SEC Cracks Down on Crypto 'Pig Butchering' Scams in Historic Action
The SEC has taken its first-ever action against crypto 'pig butchering' scams, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with defrauding investors of millions.
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DuckDuckGo Exposes Etherscan Phishing Scams, Costing Crypto Users Millions
DuckDuckGo's search results have exposed Etherscan phishing websites, leading to significant cryptocurrency losses for users. This highlights the importance of verifying URLs before connecting crypto wallets.
Crypto Scams Surge 45% in 2023, Costing $5.6B: FBI Warns
Crypto fraud skyrockets, FBI reports $5.6B in losses. Can crypto's growth overshadow rising scams?
Crypto ATM Scams Skyrocket by 1,000% Since 2020: FTC Warns Consumers
The FTC reports a 10-fold surge in Bitcoin ATM scams, with older adults being the primary targets, highlighting the need for caution and preventive measures against crypto fraud.
Behind bars: 6 crypto execs who did time and one who got away
The cryptocurrency industry attracts a large amount of money, and with it, a fair share of fraudsters, scammers and ne'er-do-wells. Here are seven notable figures in crypto who swapped dinner suits for jumpsuits... and one who got away.
Solana Users Victimized by Scammers Burning Tokens Within Seconds
Scammers have reportedly found a way to burn tokens from inside Solana wallets, deleting users' crypto holdings shortly after they make a purchase.