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March 26, 2025

Pig Butchering Scams: Definition, Red Flags, and Prevention Strategies

The “pig butchering” scam is a sophisticated and insidious form of investment fraud, often involving cryptocurrency, that relies heavily on building trust with victims over an extended period. Here’s a breakdown: The “Fattening” Phase: Cultivating Trust and Deception I...

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February 16, 2025

Indian Authorities Seize $190 Million in Cryptocurrency from BitConnect Scam

Nearly $190 million in bitcoin connected to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme has been seized by Indian police. This is one of the biggest anti-crypto fraud campaigns in the nation. On February 11 and 15, the Ahmedabad-based Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided Gujarat and seized several electronic device...

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December 02, 2024

Navigating the Cryptocurrency Wild West: Protecting Yourself from Sophisticated Scams

As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to expand, so too do the tactics employed by cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting users. These sophisticated scams, often leveraging AI and deepfake technology, can be incredibly convincing, making it difficult for even experienced investors to discern tr...

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April 12, 2024

Ripple Takes a Stand Against XRP Scams and Impersonation on Social Media

Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, is facing regulatory hurdles from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite this, Ripple is now focusing on combating scams and fraudulent activities related to XRP on social media. In a recent video, Ripple warned XRP holders a...

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July 27, 2023

Cryptocurrency Airdrop Scams: Four Ways of Identifying and Avoiding Them

Through airdrops, you can obtain free tokens, but use caution, as scammers have taken advantage of this publicity to defraud people. Crypto airdrops are a terrific way to receive free tokens and give cryptocurrency projects a means to advertise. But bogus airdrops used by fraudsters to con victims ...

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May 01, 2023

Crypto Vulnerabilities and Exit Scams Result in $103 Million Losses in April: CertiK Report

Crypto security continues to be a hot topic in the crypto industry, as vulnerabilities and scams seem to be on the rise. According to CertiK, the total loss in April alone was $103.7 million, which is a significant increase from the previous month. The company has been working tirelessly to keep up...

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September 15, 2022

Scammers Now Use Verified Twitter Accounts: Remain Vigilant!

In the days leading up to the Ethereum Merge, reports show that scammers increased their efforts on social media, with Cointelegraph identifying over six Twitter accounts with verified badges claiming to be Ethereum CEO Vitalik Buterin. These accounts copied every detail from Buterin’s original acc...

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July 15, 2022

Uniswap Liquidity Providers Lose $8 Million to Phishing Scam

Recent reports place that an estimated $8 million has been lost to hackers after Uniswap liquidity providers fell victim to a phishing scam. Uniswap has come out to clarify that its infrastructure did not suffer an exploit, adding that it remains secure for operation. Explaining what transpired in ...

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