Scams
Twitter Scammers Used Elon Musk's 'SNL' Appearance to Reap $100K in Crypto
The scammers reportedly hijacked verified Twitter accounts to promote a fake giveaway by the Tesla CEO.
WallStreetBets Members May Have Lost Over $2M to Telegram Crypto Scam: Report
WSB members were encouraged to buy a new token called WSB Finance on a Telegram account not affiliated with the subreddit.
Singapore’s Central Bank Warns Crypto 'Certainly Not Suitable for Retail Investors'
The statement came days after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was caught up in a token scam on blockchain social media platform BitClout.
‘Blockchain Recovery’ Scam Is Posing as a Legit Firm, UK FCA Warns
The “clone” firm has been emailing and cold-calling investors and using the real company’s Firm Reference Number with a fake name, the regulator said.
Scams and Fraud Bubble Up as NFT Mania Takes Hold
Scams are a common occurrence in the crypto ecosystem. NFTs are no different.
Be Aware: Crypto Scam Apps Are Lurking in App Stores
There are a ton of scam crypto apps lurking on the Apple and Google app stores that are stealing users’ money and information by imitating legitimate wallets. “The Hash” panel discusses CoinDesk reporters Ben Powers and Colin Harper’s deep dive investigation.
We Went Hunting for Crypto Scams in Google and Apple App Stores. Here's What We Found
Some of these scams, embedded like financial landmines in the app stores, are better disguised than others.
Ripple CEO Says Legal Dispute With YouTube Over XRP Scams Now Resolved
Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple and YouTube have now agreed to "work together" to tackle XRP scams on the video platform.
Blockchain Sleuthing Firm Calls Nigeria 'Focal Point' for Africa's Crypto Scams
These scams are raking in tens of thousands of dollars in crypto a month, blockchain analytics firm Whitestream determined.
BitcoinPaperWallet ‘Back Door’ Responsible for Millions in Missing Funds, Research Suggests
At least 124.85 BTC appear to have been swept from wallets generated by the website.
