Crypto Scam
Friend.tech’s Security Upgrade: Defending Against SIM Swap Attacks
Friend.tech has improved its protocol's security by allowing users to add various login methods to their accounts. Friend.tech’s decision to enhance security comes in response…
CertiK: Crypto Exit Scams Reduced By 62% In September
Blockchain security firm CertiK recently reported that crypto exit scams reduced by 62% last month. The month of September accounted for the lowest exit scams…
On-Chain Detective Exposes Two Influencers’ Crypto Scams
ZachXBT exposed two crypto influencers who were responsible for multiple crypto scams. Influencers agreed to promote tokens in exchange for a percentage of the supply…
458 Persons Arrested in Hong Kong Over $60M Crypto-related Scams
Police in Hong Kong arrested 458 people from 314 cases involving money laundering. About $15 million was laundered via cash withdrawals and cryptocurrency transactions. Arrested…
Developer Steals $226.5k in Fake FriendTech Token Exit Scam: Details
A fraudulent version of the Friend Tech token was used in an exit scam. The deployer withdrew liquidity and stole 135 ETH ($226.5k). The community…
Singapore Police Make Arrests In Scams Involving Crypto, Gambling
Singapore police have arrested 10 foreign nationals for money laundering. The authorities also seized $735 million, alongside properties, vehicles, and cash. Scammers from China, Turkey,…
South Korea Launches Crypto Crime Task Force to Tackle Rising Scams
South Korea launches Joint Investigation Centre for Crypto Crimes. The unit team targets high-volatility crypto, illegal trading practices, and tax evasion. The damages from crypto…
Hong Kong Authorities Pursue Scammers in HK$1M Crypto Heist
Cryptocurrency scam in Hong Kong: accountant loses HK$1 million in shop fraud. Fraudsters trick accountant into transferring HK$1 million in digital coins. HK authorities are…
Anonymous Attacker Seizes Control of Tornado Cash; Steals $1M+
An anonymous attacker seized control of the Tornado Cash protocol, by exploiting a malicious proposal. Reportedly, he stole more than $1 million from the DAO’s…
Crypto Twitter Defends Trezor, Claims FUD Over Trezor T Hacking News
Crypto Twitter claims FUD over Unciphered’s video hacking into a Trezor T. Unciphered claims that they hacked into the Trezor T with Trezor’s latest firmware.…
