Fraud

New York Department of Financial Services issues cybercrime warning
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17 February, 2021

New York Department of Financial Services issues cybercrime warning

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued a cybercrime warning after several attempted security breaches.
Philippines regulator warns against 350% return digital currency scam
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16 February, 2021

Philippines regulator warns against 350% return digital currency scam

BitAccelerate, which also goes by the name BitAccelerator, claims to be a crowdfunding platform on the blockchain offering long-term active...
Alleged $150K SIM swap scammer charged in New York
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16 February, 2021

Alleged $150K SIM swap scammer charged in New York

Joseph Chase Oaks, 22, is facing a slew of charges in connection with the fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme from August 2018...
Fake QuadrigaCX website pops up to scam investors
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15 February, 2021

Fake QuadrigaCX website pops up to scam investors

A fake website has popped up imitating the now-defunct QuadrigaCX digital currency exchange, attempting to lure its former users.
Serbian man involved in $70M digital currency scam extradited to US
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12 February, 2021

Serbian man involved in $70M digital currency scam extradited to US

Antonije Stojilkovic is alleged to have been part of a crime ring that created several bogus investment platforms that lured...
Founder of $90M digital currency hedge fund faces 20 years after guilty plea
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10 February, 2021

Founder of $90M digital currency hedge fund faces 20 years after guilty plea

Australian national Stefan He Qin, founder of Virgil Sigma Fund LP, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.
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