Tag: scam
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UNODC Asks for a Crackdown on Unlicensed VASPs In Southeast Asia
The UNODC demands criminal penalties for unauthorized VASPs in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia loses between $18B to $37B per year due to scams. The United…
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ZachXBT Helps Recover Senior Citizen’s Stolen Bitcoin
ZachXBT succeeded in recovering $275,000 in stolen Bitcoin for an elderly victim. The scammers allegedly took more than $5 million from users. ZachXBT, a blockchain…
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Deepfake Scams Exploit iPhone 16 Launch with Fake Tim Cook Giveaways
Scammers used AI deepfakes of Tim Cook to trick viewers into transferring cryptocurrency. Although YouTube removed the videos, the incident illustrates growing concerns about deepfake…
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British Columbia Resident Loses More Than $7 Million in Crypto Scam
A senior citizen in British Columbia, Canada is the latest victim of a cryptocurrency scam. It’s estimated that the victim, who remains unnamed, has lost…
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A New Crypto Scam Is Making Its Way Through Michigan
A new type of crypto scam is taking precedent. This time, fraudsters are calling would-be victims and pretending to be policemen and asking for crypto-based…
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Lt. Brinks of Michigan Details Two Incidents of Crypto Fraud
Two women in Grand Traverse County in Michigan were scammed out of more than $50K in crypto funds after falling victim to a digital currency…
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Victim of Pig Butchering Crypto Scam Will See Part of His Funds Returned
A man in California that fell victim to a crypto scam listed in the “pig butchering” category is getting some of his funds back. Pig…
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New “Pig Butchering” Crypto Romance Scam Emerges in Florida
Residents of Florida are being warned about a new crypto romance scam that’s operating under the names “pig butchering” and “pig slaughtering.” The names alone…
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Sudbury Woman Saved from Potential Crypto Scam
A woman happened to be in the right place at the right time, thus preventing her from becoming the latest victim of a crypto scam.…
