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US Department of Justice seal beside frozen stacks of cash and handcuffs, symbolizing the DOJ freezing $580 million from overseas fake investment scams in three months

Crime

DOJ seizures of $580M expose how crypto investment scams scaled into shift work with quotas and scripts

Justice Department says it froze or seized $580M in three months by hitting scam infrastructure.

4 weeks ago

Hacks

Venus Protocol suspends platform after phishing scam drains $27 million, XVS falls 6%

Expert analysis confirms Venus Protocol remains secure despite phishing attack exploiting user wallet authorizations.

7 months ago

Scams

Fake Ethereum trading bots on YouTube help scammers steal over $900K

Sophisticated scam exploits deceptive YouTube tutorials and AI-generated content to target crypto enthusiasts.

8 months ago

Scams

Deepfake scams cost $200M: A threat we can’t ignore

Deepfake fraud is escalating, affecting not just celebrities but ordinary people, creating a pressing need for vigilant awareness and robust countermeasures.

8 months ago

Culture

Grok refuses to pick winner for Crypto Rover competition citing ZachXBT pump and dump evidence

X's Grok highlights ZachXBT findings, abstaining from selecting winner in Crypto Rover's Ethereum contest.

8 months ago

Tokenization

XRP trading volume soars as new ATH attracts deepfake scam targeting investors

XRP ranks among top traded assets as U.S. and South Korean exchanges drive trading spike.

9 months ago

Scams

Chinese industry group warns Web3 and DeFi high-return deals hide classic Ponzi engines

The warning comes as retail speculation accelerates on mainland social platforms, where an unofficial “stablecoin concept” stock index has risen 88% since April.

9 months ago

Scams

Scam targets dormant Bitcoin wallets with fake legal notice

Scam alert for early Bitcoin holders as a new 'lost wallet' scheme emerges.

9 months ago

People

North Korean IT workers earned $17M this year with some funds coming from Circle accounts

North Korean IT workers breach crypto security, spotlight US exchanges and stablecoin usage.

9 months ago

Crypto heists reach $2.1B so far in 2025 as state-backed hackers ramp up attacks

Hacks 9 months ago

You’re Hired! North Korea’s new crypto scam starts with a job offer

Crime 9 months ago

ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock

Scams 10 months ago

Coinbase data breach spills offline as victims get scam mail

Scams 10 months ago

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Scams News

DOJ seizures of $580M expose how crypto investment scams scaled into shift work with quotas and scripts

Venus Protocol suspends platform after phishing scam drains $27 million, XVS falls 6%

Fake Ethereum trading bots on YouTube help scammers steal over $900K

Deepfake scams cost $200M: A threat we can’t ignore

Grok refuses to pick winner for Crypto Rover competition citing ZachXBT pump and dump evidence

XRP trading volume soars as new ATH attracts deepfake scam targeting investors

Chinese industry group warns Web3 and DeFi high-return deals hide classic Ponzi engines

Scam targets dormant Bitcoin wallets with fake legal notice

North Korean IT workers earned $17M this year with some funds coming from Circle accounts

Crypto heists reach $2.1B so far in 2025 as state-backed hackers ramp up attacks

You’re Hired! North Korea’s new crypto scam starts with a job offer

ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock

Coinbase data breach spills offline as victims get scam mail