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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist: Five-Star Hotels, Cash-Stuffed Envelopes, and Vanishing Funds

Sophisticated crypto scams can involve elaborate in-person schemes targeting bitcoin mining executives with staged meetings, lavish hospitality, cash exchanges, and fraudulent large purchases.
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fromcointelegraph.com
3 weeks ago

Fake social media accounts: The rise of Cointelegraph impersonators, explained

Impersonation scams in crypto media are widespread in 2025, using cloned profiles to defraud projects, steal data, install malware, and drain wallets.
fromcointelegraph.com
3 months ago

How to use ChatGPT to research coins before you invest

ChatGPT helps simplify complex crypto projects by summarizing white papers, explaining use cases and breaking down tokenomics. Researching the team, partnerships and security risks is crucial before investing in any crypto token. Comparing projects with competitors highlights strengths and weaknesses for better decision-making. ChatGPT can suggest relevant research questions, acting as a guide for beginners and experienced investors alike. Investing in cryptocurrency can be exciting and overwhelming, especially with the thousands of coins and tokens available today.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

She was living her life on Instagram. Then scammers turned her into a fake crypto queen.

The pig-butchering scam has resulted in extensive financial losses globally, involving manipulation and deception through online relationships.
fromcointelegraph.com
5 months ago

The crypto trap that won't let you sell and how to avoid it

Modern honeypot scams involve deceptive tactics such as tampered wallets sold on platforms like TikTok, which are preloaded with private keys used to instantly steal funds.
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fromcointelegraph.com
5 months ago

How to use Chainabuse and Scamwatch to report a Bitcoin scammer

Reporting crypto scams like Bitcoin fraud helps increase awareness and transparency, potentially preventing future incidents.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

US government sanctions tech company involved in cyber scams | TechCrunch

The U.S. sanctions FUNNULL for facilitating major crypto scams leading to substantial financial losses for victims.
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fromcointelegraph.com
6 months ago
Cryptocurrency

How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags

Fake crypto investment platforms can often be identified by unrealistic promises and lack of verifiable information.
fromWIRED
7 months ago
Cryptocurrency

He Built Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun. Did He Make a Small Fortune Dumping His Own Shitcoins as a Teen?

Dylan Kerler previously engaged in rug-pulling scams before co-founding the memecoin launchpad Pump.Fun.
Cryptocurrency
fromWIRED
7 months ago

He Built Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun. Did He Make a Small Fortune Dumping His Own Shitcoins as a Teen?

Dylan Kerler previously engaged in rug-pulling scams before co-founding the memecoin launchpad Pump.Fun.
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fromWIRED
6 months ago

An $8.4 Billion Chinese Hub for Crypto Crime Is Incorporated in Colorado

Xinbi Guarantee facilitated over $8.4 billion in illicit transactions on Telegram before account removal.
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