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Beware of an Overseas Crypto Scam, Thai Regulator Stipulates
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has discovered a crypto scam where overseas companies are involved.
60-Year-Old Man Cons Over 50 People with Indian Crypto Scam
Police have revealed another crypto scam in India has left more than 50 people counting losses.
Bitcoin Sex Scam Claims Another Victim and Generates $115,000 BTC
Recently, a Bitcoin sex scam that has been running since 2015 accumulated fraudulent funds of approximately $115,000 before being detected.
Australian Business Icon Dick Smith Threatens The Guardian With Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Scam Ads
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith is threatening The Guardian with legal action after it hosted ads linked to fake news of Smith supporting a Bitcoin and crypto scam.
Texas Authorities Slap “Bitcoin Pope” and Forex Birds with Cease and Desist Order for Fraudulent Investment Scheme
An emergency cease and desist order has been issued against the “Bitcoin Pope” trader, under allegations of fraudulent cryptocurrency investments.
Alleged FINTOCH Mastermind Arrested in Thailand for $31M Crypto Scam
Thai authorities apprehend Liang Ai-Bing, accused of orchestrating a $31 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme across Asia, marking a significant breakthrough in crypto fraud investigations.
HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Websites Targeting Hong Kong Crypto Investors
Hong Kong's central bank alerts public to fake HKMA websites using 'ensemble' domains to lure victims into fraudulent account openings.
Fake Ledger App on Apple Store Drains $9.5M in Week-Long Scam
Over 50 victims lost $9.5M to a fraudulent Ledger Live app on Apple's App Store between April 7-13, with stolen funds laundered through KuCoin addresses.
Apple Yanks Fake Ledger App After $9.5M Crypto Theft Hit 50+ Users
Apple removed a fraudulent Ledger Live app that stole $9.5 million from over 50 crypto investors using a bait-and-switch strategy to harvest seed phrases.
Meta-1 Coin Fraudster Robert Dunlap Gets 23 Years for $20M Scam
Texas man Robert Dunlap sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for orchestrating Meta-1 Coin fraud that bilked nearly 1,000 investors out of $20 million.
Crypto Scam Targets Ships Stranded in Hormuz, Demands BTC
Fraudsters posing as Iranian authorities demand Bitcoin and USDT from stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, exploiting geopolitical tensions.
Crypto Scams Took in More Than $30 Million in Taiwan in 2019
Blockchain and cryptocurrency investment scams have risen and have reached $900 million New Taiwan dollars ($30 million) in Taiwan last year, according to Gao Hongan, a political figure in the country.