#Scams

Highlights: Singapore police and seven crypto exchanges protected over 145 potential scam victims during a six-week operation. Authorities used blockchain analysis and exchange customer data to identify victims before suspicious transfers were completed. The joint effort prevented more than $4.2 […]

Highlights: Miami man “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty in a case tied to HyperFund’s $1.8 billion crypto fraud. Prosecutors said HyperFund promised daily rewards but later blocked investors from withdrawing their money. Burton received over $7.8 million and could now face […]

Highlights: FBI seized over 127,000 Bitcoin in a record $8 billion crypto fraud crackdown. The operation targeted scam networks that used fake jobs and online investment schemes. Authorities arrested nearly 300 people and helped free almost 2,000 trapped workers. The […]

Highlights: HKMA warns that “HKDAP” and “HSBC” tokens are not official stablecoins. The regulator says no licensed stablecoin issuer has launched these tokens. Users should verify tokens through official channels before using or buying them. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority […]

Highlights: Ethereum users lost $62 million in two months as address poisoning scams increased. Lower transaction fees made dust attacks cheap and helped fake wallet addresses spread. Signature phishing rose in January and drained millions through simple token approval scams. […]

Highlights: SEAL warns crypto websites are at risk due to React vulnerability exploitation. Wallet drainers trick users through fake pop-ups and phishing signature requests daily. SEAL alerts that North Korean hackers are stealing millions via fake Zoom calls. Cybersecurity group […]

Highlights: BigONE lost $27 million in a hack after attackers bypassed server security controls. Exchange promises to cover all losses and confirms user assets remain fully safe. Hackers moved stolen crypto through new wallets, likely to hide funds or sell. […]

Highlights: Authorities charged Brent Kovar with defrauding 400 investors of $24 million in a crypto scam. Kovar made false promises and misleading claims to lure investors into Profit Connect. Kovar faces up to 330 years in prison and a $4.5 […]

Highlights: In December last year, hackers stole a total of $24.7 million in cryptocurrency. LastPass experienced the largest loss last month, with $12.38 million in assets stolen. The crypto industry suffered a total loss of $2.3 billion in the previous […]