Tag: crime
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Four Men in India Charged with Running Crypto Scam
Four men in India have been indicted for potentially running a crypto scam. The individuals are believed to have promoted a fake loan-conversion firm that…
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Cryptocurrency Scams in Singapore Net $78,000 in Just 3 Months
Cryptocurrency scams can be pretty lucrative as a string of them in Singapore has netted $78,000 in just three months. As P.T. Barnum is reported…
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Ways to Track Monero and Zcash Sought by U.S. Government
The U.S. government is seeking development of ways to forensically track privacy-focused cryptos like Monero and Zcash. One of the main traits of cryptocurrency is…
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Bitcoin Trader Kidnapped and Tortured in South Africa
A Bitcoin trader in South Africa was kidnapped and tortured in order for criminals to steal his cryptocurrency. Bitcoin and its brethren exist in the…
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Dundee Man Faces Court Over Alleged Bitcoin Money Laundering Scheme
The cryptocurrency industry attracts people from all strides of life. Some want to save up some money for a rainy day. Others want to get…
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Two Bitcoin Addresses Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned two Bitcoin addresses used to funnel funds derived from ransomware to Iran. The ongoing sanctions by the United States…
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Bitcoin is a Great Tool to Track Criminal Activity Worldwide
It is no secret criminals are drawn to cryptocurrencies. Especially when it comes to Bitcoin, there are numerous reports of its association with criminal activity. This…
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Three Bulgarians Arrested Over $3 Million Cryptocurrency Heist
Three Bulgarians have been put behind bars after the country’s anti-organized crime division took down an illegal scheme involving cryptocurrencies worth $3 million. An Elaborate…
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California Cybercrime Police: SIM Swapping One of Our ‘Highest Priorities’
SIM swapping has become more common. So much so, that the California REACT Task Force considers it one of their “highest priorities.” The cryptocurrency ecosystem…
