Phishing victim sends eye-watering $4.5M in USDT to scammer
On-chain data shows the $4.5 million was first transferred from the Kraken crypto exchange, before eventually arriving at an address purportedly owned by a scammer.
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FBI Warns About Cryptocurrency Theft Scams Using Play-to-Earn Games
The FBI has issued a public service announcement (PSA) warning on the utilization of play-to-earn games as part of a scheme to defraud users of funds stored in the form…
California regulator launches complaint-based crypto scam tracker
The regulator receives thousands of consumer and investor complaints about possible crypto scams each year, and it appears it’s done something with the information.
New Jersey enforces cease and desist orders against three ‘pig butcher’ scammers
These cybercriminals reach out to romance-seekers from dating apps like Tinder before convincing them to invest in their fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes.
FBI Renews Warning About Pig Butchering Crypto Scam Sweeping the Country
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reiterated its warning about a very popular crypto investment scam called “pig butchering” that is sweeping across the U.S. “Be very careful when…
US Seizes Domains Used in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam
U.S. authorities have seized seven domains used in “pig butchering” cryptocurrency schemes. “Once the money is sent to the fake investment app, the scammer vanishes, taking all the money with…
Crypto ATMs emerging as popular method for crypto scam payments: FBI
The FBI says alongside regular methods of payment such as wire transfers and prepaid cards, crypto ATMs are also becoming a prominent tool for crypto investment scammers.
US State Issues Order Freezing Crypto at Exchanges in Pig Butchering Scam Crackdown
The Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit has issued a cease and desist order against 23 entities and individuals involved in a popular cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering.”…
US Authorities Warn of ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam Becoming Alarmingly Popular
U.S. authorities have warned about the rising popularity of a crypto scam known as “pig butchering.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) explained: “The fraud is named for the way…