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DeFi rug pull surge reveals more complex crypto scam strategies

DIGIT — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

A look at the dark side of rug pulls and the complex manipulation strategies pervading them.

ZachXBT alleges former pro-Fortnite player helped steal $3.5M via memecoin scams

DIGIT — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:32:35 +0000

An investigation by ZachXBT has linked addresses associated with a former professional Fortnite player and cybersecurity analyst with several high-profile account takeovers.

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Coinbase scammer claims earning 5 figures a week targeting crypto CEOs

DIGIT — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:43:03 +0000

“We’re hitting CEOs, CFOs, software engineers,” the brazen scammer told Casa CEO Nick Neuman: “We don’t call poor people.”

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FBI Seizes Websites Linked to Crypto Recovery Fraud

DIGIT — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:46:17 +0000

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s San Diego office has seized websites linked to three fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery services. The scam preys on victims of crypto fraud by promising recovery of lost funds, often charging significant fees without delivering results. The FBI advises the public to be cautious, avoid upfront payments, and verify any claims of […]

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Trader Loses $11.1 Million In Weekend Phishing Scam

DIGIT — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:30:10 +0000

A trader fell victim to a phishing attack over the past trading weekend, losing a staggering $11.1 million after inadvertently signing fraudulent transactions. The scam resulted in the theft of 3,657 MKR tokens, valued at $8.7 million, and 2.56 million PT Ethena tokens worth $2.4 million. Someone lost $11.1M in a phishing attack 5 hrs ago! He was exploited for 3,657 $MKR($8.7M) and 2.56M PT Ethena tokens($2.4M). The exploiter sold 3,657 $MKR for 2,502 $ETH($8.7M), causing the price of $MKR to drop by 7%. And swapped 2.56M PT Ethena tokens for 689 $ETH($2.41M).… pic.twitter.com/PNcQNCZ9Pc — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 23, 2024

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DEA gets duped: Agency loses $55K in address poisoning scam

DIGIT — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:30:00 +0000

The DEA, the country’s lead drug enforcement agency, is yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI.

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Monkey Drainer-linked scammers possibly exposed after an on-chain quarrel

DIGIT — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:16:43 +0000

The scammer referred to their pseudonym during a blockchain message argument which may have revealed their actual identity, according to CertiK.

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Robocallers have upped their scam game and they’re after your crypto

DIGIT — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:30:00 +0000

Sophisticated malicious outfits are keeping up with current trends, turning their sights on crypto users following the bankruptcy of FTX.

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‘Do not delay’ — ASIC warns Aussies to look for 10 signs of a crypto scam

DIGIT — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:06:40 +0000

The list comes out as part of Australia’s 2022 Scams Awareness Week.

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3 ways scammers will try to fool you over Ethereum’s Merge

DIGIT — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:09:20 +0000

Besides fake ETH 2.0 tokens and malicious token airdrops, crypto users should also be on the lookout for staking pools offering attractive staking yields.

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