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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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Ukraine has dismantled a network of fake crypto investment platforms that allegedly drained wallets belonging to people in more than 20 countries, with investigators identifying 62 victims so far. The National Police of Ukraine said investigators from its Main Investigation…
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INTERPOL has reported 58 arrests, 263 identified suspects and $2.67 million seized after a 22-country operation targeted crypto investment scams, romance fraud and money laundering networks. According to an official INTERPOL release published on Aug. 25, Operation Jackal IV ran…
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The Bank of Russia has added 2,600 crypto wallets linked to suspected illegal financial activity to a system used by banks and law enforcement after more than 1 billion rubles flowed into the addresses during the first half of 2026.…
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The CFTC warned consumers about irreversible crypto ATM payments after FBI data showed over $388 million in reported 2025 losses.
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A federal jury has convicted Las Vegas businessman Brent Kovar of fraud and money laundering after prosecutors said his Profit Connect operation collected $24 million from at least 400 investors through false claims about cryptocurrency mining, investment returns and company…
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A federal jury has convicted Block Bits Capital co-founder Japheth Dillman of wire fraud and conspiracy after prosecutors said more than 20 investors lost nearly $1 million in a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading fund. The U.S. Department of Justice said on…
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A Hyperliquid user has lost about 550,000 USDC after a Google sponsored advertisement directed the victim to a fake version of the decentralized trading platform, with investigators linking the theft infrastructure to the Inferno drainer ecosystem. Blockchain security firm Salus…
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Edward Zimbardi faces 25 U.S. fraud and money laundering charges after Fiji deported him over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
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EU regulators warn scammers are exploiting MiCA account migrations by impersonating authorities and licensed exchanges to steal crypto.
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DefiLlama founder 0xngmi says fake App Store listings delayed its mobile launch until the team proved one app could drain a crypto wallet.
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A fake cryptocurrency job offer that infected a company-issued device has led to US$11.8 million in losses after attackers gained access to corporate systems and bypassed transaction controls, Singapore authorities have said. The Singapore Police Force and Cyber Security Agency…
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A Hyperliquid user reportedly lost about $550,000 in USDC after a Google ad led to a phishing site; Google says it suspended the advertiser.
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South Korea has sentenced Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho to 15 years in prison after a Seoul court found him guilty of defrauding customers of about 70 billion won ($49.2 million) in crypto assets. According to local news outlet Newsis, the…
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Arizona’s crypto ATM law helped 35 scam victims recover $171,332, as its 30 day refund rule offers a U.S. alternative to kiosk bans.
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A crypto user has lost approximately 100,000 USDT after transferring the funds to a lookalike wallet address planted in the victim’s transaction history 66 days earlier. Cyvers Alerts reported on Aug. 11 that its monitoring system detected the loss after…
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Crypto wrench attacks stole more than $30 million in early 2026 as France recorded 77 cases and criminals increasingly targeted relatives.
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