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Japan arrests two suspect over 81M yen crypto police scam
Japanese police arrested two suspects in a fake police scheme that allegedly stole 81 million yen in cryptocurrency from a woman.
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Jason Calacanis calls meme coins a ‘giant scam’
Jason Calacanis called meme coins a “giant scam” and warned users that he will never promote investment trades through social media or DMs.
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Coinbase scammer gets 4–12 years for nearly $16M theft
Coinbase impersonator Ronald Spektor gets four to 12 years after a phishing scheme stole nearly $16 million from about 100 U.S. users.
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EURC scam: Dutch police arrest 2 over fake Rolex deals
Dutch police arrested two men accused of using fake EURC tokens to buy Rolex watches from Marktplaats sellers in an ongoing fraud probe.
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North Korean hackers stole 7,000 crypto wallet records, Japan says
North Korea linked hacking group WaterPlum has compromised more than 30,000 devices across over 100 countries and regions, stealing information from more than 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets…
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Is MemeToro a scam? Key accusations about the project and $MT presale examined
Is MemeToro a scam? This review examines its $MT presale, audits, token supply, paid coverage, treasury activity and unfinished contracts.
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DOJ targets Xinbi Guarantee network, restrains over $52M in crypto
US authorities have restrained more than $52 million in cryptocurrency tied to Xinbi Guarantee and its vendor network while seizing wallets and Telegram channels used by…
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Malone Lam admits role in $245M crypto crime ring
Malone Lam admitted joining a RICO conspiracy that U.S. prosecutors linked to more than $245 million in cryptocurrency thefts.
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FinCEN flags $12.7B tied to Southeast Asia crypto investment scams
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has linked approximately $12.7 billion in suspicious financial activity to digital asset investment scams largely run from overseas scam…
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US, UK join forces to target crypto scam centers and investment fraud
The United States and United Kingdom have formed a joint law enforcement alliance to investigate and dismantle scam centers behind cryptocurrency investment fraud and other cyber-enabled…