Crypto Scams
Rug Pulls Explained: How to Spot Crypto Scam Red Flags
Understand rug pulls, the red flags to watch for, and how scams drained $154B in crypto in 2025. Learn to protect your investments.
Approval Phishing Scams Cost Crypto Users Billions Annually
Crypto approval phishing scams are exploiting wallet permissions, costing victims billions. Learn how scams operate, and what tools can disrupt them.
TRM Labs Warns of 2026 World Cup Crypto Scams Targeting Fans
TRM Labs alerts fans to crypto scams tied to the 2026 World Cup, including fake tickets and betting schemes. FBI and FIFA issue additional warnings.
Canadian Teen Pleads Guilty to $13M Crypto Scam, Lavish Spending
A 20-year-old Canadian admitted to stealing $13M in crypto via social engineering scams, funding luxury cars, private jets, and Miami nightlife.
Global Crackdown Disrupts 1.4M Crypto Scam Accounts in SE Asia
Law enforcement and tech giants freeze millions in crypto and disrupt over 1.4M accounts tied to Southeast Asia-based scam networks.
Scammers Steal $400K via Fake Uniswap Ads on Google
Phishing ads impersonating Uniswap (UNI) siphoned $400K from wallets. Google’s ad system remains a key attack vector for crypto scams.
Myanmar Proposes Life in Prison for Crypto Scammers
Myanmar's military government proposes severe penalties for crypto fraud, including life imprisonment and death, amid ongoing crypto ban.
Evan Tangeman Gets 70 Months for $263M Crypto Theft Role
Evan Tangeman sentenced to 70 months for laundering $263M in stolen crypto. DOJ cracks down on social engineering scams targeting crypto users.
Obsidian Notes App Exploited in Crypto Wallet Heist Scheme
Elastic Security Labs uncovers PHANTOMPULSE malware targeting crypto users through Obsidian's community plugins. Attackers use LinkedIn and Telegram for initial contact.
Fireblocks Exposes North Korean Hackers Running Fake Crypto Job Scam
Fireblocks security team disrupts Lazarus Group-linked recruitment scam targeting crypto developers with malware disguised as coding assignments.