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FBI-Created Token Hits Its Mark: Landmark Guilty Plea Shatters Crypto Fraud Ring
[Nov 2 4:30 AM] The FBI’s fake cryptocurrency token unraveled a landmark market manipulation case, leading a founder to plead guilty to running automated wash trades across exchanges. In FBI-Created Token’s Trap, Crypto Mogul’s Empire Collapses The U.S. Departmentâ
NexFundAI: The FBI’s ‘Trap Token’ Explained
[Oct 19 12:20 PM] NexFundAI, a trap token by law enforcement, exposes bad actors, but falling for similar schemes led by scammers can lead to major losses
$230M Bitcoin Heist Takes Dark Turn — $100M Still Missing, FBI Probes Kidnapping Link
[Oct 19 1:30 AM] Two young men pulled off a $230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say…
FBI Arrests Alleged SEC Hacker Linked to Fake Tweet Saying Bitcoin ETFs Were Approved
[Oct 17 4:21 PM]
FBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approval
[Oct 17 4:04 PM] Eric Council Jr. faces charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.Â
$150M Crypto Scheme Leader Vanishes From US Detention, Active Manhunt Underway
[Oct 15 3:30 AM] A German national accused of orchestrating a $150 million cryptocurrency fraud is now a fugitive after allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor while on home detention in New York. Prosecutors say he led a multi-level marketing scheme, promising…
FBI token: How the FBI used a fake AI fund coin to nab fraudsters
[Oct 11 1:31 PM] The FBI’s 'NexFundAI' coin was used to catch alleged market manipulators, but the crypto community may have confused it with another coin.
FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion-Dollar Losses
[Oct 11 5:30 AM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments…
FBI Seeks Crypto Fraud Victims in Major Market Manipulation Case
FBI accused of violating MIT License in smart contract code usage
[Oct 10 1:57 PM] The FBI has faced claims over the improper use of OpenZeppelin’s libraries in its smart contracts, sparking legal concerns.
Texas Drug Ring Sentenced for Laundering $50K Monthly in Cryptocurrency
FBI Creates Crypto Token to Expose Fraud — Seizes $25M in Cryptocurrency, Charges 18
[Oct 9 11:30 PM] Eighteen individuals and entities have been charged with fraud and market manipulation in the cryptocurrency industry. The charges involve deceptive practices such as wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes that inflated token prices, resulting in…
New York Man Pleads Guilty in Crypto-Fueled $25M Money Laundering Case
[Oct 5 7:30 AM] The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI announced on Friday that Yanbing Chen, a 30-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded guilty to his involvement in an international money laundering and drug trafficking conspiracy. The organization, led by…
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
[Oct 4 2:30 AM] A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement…
FBI Seizes $6M in Crypto From Southeast Asian Scammers
[Sep 28 1:30 AM] U.S. authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian criminals. Targeting U.S. individuals, the criminals manipulated victims through fake cryptocurrency…
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
[Sep 27 11:30 PM] Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed…
Crypto founder paid LA cops to extort victim for crypto, FBI alleges
[Sep 27 6:59 AM] Adam Iza, the founder of the crypto trading platform Zort, allegedly paid Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies for information that he used to blackmail a target he intended to rob.
FBI Warns of Growing ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Schemes in Maryland
US Sentences Nigerian Darknet Fraud Leader to Five Years in Prison for $6M Scheme
[Sep 21 2:30 AM] A Nigerian national has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a massive darknet fraud scheme that intended to cause over $6 million in losses, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Using various online aliases…
Seattle Airport Hit by $6M Bitcoin Ransom Demand After Cyberattack
[Sep 20 6:30 AM] Hackers have targeted Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a ransomware attack, demanding 100 bitcoins to buy the data back. Although the airport managed to fend off most of the damage, the attackers encrypted some data and posted stolen files…
FBI Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Network Using Fake Crypto
[Sep 19 8:30 AM] A Denver resident has been convicted of running an illegal gambling business involving several parlors across Colorado. The scheme involved electronic games and a fake cryptocurrency to conceal the exchange of credits for cash, revealing fraud and…
FBI Seizes Websites Linked to Crypto Recovery Fraud
[Sep 16 2:30 AM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s San Diego office has seized websites linked to three fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery services. The scam preys on victims of crypto fraud by promising recovery of lost funds, often charging significant…
Lawmakers Call on Top 10 Bitcoin ATM Firms to Address Crypto Fraud Concerns
[Sep 14 10:30 PM] Seven Senate Democrats have called on the 10 largest bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. to address growing crypto fraud that targets elderly Americans. The lawmakers explained that scammers are reportedly exploiting the anonymity of cryptocurrency…
CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams
[Sep 14 1:30 AM] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic…
FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam
[Sep 13 11:20 AM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently…
Court Sentences Missouri Man to 3 Years in Prison for Crypto and Tax Fraud
[Sep 12 11:20 AM] Missouri resident Lyell Champagne Jr. has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud and tax offenses involving cryptocurrency. He and his accomplice attempted to steal funds by accessing victims’ bank accounts and filing false…
Bitcoin ETF security concerns mount after FBI warns of North Korean hackers
[Sep 11 1:15 PM] North Korean hackers are reportedly targeting the billions of dollars in BTC and ETH held by crypto ETF custodians.Â
FBI Reports 45% Rise in Crypto Fraud, $5.6 Billion Lost, 71% From Investment Scams
[Sep 9 10:20 PM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has revealed a sharp rise in cryptocurrency fraud complaints, with over 69,000 cases and $5.6 billion in losses. Investment scams accounted for 71% of these losses…
Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General
[Sep 6 12:30 AM] Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a…