ETHTrustFund DAO Transfers $2M Treasury in Shocking Rug Pull
By: Antonio Smith / July 24, 2024
YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — ETHTrustFund (ETF), a Base network protocol similar to Olympus and Wonderland, transferred its entire $2 million treasury to new accounts on July 20. The funds were then laundered through Tornado Cash and Railgun mixer apps. After this, all websites and social media accounts linked to the project were deleted. Experts quickly labeled […]
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Chainalysis Operation Spincaster Aims to Prevent Billions in Losses to Crypto Scams
By: Antonio Smith / July 23, 2024
Chainalysis Operation Spincaster Aims to Prevent Billions in Losses to Crypto Scams Approval phishing is an increasingly popular tactic used by criminals to steal funds through different scamming techniques such as fake crypto apps and romance scams (also known as pig butchering), according to an update from Chainalysis. With the approval phishing technique, the scammer tricks the user […]
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U.S. files Civil Forfeiture Action to Recover Cryptocurrency Worth $2.5 Million for Victims of Pig Butchering Scheme
By: Antonio Smith / July 17, 2024
U.S. files Civil Forfeiture Action to Recover Cryptocurrency Worth $2.5 Million for Victims of Pig Butchering Scheme WASHINGTON –The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed a civil forfeiture action today to recover cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from perpetrators abroad. The cryptocurrency consists of proceeds from crypto confidence schemes, commonly referred to […]
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Business Email Compromise: New Guidance to Protect Your Organisation
By: Antonio Smith / July 10, 2024
Business Email Compromise: New Guidance to Protect Your Organisation In an era where digital communication is the lifeblood of business operations, securing your email infrastructure is more crucial than ever. Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains one of the most insidious threats to organisations worldwide. With cybercriminals becoming increasingly sophisticated, understanding BEC and implementing robust protective […]
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Recovering Lost Crypto Assets: A Comprehensive Guide
By: Antonio Smith / July 9, 2024
Recovering Lost Crypto Assets: A Comprehensive Guide In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the promise of financial freedom comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most daunting challenges crypto enthusiasts face is the loss of digital assets. Whether due to forgotten passwords, lost private keys, or phishing scams, losing access to your […]
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CoinMaster Financial Scam Review
By: Antonio Smith / July 2, 2024
CoinMasster Financial Scam Review Overview CoinMasster, an online trading platform, has been flagged by multiple sources for engaging in fraudulent activities. It is crucial for potential investors to be aware of the warning signs and the complaints that have been lodged against this company. Key Issues and Complaints 1. Lack of Regulation: CoinMasster is not […]
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Crypto Scam Resurgence Through AI and Social Media
By: Antonio Smith / June 19, 2024
Crypto Scam Resurgence Through AI and Social Media The crypto industry remains plagued by scam projects, rug pulls, and pump-and-dump schemes that defraud investors and detract credibility from honest projects. Between 2019 and 2024, investors have lost over $20B in crypto scams, primarily due to rug pulls (like OneCoin and Thodex’s combined $6.6B scam). The most worrying development is […]
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US’ CISA Cautions Crypto Users of Federal Impersonation Scams
By: Antonio Smith / June 17, 2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned crypto users in the US about rising cases of impersonation scams, in which scammers impersonate federal officers to extort users. This new wave of scams adds to the lengths scammers go to part users from their crypto. The CISA alerted users, stating, “Impersonation scams are on the rise and […]
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AFUE Prevention: Unmasking The Fraudulent Exchange Scams
By: Antonio Smith / June 16, 2024
The financial landscape has been completely transformed by cryptocurrencies, which present investors and enthusiasts with never-before-seen opportunities. However, this growing sector has also become a haven for scammers and fraudsters. The exchange scam, which takes advantage of weaknesses in cryptocurrency exchanges to target unusual users, is one of the most prevalent threats. This blog strives to give […]
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China’s vast cyber trafficking network dupes Americans using fake shops
By: Antonio Smith / June 9, 2024
China’s vast cyber trafficking network dupes Americans using fake shops An international investigation found there are nearly 23,000 fake Chinese online shops A Chinese network running countless fake online shops has scammed over 800,000 people in the U.S. and Europe, according to The Guardian. These shops dupe people into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data […]
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