IRS lists 4 crypto-related cases as priority cases for 2023

Alleged "Pig Butchering" Scam Artists Charged in $80 Million Scheme

Charged in an $80 million "pig butchering" scam, four individuals used cold calls to deceive victims into cryptocurrency investments.

Digital Collectibles Scam Case Exposes Deceptive Fundraising in Shanghai

A case involving digital collectibles surfaced, shedding light on a deceptive fundraising scheme. Unaware bidders, lured into impulsive investments, found themselves unwitting participants in a pyramid scheme. Investigations revealed that the platform in question absorbed over 1.34 million yuan from thousands of users, resulting in a total loss of more than 410,000 yuan for the victims.

India's $0.93 Million Crypto Fraud Amidst Escalating Scam Concerns

India CBI has arrested an individual from Ahmedabad in connection to a $0.93 million cryptocurrency fraud.

JPEX Scam: Is The Celebrity Effect Behind It All?

The scam of JPEX is heavily dependent on the “celebrity effect” to infiltrate various platforms, channels, and even different regions for promotion.

Fraudsters Hack Aptos Foundation Twitter To Push Fake Airdrop Scam

The Aptos Foundation's official Twitter account was compromised recently by scammers.

CFTC Charges Man With Fraud in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Romance Scam

The scheme swindled at least 29 investors out of more than $1.3 million, according to the CFTC.

Kommunitas x Polka Fantasy Priority IKO Details

PolkaFantasy is a holistic GameFi ecosystem integrated with metaverse and play-to-earn mechanisms and multichain solutions to create a seamless NFT gaming experience for anime lovers, collectors, and gamers across the globe to connect, interact and have fun.

Fraudsters Hack Gate.io’s Twitter Account To Run Phishing Scam

A group of hackers exploited the Twitter account of a crypto exchange, Gate io, to promote fraudulent activities. In an ...

Apple: Fraudsters Fool Fans With Online Crypto Scam Feed

Cybercriminals drew thousands to a fake stream on YouTube inducing many to click on fake cryptocurrency advertisements.

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