Missouri Sues CoinFlip Over Crypto ATM Fraud Allegations
Missouri AG sues CoinFlip, alleging crypto ATMs facilitated scams targeting seniors and veterans, with penalties up to $1.8M.
HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Websites Targeting e-HKD Investors
The HKMA alerts public to scams involving fake e-HKD apps and bogus eco-subsidy programs, urging vigilance amid rising financial fraud.
How Crypto Scammers Exploit Social Engineering Tactics
Crypto scams increasingly rely on social engineering to manipulate victims into authorizing transfers. Learn how these schemes work and how to protect yourself.
HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Websites Exploiting FPS Services
HKICL flags fraudulent sites targeting FPS users with fake refund and ID verification schemes, urging public vigilance.
SEC Pursues Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech
The SEC has moved for a final judgment against Ken Leech, former co-CIO of Western Asset Management, over allegations of a cherry-picking scheme.
SEC charges two Colorado entities in $130 million fraud scheme
The SEC said BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd used false filings to bolster confidence in a fraud scheme tied to cryptocurrency trading.
Forsage Founders Indicted for Alleged $340 Million "Global Ponzi" Scheme on Ethereum Blockchain
Oregon's federal grand jury indicted Forsage's founders. "Global Ponzi and pyramid scam" investors lost $340 million on the site.
(Reject Double up) Apple Co-founder Files a Suit Against YouTube for Bitcoin Scam Impersonation
Steve Wozniak, Apple Inc. co-founder, has sued YouTube for permitting scammers to utilize his likeness and name in a phony Bitcoin scheme that has tarnished his name. Scammers had hosted a live giveaway and impersonated him to defraud unsuspecting victims that Bitcoin sent would be doubled.
Randall Crater, Founder of "My Big Coin" Sentenced
A U.S. Federal Court Judge sentenced Randall Crater to 100 months in prison. Crater defrauded 55 investors with $7.6 million.
How Blockchain Can Mitigate Electoral Malpractices
For elections to be credible, they ought to be free and fair. Nevertheless, the voting process may be marred with malpractices, and this hinders transparency. Blockchain is being touted to avert electoral malpractices and voter fraud based on the distributed ledger technology (DLT) presented.
Former OneCoin Executive Charged with Fraud
Irina Dilkinska, a former executive of fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme OneCoin, has been charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Dilkinska faces up to 40 years in prison and is accused of aiding in the laundering of over $400 million of OneCoin's proceeds.
Following Investigations in Brazil for Crypto Scams, Ronaldinho Faces Arrest for Using Fake Passport
Ronaldinho, the widely celebrated football player faces arrest for attempting to use fake passports to enter Paraguay after the scandal of his involvement in cryptocurrency scams.