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DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist

[Oct 4, 2024 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, 2024 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…

Seattle Airport Hit by $6M Bitcoin Ransom Demand After Cyberattack

[Sep 20, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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…

CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams

[Sep 14, 2024 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, 2024 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…

DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes

[Aug 2, 2024 9:18 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses…

FBI Issues Warning About Crypto Exchange Scams

[Aug 2, 2024 2:30 AM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned cryptocurrency users about scammers impersonating crypto exchange employees to steal funds through unsolicited messages or calls. These fraudsters create urgency, claiming issues with accounts to…

FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware

[Jul 27, 2024 3:30 AM] A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for…