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HKMA Warns of Phishing Scams Targeting Alipay HK Users
The HKMA has issued a warning about phishing messages and calls impersonating Alipay HK. Users are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Tokens Claiming Stablecoin Links
The HKMA has warned against tokens falsely linked to licensed stablecoin issuers HSBC and Standard Chartered.
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.
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.
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.
3 Website Operators Lured Romance-Seeking Victims Into Their Fraud
Three website operators lured romance seekers with their bogus bitcoin investment scam.
Swindlers are Using OTP Bots to Wipe Clean Crypto Accounts
Be cautious of fraudsters are becoming sophisticated by the day, with their latest tool being one-time password (OTP) bots used to wipe out cryptocurrency accounts.
Ripple Files Lawsuit Against YouTube Over Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
Ripple crypto firm has hit YouTube with a lawsuit accusing the streaming platform of failing to take action against crypto scams that impersonate the cryptocurrency company.
