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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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…