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Court Drops Fraud Case Against CoinDCX Founders, Says No Evidence Found
A Thane court has ruled that there is no case against CoinDCX co-founders in an impersonation-linked fraud. The court found no evidence connecting them to the alleged scam, which was carried out by individuals posing as the founders. The decision offers relief to the company while highlighting risks of impersonation in the crypto sector.
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FBI Warns Tron Blockchain Users of Phishing Attack Using Fake Tokens Impersonating the Agency
The FBI has warned Tron users about a phishing scam involving fake tokens impersonating the agency. The attack sends tokens to wallets with messages urging users to complete fake verification steps. Authorities say the scheme is designed to steal sensitive information and access funds. The warning comes amid a broader rise in crypto-related scams g...
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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
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US Treasury Department Sanctions North Korea-Linked Network Over Crypto IT Worker Fraud
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a North Korea-linked IT worker scheme that allegedly used fake identities to secure remote tech jobs and funnel earnings through cryptocurrency. Officials say the network helped generate illicit revenue for the North Korean regime.
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Rs 20,000 Crore Crypto Scam Accused Arrested While Trying To Flee To Sri Lanka
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made the first arrest in what is believed to be one of India's biggest cryptocurrency scams, involving an alleged Rs 20,000 crore Bitcoin fraud.
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GainBitcoin Crypto Scam Case: CBI Arrests Darwin Labs CTO and Co-Founder Ayush Varshney
The CBI has arrested Darwin Labs co-founder and CTO Ayush Varshney in connection with the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Investigators allege the scheme promised investors fixed Bitcoin returns through cloud mining but operated as a Ponzi-style operation. Authorities claim the technical infrastructure, including the MCAP token and related platfor...
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Thailand Targets Crypto Mule Accounts Linked to Scams, Illegal Transfers as Authorities Freeze 10,000 Wallets
Thai crypto operators have frozen more than 10,000 accounts suspected of involvement in money laundering and scam-related transactions. The move follows tighter screening measures introduced by regulators and industry groups. Authorities say enhanced monitoring, stronger Know Your Customer procedures, and data sharing between exchanges, banks, and ...
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Probe Agency ED Arrests 2 Chartered Accountants In Rs 641 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Directorate of Enforcement has arrested two chartered accountants - Ashok Kumar Sharma and Bhaskar Yadav - in connection with a large cyber fraud and money laundering case involving proceeds of crime worth around Rs 641 crore, officials said.
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Hackers Send Physical Phishing Letters Impersonating Trezor and Ledger to Trick Users
Hackers are sending fake letters to customers of Trezor and Ledger, the cryptocurrency wallet security firms, impersonating the two companies. The letters purportedly include the signatures of senior company executives, along with a QR code. This QR code allegedly takes users to a "scam website", where customers are duped into sharing their account...
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Hackers Use ClickFix Scam to Target Crypto Executive via Fake Zoom Meetings
Google-owned Mandiant Cybersecurity Consulting firm has published a report detailing the modus operandi of the North Korea-based UNC1069 threat actors, who specifically target entities in the cryptocurrency and decentralised finance industry. The hackers take out ClickFix scams using social engineering tactics. A victim is first contacted via Teleg...
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Court Drops Fraud Case Against CoinDCX Founders, Says No Evidence Found
A Thane court has ruled that there is no case against CoinDCX co-founders in an impersonation-linked fraud. The court found no evidence connecting them to the alleged scam, which was carried out by individuals posing as the founders. The decision offers relief to the company while highlighting risks of impersonation in the crypto sector.
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FBI Warns Tron Blockchain Users of Phishing Attack Using Fake Tokens Impersonating the Agency
The FBI has warned Tron users about a phishing scam involving fake tokens impersonating the agency. The attack sends tokens to wallets with messages urging users to complete fake verification steps. Authorities say the scheme is designed to steal sensitive information and access funds. The warning comes amid a broader rise in crypto-related scams g...
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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
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US Treasury Department Sanctions North Korea-Linked Network Over Crypto IT Worker Fraud
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a North Korea-linked IT worker scheme that allegedly used fake identities to secure remote tech jobs and funnel earnings through cryptocurrency. Officials say the network helped generate illicit revenue for the North Korean regime.
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Rs 20,000 Crore Crypto Scam Accused Arrested While Trying To Flee To Sri Lanka
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made the first arrest in what is believed to be one of India's biggest cryptocurrency scams, involving an alleged Rs 20,000 crore Bitcoin fraud.
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GainBitcoin Crypto Scam Case: CBI Arrests Darwin Labs CTO and Co-Founder Ayush Varshney
The CBI has arrested Darwin Labs co-founder and CTO Ayush Varshney in connection with the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Investigators allege the scheme promised investors fixed Bitcoin returns through cloud mining but operated as a Ponzi-style operation. Authorities claim the technical infrastructure, including the MCAP token and related platfor...
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Thailand Targets Crypto Mule Accounts Linked to Scams, Illegal Transfers as Authorities Freeze 10,000 Wallets
Thai crypto operators have frozen more than 10,000 accounts suspected of involvement in money laundering and scam-related transactions. The move follows tighter screening measures introduced by regulators and industry groups. Authorities say enhanced monitoring, stronger Know Your Customer procedures, and data sharing between exchanges, banks, and ...
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Probe Agency ED Arrests 2 Chartered Accountants In Rs 641 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Directorate of Enforcement has arrested two chartered accountants - Ashok Kumar Sharma and Bhaskar Yadav - in connection with a large cyber fraud and money laundering case involving proceeds of crime worth around Rs 641 crore, officials said.
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Hackers Send Physical Phishing Letters Impersonating Trezor and Ledger to Trick Users
Hackers are sending fake letters to customers of Trezor and Ledger, the cryptocurrency wallet security firms, impersonating the two companies. The letters purportedly include the signatures of senior company executives, along with a QR code. This QR code allegedly takes users to a "scam website", where customers are duped into sharing their account...
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Hackers Use ClickFix Scam to Target Crypto Executive via Fake Zoom Meetings
Google-owned Mandiant Cybersecurity Consulting firm has published a report detailing the modus operandi of the North Korea-based UNC1069 threat actors, who specifically target entities in the cryptocurrency and decentralised finance industry. The hackers take out ClickFix scams using social engineering tactics. A victim is first contacted via Teleg...
