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SEC Accuses 2 Firms of Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme

The complaint alleges the two companies pumped the price of their cryptocurrency by falsely claiming they had acquired $10 billion in gold bullion to back it.

By Nelson Wang

Sponsored

Sep 30, 2022 at 4:21 p.m. UTC

Sep 30, 2022

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Scams

Delaware DOJ Freezes Wallets, Accounts in 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams

A total of 23 entities, including wallets, accounts and individuals, were traced in this version of a common crypto romance scam.

By Cameron Thompson

Sponsored

Sep 29, 2022 at 12:32 a.m. UTC

Sep 29, 2022

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Crypto Ponzi Schemes: How to Identify and Protect Yourself From These Scams

Rags-to-riches stories fueled by crypto investments can lead people to jump into new projects that promise returns that seem “too good to be true.”

By Jackson Wood

Sponsored

Sep 28, 2022 at 8:47 p.m. UTC

Sep 28, 2022

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Business

Wazirx

Indian Agency 'Unfreezes' Bank Account of Crypto Exchange WazirX

The account was frozen in relation to the "illegal loan apps" scam investigation, which has come under the national spotlight.

By Amitoj Singh

Sponsored

Sep 12, 2022 at 7:57 a.m. UTC

Sep 12, 2022

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Policy

No-livewire

Senadores presionan a Mark Zuckerberg para combatir las estafas con criptomonedas

Un estudio de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC, por sus siglas en inglés) muestra que el 49% de las estafas con criptomonedas se originan en plataformas de redes sociales como Facebook, según afirman miembros del Comité Bancario del Senado.

By Stephen Alpher

Sponsored

Sep 9, 2022 at 7:37 p.m. UTC

Sep 9, 2022

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Facebook

US Senators Press Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Combat Crypto Scams

An FTC study shows 49% of crypto-related frauds originated on social media platforms like Facebook, members of the Senate Banking Committee say.

By Stephen Alpher

Sponsored

Sep 9, 2022 at 5:27 p.m. UTC

Sep 9, 2022

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Policy

Ponzi

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in $100M Crypto Investment Ponzi Scheme

EmpiresX’s “head trader” Joshua David Nicholas, 28, faces up to five years in prison for his role in the scam.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Sep 8, 2022 at 7:19 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2022

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Business

India

Indian Police Arrest Two Suspected of Duping 1,400 in Alleged $12M Crypto Scam

So far 24 investors have come forward claiming they've been conned out of $55,000.

By Amitoj Singh

Sponsored

Sep 6, 2022 at 9:23 a.m. UTC

Sep 6, 2022

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Business

Scams

Metaverse Scammers Have a Bridge to Sell You. This Alabama Regulator Is Fighting Back

The state's securities commission is warning people about the dangers of buying virtual real estate.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Sponsored

Sep 1, 2022 at 4:58 p.m. UTC

Sep 1, 2022

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Policy

Onecoin

British National Accused in OneCoin Scam Set to Face US Extradition: Report

Co-accused Robert McDonald avoided extradition on human rights grounds.

By Amitoj Singh

Sponsored

Aug 31, 2022 at 10:20 a.m. UTC

Aug 31, 2022

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