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60-year-old woman poses as a 20-year-old girl in online romance, defrauding a young man of over 200,000 yuan for virtual currency investment that ended in total loss
SvmuuNews Recently, the Haidian District Court ruled on a fraud case. Retiree Meng, addicted to virtual currency trading and unwilling to use her own pension, pretended to be a young woman named Xiaoh
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Man from Washington State, USA, sentenced to 5 years for aiding in money laundering of nearly $100 million in cryptocurrency
Svmuureports that the U.S. Department of Justice stated in a press release that a 47-year-old resident of Newcastle, Washington, Geoffrey K. Auyeung, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for conspi
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Argentine authorities arrested 24 people and seized over $50 million in crypto assets
Svmuu: Argentine authorities arrested 24 people and seized over $50 million in crypto assets during a nationwide crackdown on suspected investment fraud. (Cointelegraph)
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SEC Charges Privvy Founder with $12.3 Million Crypto Investment Fraud
Svmuu The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Privvy founder Nathan Fuller with a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme involving $12.3 million. Nathan Fuller allegedly told inv
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The U.S. Department of Justice acknowledges Tether's assistance in combating global crypto fraud networks, an operation that froze over $52 million in cryptocurrencies.
Tether announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recognized its active assistance in combating an international cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering, and scam operation network.
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U.S. Government Seized $225 Million in Crypto from Scammers, but Victims Face Difficulty Recovering Funds
The U.S. government, through an operation dubbed "Big Tuna," seized $225 million in cryptocurrency from alleged scammers, aiming to disrupt a scam compound in the Philippines. However, victims like Ni
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HKICL alerts public to fraudulent websites impersonating its "Buyer Online Protection" service, urging vigilance against scams requesting personal and banking details
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) has recently identified several fraudulent websites that imitate its services, particularly a purported “Buyer Online Protection” offering refunds, unautho
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has warned the public to be vigilant against scams impersonating the BOJ or its employees. Scammers are using fake websites to solicit investments or request personal information.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has warned the public to be vigilant against scams impersonating the BOJ or its employees. Scammers are using fake websites to solicit investments or request personal informati
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US authorities have busted a $250 million gold fraud scheme, with over 200 elderly victims and more than 40 individuals indicted.
The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office in Texas announced the bust of a $250 million gold scam targeting over 200 elderly individuals, with more than 40 people indicted so far. The scam ring tr
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Australia's AUSTRAC removed 45 crypto and remittance registrations over the past year, disrupting investment scams
Australia's AUSTRAC removed 45 crypto and remittance registrations over the past year, disrupting investment scams
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Ukrainian Police Shut Down Crypto Scam Stealing Up to $1 Million Monthly, Identifying 62 Victims Across Over 20 Countries
Ukrainian authorities, including the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), have dismantled a network of fake investment platforms that allegedly stole up to $1 million per month from users in over 20 cou
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HKMA warns public to stay alert to phishing scams targeting payment card binding for contactless mobile payment services
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently received bank reports of scams involving the unauthorised binding of payment cards, including ATM cards, to contactless mobile payment services. Fr
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FBI, in conjunction with Indian authorities, has dismantled three Indian call centers impersonating the Social Security Administration, which allegedly defrauded American citizens of nearly $48.8 million.
In a joint operation, the FBI, local police, and Indian authorities dismantled three scam call centers in India. These centers had been impersonating U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) employee
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Interpol-led "Operation Jackal IV" arrests 58 people across 22 countries for West African cyber-crime, seizing $2.67 million and blocking 257 bank accounts in South Africa alone
The global policing agency Interpol coordinated "Operation Jackal IV" between November 2025 and June 2026, targeting organised West African cyber-crime groups behind romance and investment scams, incl
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AI helps Southeast Asia-based scammers cut costs, leading to wider spread of cross-border crimes
The use of artificial intelligence is facilitating the spread of fraud and other cross-border crimes in Southeast Asia. US-driven clampdowns are prompting these fraud groups to relocate from countries
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EU's MiCA regulations deadline sparks new scam wave, with fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges
European regulators, including France's AMF, ESMA, the Netherlands' AFM, and Austria's FMA, report a rise in scams since the July 1 MiCA deadline. Fraudsters exploit the migration of up to 10 million
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SEC Charges Andrew Spaventa and Three Entities with Allegedly Defrauding Retail Investors in $74 Million Pre-IPO Investment Scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged New York resident Andrew Spaventa and three entities he owned and controlled with fraud and other violations. They are accused of conducti
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Upbit reminds users to be vigilant against virtual asset tax phishing emails impersonating the Korea National Tax Service
Upbit reminds users to be vigilant against virtual asset tax phishing emails impersonating the Korea National Tax Service
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Florida man charged by CFTC over $397 million crypto Ponzi scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed new charges against a Florida man, alleging he misappropriated $48 million of customers' money within the scheme.
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NYPD investigates gold bar scam that has stolen over $100 million from retirees
The New York Police Department's investigation, which began in May 2024, involves the Department of Homeland Security, the IRS, and other state law enforcement agencies, as authorities believe the sch
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EU Watchdogs Warn of Impersonation Scams Amid MiCA Licensing Shakeout, With Criminals Using Fake Websites and Falsified Documents to Target Customers
EU Watchdogs Warn of Impersonation Scams Amid MiCA Licensing Shakeout, With Criminals Using Fake Websites and Falsified Documents to Target Customers
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Hong Kong 'Lonely Heart' Scammed for $3.3M in Crypto Romance Investment Fraud; Malaysian Authorities Express Displeasure Over Blockchain Week After-Party's OnlyFans Scandal
A Hong Kong resident was scammed out of $3.3 million in a crypto romance investment fraud. Separately, Malaysian authorities have expressed strong disapproval regarding an OnlyFans-related scandal at
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Minnesota's Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect Following Reported $1M Scam Losses
Minnesota's ban on crypto ATMs has officially gone into effect. State officials reported that residents, primarily senior citizens, lost approximately $1 million to scams linked to crypto kiosks betwe
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Binance Founder CZ Warns Against "Scammer," Advises "Stay SAFU!"
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) issued a warning on X, stating that "The guy is a basically scammer" and advising users to "Stay SAFU!" (Stay Safe).
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IRS warns crypto holders about fraudsters sending fake letters
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned cryptocurrency holders about a scam involving fake letters designed to steal digital assets or data. This warning comes as IRS correspondence regardi
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Fake Staking Site Drains $8.5M in XRP from Investors; Seoul Police Detain Two
Seoul police reported that a fake Flare Network staking site defrauded 71 investors of 3.4 million XRP, worth approximately $8.5 million, last year. Two alleged scammers have been detained on aggravat
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China Business Journal Warns of Bitcoin Extortion Scam
China Business Journal has warned of an extortion scam where fraudsters impersonate the publication, demanding Bitcoin to suppress fabricated investigative reports targeting companies.
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ZachXBT Calls on Telegram Users to Support Channel Upgrade: Seeks to Disable Ads Due to Frequent Scam Ads
Svmuu News: “On-chain detective” ZachXBT posted on his personal channel, stating that Telegram continues to allow its channels to display scam ads to subscribers, which affects the user experience and
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EBpay Virtual Currency Platform Analysis and Risk Warning: Lack of Official Customer Service Phone Number
EBpay is a platform that claims to offer virtual currency trading and management services. Its core products include the fiat-pegged "EB" stablecoin and support for mainstream cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, multiple sources strongly indicate that EBpay and similar platforms are frequently used for illegal activities such as online gambling and money laundering. Users face severe risks, including judicial freezing of bank cards, misappropriation of account assets, and information leakage. No official customer service phone number for EBpay has been found in public records, and the platform lacks regulation and legal oversight, fundamentally differing from regulated cryptocurrency exchanges.
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How to choose a virtual currency trading platform? Beware of fraud risks impersonating "Xiaomi Exchange"
Facing numerous virtual currency trading platforms, choosing a safe and reliable one is crucial. This article will reveal the truth about "Xiaomi Exchange" and provide key standards for selecting legitimate trading platforms, while also listing some mainstream platforms with good compliance records currently on the market, to help readers identify risks and make informed choices.
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Is 150,000 RMB worth of Bitcoin a scam? Beware of trading traps far below market price
Regarding the question "Is 150,000 RMB for Bitcoin a scam?", given that the market price of Bitcoin as of August 10, 2026, is significantly higher than this, any offer to sell one Bitcoin for 150,000 RMB is highly likely to be a scam. This article will delve into the nature of Bitcoin, its legal status globally and in mainland China, and analyze the controversy surrounding its "Ponzi scheme" allegations. Concurrently, the article will reveal common types of cryptocurrency scams and provide practical prevention advice to help readers identify risks and avoid falling into traps.
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Is ARI Coin Worth Holding for the Long Term? Distinguishing Between Different Projects and Potential Risks
When considering the long-term holding value of “ARI tokens,” it is important to distinguish between two main projects: AriChain (ARI) and ARI10 (ARI). The AriChain project shut down in June 2026 and has been accused of being a scam; its token has no holding value. ARI10, on the other hand, is an active project. As of July 19, 2026, its market capitalization was approximately $123,790, with a price of about $0.000268. Although ARI10 is still trading, its market capitalization is small and future price forecasts vary significantly. Investors should be fully aware of its high volatility and potential risks and conduct thorough due diligence.
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“AKBitcoin” vs. the CXC Ponzi Scheme: Beware of Risk Traps in the Cryptocurrency Space
“AK Bitcoin” and the CXC Ponzi scheme are two different types of risks in the cryptocurrency space, but both are associated with fraud and potential financial losses. CXC is a typical Ponzi scheme that lures investors with high returns and a referral-based model, only to eventually collapse.Meanwhile, “Bitcoin” may refer to a scam exploiting the extremely low probability of a private key collision on Bitcoin, or it may be related to the marketing tactics of Ponzi schemes. This article will delve into these two concepts and caution investors to be vigilant against such risks.
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What is USE? Is it reliable?
Specific information about “USE Coin” is unclear in the cryptocurrency space; this may be because the name overlaps with multiple concepts, or it may refer to a rare or defunct project. In the cryptocurrency world, there was an application called “Token” designed to reduce credit card fraud by generating virtual credit card numbers, but that service ceased operations in late 2019. Additionally, “Token” refers to an authentication mechanism in blockchain and cybersecurity, such as the TokenReview API in Kubernetes. Given the prevalence of scam projects in the cryptocurrency market, investors must conduct thorough due diligence when encountering a token named “USE Coin.”
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