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  • 24h Vol: $55,554,871,374.03
  • BTC Dominance: 56.53%

Crypto Scams

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Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors

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Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely claiming to operate a cryptocurrency investment fund called Mac Blockchain Solutions. He contacted victims in person, via […]

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FBI Warns of Fake Firms Promising to Recover Lost Cryptocurrencies

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted the public to “an emerging criminal tactic” targeting investors who have already fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams and seek to recover their lost funds. These fraudsters often claim to be authorized by the FBI, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), or other government agencies to lend credibility to

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Washington State Regulator Warns Investors of Pig Butchering Crypto Scheme

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The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a warning on Thursday after it received a complaint from a Washington investor about Fameex, now offline. The investor, a real estate agent, met scammer “Jackson Qie” via an unsolicited text. Qie convinced him to invest over $113,000 in ether (ETH) and tether (USDT) on Fameex.

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FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more likely to believe that they’re an expert in cryptocurrency investing, for example,”

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FBI Warns of Crypto Scams in Fake Work-From-Home Jobs

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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with seemingly simple tasks like clicking buttons or rating services, promising payment through complex and deceptive crypto-based compensation structures. Victims are often tricked into making

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Hong Kong Police Warn of Spike in Counterfeit Banknotes Used in Cryptocurrency Scams

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Hong Kong police have issued a warning over the rise in counterfeit banknotes, with many cases linked to cryptocurrency scams. Between January and April, authorities seized 3,396 fake notes valued at HK$2.55 million (US$326,130), a significant increase from last year’s 553 notes worth HK$166,220. Three major cryptocurrency-related fraud cases led to the confiscation of 1,693

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