Scams
Better Regulation Could Curb Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Report Says
Chainalysis’ 2019 crime report found illicit activities accounted for roughly 1 percent of overall crypto transactions last year, and better enforcement of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations could stamp out a large portion of that.
US Arrests 3 in Alleged Crypto Mining Pool Fraud Scheme
U.S. authorities have arrested three members of BitClub Network, alleging the mining pool is a long-running Ponzi scheme.
Australian Police Charge 5 Over $1.8 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Five people have been charged in Australia over a cold-call cryptocurrency investment fraud that allegedly duped investors for over $1.8 million.
UK Finance Watchdog Mimicked in Crypto Scam Email
British regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is being impersonated in an email promoting a cryptocurrency scam.
A Suspect Crypto Site Stole My Identity – and I'm Furious
A site called "US Veteran Token" looks to be using goodwill toward military vets to scam investors. And one of our bios was stolen to promote it.
Protestors Set Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Perpetrator's Home on Fire
Before shutting down, Bitcoin Wallets' "manager" promised 100-percent returns on investors' money in just two weeks. Then they burned down his house.
Tron Says Protestors at Beijing Office Invested in Imposter Scheme
The price of Tron tanked Monday on inaccurate rumors of a "police raid" at the company's office in Beijing. The real story was more interesting.
Scammer Taunts Couple Who Lost Thousands in Bitcoin Fraud
An Australian couple lost over AU$20,000 in a bitcoin scam, and were even taunted by the perpetrator over their losses.
'Moderation Bot' Blacklists Telegram Users to Tackle Crypto Scams
Blockchain advisory firm AmaZix is launching a "moderation bot" to help stamp out cryptocurrency scams on popular messaging app Telegram.
Irish Crypto Exchange Bitsane May Have Disappeared With Users' Funds
Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane may have done a runner with users' funds, according to a report.
