CRYPTO
A cryptocurrency, crypto-currency, or crypto[a] is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it.
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The Man Was Too Perfect: Narakorn Tiyayon, a Former Thai TV News Anchor, Escaped a $100,000 Romance Scam
Bangkok, Thailand – For Narakorn Tiyayon, a 57-year-old former television news anchor, the initial message on Facebook seemed harmless. The man who contacted her had a charming smile and an…
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Chinese, Vietnamese Arrested in Siem Reap Romance Crypto Scam Raid
Authorities in Siem Reap province have shut down a small-scale cyber scam operation suspected of defrauding foreign victims through so-called “romance scams.” The operation was based in a rented villa…
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Toronto Man Warns Others After Losing $80,000 in Online Romance Scam
A man from Toronto is sharing his story after losing $80,000 to an online romance scam during one of the hardest moments of his life.
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EFCC Launches Major Raid, Arrests 37 Internet Fraud Suspects in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of 37 individuals suspected of internet and cryptocurrency fraud in coordinated operations carried out in Warri, Delta State, and…
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Pattaya-Based Crime Syndicate Behind Romance and Crypto Scams Busted; Losses Exceed ₩20 Billion
A transnational crime syndicate accused of orchestrating romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and “no-show” schemes out of Pattaya, Thailand, has been dismantled, South Korean police announced. Authorities say the group swindled…
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FBI Issues Updated Guidance on Combating “Fake Lawyer” Scams as Fraudulent Law Firms Targeting Crypto Victims Employ Multiple Exploitation Tactics
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an updated alert warning consumers about a growing wave of fraudsters masquerading as attorneys. These imposters prey on people who have…
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Anti-Fraud Centre: Canadians have already lost $103 million to crypto investment scams
Canadians lost a staggering $224 million to cryptocurrency-related fraud in 2024, with more than $103 million already reported lost in the current year, according to new data from the Canadian…
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Indian Police Arrest Man for $180,000 Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Involving Fake Trading Platform
Harshik Patel was arrested in Gujarat for orchestrating a crypto investment scam that defrauded victims of over $180,000
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North Texas Man Loses Nearly Everything in Crypto-Romance Scam
In a heartbreaking tale of trust betrayed, a North Texas man has lost nearly everything he owned to a cunning crypto-romance scam that began with a seemingly innocent online connection.…
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11 Nigerians Arrested in Japan Over $998K Romance and Investment Scams
11 Nigerian nationals were arrested for their involvement in a series of romance and investment scams targeting victims in Japan.
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Scammers Stole $2M Million in Cryptocurrency from Victims Using Text Messages
Scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate scheme, according to New York's attorney general.
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Crypto scammers stole more than $200,000 from southern Bruce County residents
In just four months, cryptocurrency scammers have stolen over $200,000 from residents of southern Bruce County. Scams range from fake tech support malware to fraudulent online crypto investment schemes.
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Fake Uber Driver in Arizona Accused of Stealing $300K in Crypto from Passengers
In Scottsdale, Arizona, a man was arrested after allegedly masquerading as an Uber driver to steal approximately $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency from two passengers.
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Nigeria: Almost 800 Arrested Over Crypto Romance Scam
Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then…
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Crypto User Loses $7.8 Million in SolvBTC as Phishing Scams Skyrocket on Social Media
According to Scam Sniffer, the victim unknowingly signed a phishing transaction, which triggered a direct asset transfer to an address pre-computed using Ethereum’s CREATE2 opcode.
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Police Report: Toronto Fraud Victim Recovers $355K from International Romance Scam
The victim of a romance cryptocurrency fraud, who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, has had most of their money returned following a three-year international investigation, Toronto police say.
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FBI seizes $6M from crypto scammers targeting US citizens
Authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency from wallets connected to Southeast Asia-based scammers targeting United States citizens with confidence investment schemes
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Fake Ukrainian Cops Scam Entrepreneur of $250,000 in Crypto
In May, a 20-year-old online business founder contacted the police, reporting that unknown men, posing as law enforcement officers, had intimidated him and forced him to transfer $250,000 in cryptocurrency.
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FBI Warns of Scammers Impersonating Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The FBI issued a warning about scammers posing as employees of crypto exchanges to deceive users and steal their crypto
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Is an online friend claiming they need money for an emergency? It might be a scam
If your new online friend or romantic interest says they have an emergency and need money, it’s probably not just bad luck. It's more likely they're a scammer trying to…
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‘Fake love’ crypto scammers ensnare US victims
The “wine trader” wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts. Then he went for the kill, defrauding the Philadelphia-based tech professional out of $450,000 in…
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The U.S. Secret Service has arrested Olamide Shanu, a Nigerian “Yahoo Boy” from Lagos on charges of fraud and extortion scheme
The Binance account of Olamide Shanu, a 32-year-old man from Nigeria, has been seized by the U.S. Secret Service. This action follows the tracing of his account to a $2.5…
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Crypto Romance Scam In The Air: Minnesota Man Loses $9M
The largest crypto scam in Minnesota's history, the victim deceived into losing $9 million, entwined with a romantic lure by a contact made on LinkedIn
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Romance scam: NI woman swindled out of £112,000 life savings
The woman met the fraudster via a dating app and developed a relationship over the last year. The woman was persuaded to put her money in cryptocurrency, with the promise…