Tag Archives: crypto scams

Research by blockchain security firm Hacken has found that most of the crypto projects rug-pulled in the third quarter of 2023 had no audit reports. According to the Q3 2023 Security Insights report, only 12 out of 78 examined rug pulls conducted and reported audits. Most Rugpulled Projects Are Not Audited An independent third-party audit offers a detailed review of a token, identifies the project’s vulnerabilities, and alerts investors. Hacken noted that rug pulls are one of...

The Calgary Police Service issued a warning to residents to beware of fraudsters who promise high returns on crypto investments, noting that Calgary victims have lost more than $22 million mostly to investment scams so far in 2023. Meanwhile, authorities believe crypto scams are still underreported despite huge losses. Calgary Police Receive More Crypto Scam Reports in 2023 Residents in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, have lost over $22.5 million to crypto-related scams...

TL;DR CryptoPawCoin (CPRC) plummeted by approximately 90% in 24 hours, despite the broader crypto market’s bullish trend. The newly-launched token spiked by nearly 700% in mid-October, but faced skepticism due to its low market cap and absence from CoinMarketCap. CPRC claims to merge blockchain with animal welfare, aiming to support animal-related organizations. The recent price drop raises concerns about a potential “rug pull” scam. Despite the ongoing bullish condition of...

TL;DR The Shiba Inu community faces warnings about a fake airdrop from a malicious Shibarium tech channel. Scammers exploit the memecoin’s branding for fraudulent schemes, prompting cautionary advice on connecting wallets to unfamiliar decentralized apps. A SHIB-related token, Calcium (CAL), is flagged as having no future value by a Shiba Inu developer. ‘Stay Safe’ The Shiba Inu community received another stark warning that could prevent investors from becoming victims of...

Zero-transfer phishing scams have continued to plague the crypto space, with bad actors siphoning millions of digital assets from unsuspecting victims. Blockchain analytics platform Bitrace revealed that the damage scale for zero-transfer phishing scams has increased significantly, with market participants losing more than 451 million Tether (USDT) on the Tron network. Investors Lose $451M USDT to Phishing on Tron Zero-transfer phishing is a new scamming technique that allows...

A former CEO of an investment firm has admitted to engaging in a “cherry-picking” scheme regarding crypto futures contracts and foreign exchange contracts. The practice caused losses for investors, with the ex-CEO using proceeds from the scheme for personal use. Fraudulent Cherry Picking Practice The founder and former CEO of investment firm Systematic Alpha Management LLC (SAM), Peter Kambolin, who between 2019 and 2021 acted as a commodity trading advisor and commodity pool...

TL;DR The Shiba Inu team resolved a SHIB Telegram account hack, with security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA) implemented. A fake BONE token airdrop was promoted via the compromised account; Vet Kusama warned the community. Shiba Inu officials consistently alert the community about potential scams and advised caution with the SHIB-related Calcium (CAL) token. Fixing the Issue The Shiba Inu team has managed to solve the recent hack on the SHIB Telegram admin...

Shibarmy Scam Alerts – the X (Twitter) account dedicated to protecting the Shiba Inu community from fraud and bad actors – warned people to be extra cautious when connecting the crypto wallets to unknown decentralized applications. In the following lines, we will break down the five main approaches wrongdoers use to con victims. ‘Let’s Play it Safe’ The team behind the X account suggested that scammers are “crafty” and can create decentralized applications (Dapps) that look...

The crypto market may have failed to post a bullish breakthrough in September, but that did not stop malicious entities from stealing funds. According to the latest stats by CertIK, approximately $332 million in various digital assets has been lost to exploits, hacks, and scams in September September Sees Record-Breaking Losses Funds pilfered by exit scams were recorded to be around $1.9 million, while flash loans accounted for almost $0.4 million. Crypto-related exploits, on...

Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker and registered broker who worked for Deutsche Bank, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to investment fraud, after orchestrating a cryptocurrency scheme to swindle investors. The ex-Deutsche executive could face a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison for his crimes. Russell to Pay Restitution of Over $1.5 Million The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Russell’s guilty plea in a press release on Sept. 19, 2023....