Man Accused of Posing As Federal Agent, Draining Bank Accounts in $2,800,000 Gold Scam
A North Carolina man is arrested for a $2.8 million gold scheme, posing as a federal agent and draining victims’ bank accounts.
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Manhattan DA Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Crypto Enforcement Tools
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges lawmakers to strengthen crypto enforcement tools, focusing on protecting the elderly from financial exploitation through criminal penalties and enhanced investigative powers.
AI, Impersonations Drove Crypto Scam Losses to Record $17 Billion in 2025: Chainalysis
Chainalysis reports a record $17 billion lost to crypto scams in 2025, driven by AI-powered impersonation fraud. Learn how deepfakes and automation are reshaping cybercrime.
Trust Is the New Target as Impersonation Scams Surge 1,400% in 2025
Discover how impersonation scams surged by 1,400% in 2025, causing over $17 billion in crypto losses, and learn how to protect yourself from these trust-based frauds.
Betterment urges users to ignore ‘unauthorized’ crypto promotion message
Betterment warns users of an unauthorized crypto promotion message that promises to triple Bitcoin and Ether deposits within hours. The message is likely a scam, and users are advised to ignore it and not transfer any funds to unknown crypto wallets.
UN Taps Tether to Battle Crypto Scams and Human Trafficking
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime partners with Tether to combat crypto scams and human trafficking through cybersecurity bootcamps and blockchain education initiatives.
Scammers Use Bitcoin ATMs To Steal $333,000,000 As FBI Warns Crypto Scams ‘Not Slowing Down’: Report
The FBI has warned that crypto scams are on the rise, with scammers using Bitcoin ATMs to steal over $333 million from Americans in just one year.
Gang Posed as Elon Musk Associates Arrested in $1.3M Crypto Romance Scheme
Authorities have dismantled a crypto romance scam syndicate that posed as Elon Musk associates, swindling $1.3 million from victims through a fake SpaceX app, highlighting the need for vigilance in the crypto space.
How an AI-fueled romance scam drained a Bitcoin retirement fund
A Bitcoin investor lost their retirement fund to a sophisticated AI-fueled romance scam, highlighting the dangers of emotional manipulation and AI technology in crypto scams.
Scam Alert: Unleash Protocol Faces Multisig Exploit
Unleash Protocol faces a multisig exploit, halting operations amid rising DeFi scams. Learn key security takeaways and how to protect your assets.