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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…

US Indicts Two in $260M Bitcoin Heist and Laundering Scheme

[Sep 22 10:30 PM] Two individuals have been arrested for orchestrating a large-scale cryptocurrency heist, stealing over 4,100 bitcoins. Their complex laundering operation involved using multiple mixers and VPNs to cover their tracks. With the stolen funds, they…

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…

5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales

[Sep 14 8:30 AM] Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease…

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…

State Regulator Warns of Crypto Fraud After Investor Loses $750K

[Sep 11 11:20 AM] The Washington State financial regulator has issued a warning about potential cryptocurrency fraud involving a mining platform and wallet. A Washington investor was scammed out of over $750,000 after investing. Despite the investment supposedly…

FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket

[Sep 6 2:30 AM] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve…

US Court Imposes $209 Million Penalty in Crypto Ponzi Scheme

[Sep 5 11:20 AM] The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered an Oregon resident and his entities to pay over $209 million in penalties for running Ponzi schemes disguised as crypto and carbon investment programs. This includes…