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Here’s How a Hong Kong Housewife Lost $908K to Crypto Scammers: Report

A 46-year-old housewife in Hong Kong has reported losses of 7.1 million Hong Kong dollars ($908,000) after investing in a fraudulent crypto investment platform. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, people familiar with the matter revealed that the woman did not realize she had been scammed until a year after the incident when she discussed the investment with her family. Hong Kong Housewife Scammed of $908K One of the fraudsters contacted the victim through...

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X (Formerly Twitter) Remains a Haven for Scammers as Phishing Incidents Claim $104M

X (formerly known as Twitter) has been a popular hook for scammers for over a decade now. However, the tactics employed in these schemes continuously evolve. What’s concerning is that many victims are still falling for scams because of misleading comments made by fake X accounts, leading them to phishing websites. X Fakes Fuel Phishing Frenzy According to Scam Sniffer’s February Phishing Report, a significant portion of the victims fell prey to such scams via X. Deceptive...

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CertiK: Exit Scams and Exploits Led to $160M Losses in Crypto Sector in February

In February, the crypto industry saw losses totaling approximately $160 million due to exploits, hacks, and scams. The figures represented a slight dip from January despite an increase in prices. According to the latest update by CertiK, exit scams claimed the lion’s share at $58.2 million, followed by exploits at $101 million. Phishing accounted for $14.6 million, while $6.4 million was successfully recovered. Flash loans incurred minimal losses at $138k. Hong Kong-based...

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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Report Nearly 50% Surge in Suspicious Transactions in 2023

South Korea has witnessed a surge in crypto trading, particularly following a market recovery. Correspondingly, authorities in the country received almost 49% more alerts of potentially suspicious transactions from crypto service providers in 2023 compared to the previous year. A paper from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) revealed that South Korea logged 16,076 instances of reported crypto transactions suspected of links to activities like money laundering, market...

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Here’s How Scammers Have Improved Their Tactics in Address Poisoning Attacks

Scammers have taken their tactics to the next level and are now using real funds in address poisoning attacks. A recent incident where a victim lost nearly $50k was brought to light through a post on X by Cyvers Alerts, a platform dedicated to raising awareness about online threats. Crypto Users Targeted with Real ETH An initial post warned of the new phishing scam targeting crypto users, stating, “Beware of a new phishing scam targeting #crypto users! Scammers are now...

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Chainalysis: YoMix Emerges as Top Bitcoin Mixer After Tornado Cash, Sinbad Shutdowns

After sanctions were imposed on Tornado Cash and Sinbad was shut down following similar actions against the platform, Chainalysis revealed that YoMix, a Bitcoin mixer, has stepped in as an alternative. Recent discoveries by the blockchain analysis firm show that a wallet linked to North Korean hacking operations received funds from YoMix, whereas it used to receive funds from Sinbad. Lazarus Group Shifts Mixer Tactics Sophisticated cybercriminal groups like Lazarus Group have...

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Here’s How Much Crypto Scammers Drained From Victims in January Alone

According to Scam Sniffer, scammers stole $55 million worth of cryptocurrency in January alone and set up more than 11,000 phishing websites. Notably, most of these thefts occurred on the Ethereum mainnet, with Arbitrum, BNB, Optimism, and Polygon closely behind. Crypto Phishing Attacks Surged in January In a recent Feb. 9 thread on X, Scam Sniffer highlighted a concerning trend observed in January, noting a surge in phishing attacks coinciding with heightened activity within...

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Chainalysis Report Exposes: Majority of Pump-And-Dump Schemes End in Failure

Pump and dump schemes commonly entail an individual or a group of actors investing in a token, vigorously advocating for its value to surge, and then swiftly selling off their holdings for substantial gains. This frequently leads to a sharp drop or complete collapse in the token’s value, adversely affecting holders who were unaware of the manipulation. Nevertheless, Chainalysis findings reveal a high failure rate of these schemes. Pump-And-Dumps Plagued by High Failure Rate...

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US DOJ Indicts Three Individuals Involved in $1.89 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought charges against three people for defrauding investors of nearly $2 billion. According to the DOJ, the individuals promoted a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment program that promised investors high returns. A $1.89 Billion Crypto Scam In a press release on Jan. 29, 2024, the DOJ said that Sam Lee, an Australian living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and American citizens Rodney Burton and Brenda Chunga, perpetrated the $1.89...

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CertiK Exposes the Underbelly of Fraud Targeting its Brand

In the face of a rising tide of scams and exploits, even CertiK, a security firm that specializes in comprehensive security for blockchains, smart contracts, and Web3, is not immune. Scammers are targeting users by fraudulently latching on the company’s brand, which is dedicated to ensuring the security of digital assets and decentralized technologies. In the latest blog post, CertiK revealed that it is facing a myriad of challenges beyond its primary focus on auditing. Among...

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