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HSBC Australia Blocks Payments to Crypto Exchanges

[Jul 25 10:27 AM] HSBC Australia has announced that it will block all customer payments to cryptocurrency exchanges via credit or debit cards, starting from July 24, 2024. The bank cites the high-risk nature of such transactions as the primary reason for this…

Fake Zoom malware steals crypto while it’s ‘stuck’ loading, user warns

[Jul 22 9:37 PM] A malicious Zoom look-alike makes it seem like a video conference is stuck in infinite loading, prompting users to install and run even better-disguised malware than before.

Fake ‘professors’ use phoney loans to trick victims in latest crypto scam

[Jul 16 7:43 PM] The scam often starts on a Facebook ad where those interested click the link and are met with a “Letter from the Professor” or “Letter from the Dean” on the company website.

Crypto scammers hijack major Australian news broadcaster’s YouTube

[Jun 26 8:38 PM] Australian broadcaster 7News’ YouTube channel livestreamed a crypto-touting deep fake Elon Musk, which garnered hundreds of thousands of views.

Change Of Heart: Crypto Scammer Returns $34.7 Million To Victim’s Address

[May 10 3:00 PM] A week ago, a crypto whale fell victim to a scam that resulted in the loss of over $71 million. In the following days, the scammer moved the funds to veil them. But in a shocking turn of events, they returned the funds to the victim. Address…

Google Sues Chinese Nationals for Running Crypto Scam Using Google Play App Store

[Apr 4 2:35 PM] Tech giant Google has filed a lawsuit against two Chinese nationals, accusing them of developing fraudulent cryptocurrency apps on the Google Play store and defrauding more than 100,000 users globally. “This is a unique opportunity for us to…

Crypto Money Laundering Plummets By 29% In Latest Chainalysis Findings

[Feb 15 9:00 PM] According to a recent report published by crypto analytics firm Chainalysis, money laundering involving crypto assets has experienced a notable decline compared to the previous year. However, the report highlights that illicit actors have started…

Pastor Accused Of Defrauding Congregation With $3 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme

[Jan 22 10:00 PM] Denver-based internet pastor, Eli Regalado, is at the center of a controversy surrounding an alleged crypto Ponzi scheme involving INDX coin.  The self-proclaimed spiritual leader has come under scrutiny as Colorado’s securities regulator…

Crypto Fraud Unveiled: $1.3B Loss As Chuck Norris-Endorsed CEO Turns Out To Be Illusion

[Jan 4 9:00 PM] In a recent investigation by The Guardian, alarming details have emerged regarding a crypto project, HyperVerse, that allegedly lost $1.3 billion of investors’ funds.  The report reveals that the chief executive officer promoted by the…

GROK Memecoin Faces 40% Drop As Expert Exposes Scammer’s Involvement

[Nov 13, 2023 6:00 PM] Grok (GROK) token, inspired by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence service through X (formerly Twitter), has recently come under scrutiny following explosive growth in market capitalization.  According to recent reports, Grok zoomed to a…

Thailand Threatens Facebook With Shutdown Over Crypto Scams

[Aug 23, 2023 3:30 AM] The government in Bangkok will try to shut down Facebook in Thailand alleging the social media network isn’t doing enough to stop scams. Fraudsters have been luring users to invest in fake companies and cryptocurrencies, authorities said, and the…

CertiK drops findings on alleged scammer who stole $1M in crypto

[Aug 16, 2023 3:56 AM] The cybersecurity firm has still not been able to determine the actual names or identities of the hackers despite the findings.

Crypto Crime Plummets in 2023, Down 65% Overall, Chainalysis Says

[Jul 17, 2023 5:30 AM] Cryptocurrency-related crime is down significantly this year, according to data by Chainalysis. Specifically, the blockchain analytics firm explained that crypto inflows to known illicit entities are down 65% compared to the previous year while…

To catch a scammer: Kraken builds fake crypto account to ‘bait’ fraudsters

[May 10, 2023 8:00 PM] A call-center scammer impersonating President Joe Biden attempted to steal what they thought was $450,000 worth of Bitcoin from a streamer — instead, chaos ensued.

Winner of Canadian Lottery Jackpot Says Impostors Using His Name to Steal Bitcoins

[Apr 14, 2023 1:30 AM] The winner of the Canadian lottery, Scott Gurney, has confirmed that scammers impersonating him on Facebook have conned unsuspecting victims of their bitcoins. To counter the scammers, Gurney said he has stopped accepting or sending friend requests…

FBI Seizes Bitcoin From Overseas Scammers Who Posed as US Law Enforcement Officials

[Jan 22, 2023 8:30 PM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has seized bitcoin worth millions of dollars from overseas scammers targeting the elderly. The scammers posed as members of U.S. law enforcement agencies and tricked the victims into transferring…