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Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams

[Jul 12 7:32 PM] Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering”…

FTC Warns: Social Media Investment Scams on the Rise

[Jun 29 2:16 AM] The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about a surge in social media investment scams, especially in cryptocurrency. These scams involve fraudulent messages claiming guaranteed high returns with little or no risk. The FTC…

Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors

[Jun 27 11:32 PM] Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely…

FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests

[Jun 10 8:36 PM] The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish…

FBI Warns of Crypto Scams in Fake Work-From-Home Jobs

[Jun 5 8:27 PM] The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with…

SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams

[May 31 11:33 PM] The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated…