Scams

Disgraced FTX crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison was facing up to 110 years in prison before she agreed to cooperate with the federal government, her plea agreement shows.The former Alameda…

A warning has been issued after a Norfolk resident lost £18,000 after being targeted by an online scam.The householder, who has not been identified, was plagued by persistent phone calls demanding money after responding to an…

The cryptocurrency industry has seen more than its fair share of controversy, fraud, and questionable decisions this year. From the downfall of the ambitious Terra blockchain helmed by tall-talking Do Kwon to its domino effect on…

Solidus Labs COO Chen Arad explains what a rug pull scam is, how scammers are targeting crypto investors, and efforts to increase regulation to crack down on these scams.Video TranscriptAKIKO FUJITA: Well, crypto trade surveillance and…

A WOMAN was scammed by answering messages on WhatsApp - and the police are warning others not to fall into the same trap. Hampshire police said the woman, in her 50s and from the Winchester area, was contacted on WhatsApp by someone…

Cyber criminals spent months befriending a trusting pensioner and then syphoned more than $1 million from her bank accounts – one of the biggest frauds of its kind in New Zealand this year. The massive theft was discovered when the…

Eurojust-organized operation in 13 places within Albania. The authorities seized assets worth over $3 million. The European Union criminal justice agency Eurojust engaged with Albanian and Italian law enforcement authorities to prevent…

As nonfungible tokens (NFTs) became more popular, bad actors who constantly try to exploit users within the space have become more active. Now, a new hack involving a feature on the NFT marketplace OpenSea threatens NFT holders through…

Television host and social media activist Waqar Zaka. — Facebook/Waqar Zaka FIA booked Zaka for allegedly maintaining two accounts for cryptocurrency trading. FIA prosecutor directed to submit report regarding execution of…

            CONCORD – United States Attorney Jane E. Young, announced that a federal jury convicted Ian Freeman, 42, of Keene, on all counts of money laundering, conspiracy to launder money, operation of an unlicensed money transmitting…