crypto ATM scams, seeking a state ban, restitution and up to $1.826m in civil penalties.
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Crypto users face phishing emails that abuse real Google alerts targeting exchange and DeFi accounts with hidden links and fake login traps.
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China, US, and UAE police dismantled 9 Dubai fraud dens and arrested 276 suspects accused of running online crypto romance scams in the UAE.
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Myanmar’s military published a draft bill on May 14 proposing life in prison for crypto scam operators. The draft legislation, called the Anti-Online Scam Bill, states that anyone convicted of “digital currency fraud” or running an online scam center faces…
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Ripple’s David Schwartz warned XRP users about fake airdrops, giveaways and impersonators as scams targeting XRPL holders increase online.
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CoinMarketCap warns it has no token or coin as fake CMC token promotions and impersonation scams target crypto users online.
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Ethereum launches Clear Signing to make wallet approvals readable, with Ledger, Trezor and MetaMask backing ERC-7730 after Bybit hack risks.
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FBI Director Kash Patel says AI now helps the bureau triage tips, track threats, and fight violent crime amid rising crypto scams.
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