Fraud

GCash partners with DICT to stifle digital asset fraud in the Philippines
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15 November, 2022

GCash partners with DICT to stifle digital asset fraud in the Philippines

The memorandum of agreement also details plans to brief the public on the best ways to protect themselves from scammers...
From hacks to romance scams: US consumer protection agency sees ‘crypto’ complaints surge
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14 November, 2022

From hacks to romance scams: US consumer protection agency sees ‘crypto’ complaints surge

Between October 2018 and September 2022, the CFPB received more than 8,300 virtual currency complaints, “the majority in the last...
Philippines: Kroptoken, Calcoins founder charged with tax evasion
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11 November, 2022

Philippines: Kroptoken, Calcoins founder charged with tax evasion

Joseph Calata and his business entities have accumulated a total aggregate liability of over $6.8 million with the matter instituted...
IRS braces for spike in digital asset tax fraud in coming weeks
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8 November, 2022

IRS braces for spike in digital asset tax fraud in coming weeks

Jim Lee, head of the IRS criminal investigation department, noted that the cases are in their “hundreds,” with the bulk...
DOJ seizes another $3.36 billion worth of Silk Road BTC
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8 November, 2022

DOJ seizes another $3.36 billion worth of Silk Road BTC

Darknet fraudster James Zhong could face 20 years in prison for stealing more than 50,000 BTC tied to the Silk...
US SEC cracks down on $295M BTC Ponzi scheme Trade Coin Club
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7 November, 2022

US SEC cracks down on $295M BTC Ponzi scheme Trade Coin Club

Trade Coin Club claimed to be using a proprietary trading bot and raised 82,000 BTC worth $295 million at the...
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