DuckDuckGo ranks Etherscan phishing websites in top results
DuckDuckGo users have fallen victim to phishing attacks, resulting in significant cryptocurrency losses after visiting fraudulent websites that impersonated Etherscan. Go to Source
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Crypto scam livestreams deepfaked Tim Cook amid Apple iPhone 16 launch
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam. Go to Source
Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered full restitution and penalties, enabling the Attorney … Read more
Angel Drainer upgraded, deploying 300+ malicious dApps in 4 days
Notorious crypto phishing app Angel Drainer is back with a new system dubbed “AngelX” and it’s easier to use and stealthier than ever before. Go to Source
Ava Labs COO’s X account suspected as hacked after posting memecoin
The X account of Ava Labs’ operating chief, Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo, has been touting memecoins and other suspicious links, prompting many to warn it’s likely a phishing scam. Go to Source
Neiro memecoin developer makes $2.85M profit after apparent rug pull
The developer wallet made an over 5,100-fold return on his initial $550 investment. Go to Source
HK police arrest four, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraud
The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams. Go to Source
Trader claims to lose $310K on dodgy exchange pitched in LinkedIn request
The investor said they learned about the exchange from a “random friend request on LinkedIn.” Go to Source
Crypto Scam Promoter Pleads Guilty, Faces Up to 20 Years in US Prison
Juan Tacuri, a major promoter of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Forcount, later renamed Weltsys, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the Southern District of New York. The scheme primarily targeted Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., and Tacuri benefited significantly, amassing millions from his fraudulent activities. Scheduled for sentencing on Sept. 24, … Read more
Over 35 fake Elon Musks live-streamed during SpaceX launch
“This is not a fake, this is a real giveaway. I personally guarantee it to you,” one of 35 deepfake versions of Elon Musk promised. Go to Source
