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NBA and Nascar Official X Accounts Hacked to Promote Fake Cryptocurrencies

Scammers hacked NBA and Nascar’s X accounts, spreading fake crypto launch claims.

Fake Crypto Account Impersonates Moroccan Head of Government

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By Hamza Tariq Mar 6, 2025

Morocco and Hong Kong issue warnings about fake crypto accounts impersonating officials to promote scams.

Kent Residents Fall Victim to Crypto Scammers, Losing Over $1.2 Million

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By Hamza Tariq Mar 6, 2025

Scammers in Kent stole £1 million by tricking victims into revealing crypto wallet seed phrases.

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John Deaton Issues Warnings on Evolving Crypto Scams

By John Caroline Jan 3, 2025

XRP lawyer John Deaton raises alarm about increasingly sophisticated crypto scams targeting both novice and experienced investors, emphasizing the importance of vigilance during bullish market conditions.

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French Crypto Scam Losses Hit €500M Annually, Authorities Report

By Temitope Olatunji Dec 26, 2024

French financial regulators reveal alarming crypto fraud statistics, with victims losing an average of €29,000 as scammers deploy AI-enhanced deception tactics.

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Ledger Wallet User Falls Victim to Phishing, Loses 10 BTC

By Chimamanda U. Martha Dec 13, 2024

Ledger attributed the loss to a phishing attack from 2022, stating that the incident stemmed from user error rather than a breach in its hardware.

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Crypto Scam: November Losses from Users Pegged at $9.38M

By Godfrey Benjamin Dec 3, 2024

While blockchain security firms and law enforcement agencies develop strategies to catch these cybercriminals, cybercriminals also design new tactics for their operations.

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Hong Kong Plagued by Fraud Crypto Shops: Scammers Dupe Investors of $1.9M

By Anisha Pandey Sep 26, 2024

Cryptocurrency fraudsters have successfully scammed over 13 people so far in Hong Kong using a new scheme.

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Indian Court Orders Shutdown of 38 Scam Websites Impersonating Mudrex

By Mayowa Adebajo Aug 29, 2024

Mudrex’s case reflects the general situation in India, where there has been a significant increase in the number of crypto-related scams this year.

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Binance Taps Macau Police to Combat Online Scams

By Mayowa Adebajo Aug 20, 2024

Binance has etched a new partnership with the Macau Judiciary Police to counter the rising threat of online scams, particularly crypto-related ones.

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Inferno Drainer Transfers $5.29M in ETH to New Addresses

By Mayowa Adebajo Jul 30, 2024

According to security experts, this recent transaction may be used for further illicit activities.

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BlackRock Warns Customers about Crypto-related Scams

By Godfrey Benjamin Jul 29, 2024

BlackRock urged its customers to refrain from conducting any transaction that they find fraudulent.

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Hamster Kombat Fans Hit by Phishing and Fake Airdrop Scams

By Mayowa Adebajo Jul 19, 2024

While crypto scammers have been employing this method in the viral tapping game, fake airdrops are not exactly an unusual concept.

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Crypto Scam: Massive Billion-Dollar Crime Ring Uncovered in Hanoi

By Godfrey Benjamin Jul 12, 2024

The Hanoi authorities say the crypto scam fueled by Global BBA Company was registered by Thoai.

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SlowMist Founder Warns of Rising Phishing Scam in Toncoin Ecosystem

By Godfrey Benjamin Jun 24, 2024

The Open Network (TON) that powers the Toncoin is seeing an increasing case of fraud especially per its ties to the Telegram app.