Scams

Markets

Reports of cryptocurrency and foreign exchange scams surged in the U.K. last year, while total reported losses dropped, says the FCA.

By Yogita KhatriMay 21, 2019

Markets

The Federal Trade Commission is suing a crowdfunder who promised a smart backpack but instead spent the proceeds on bitcoin.

By John BiggsMay 7, 2019

Finance

Did Backpage launder cash through crypto? What happened to three Germans on the DarkWeb? This week's Crypto Crime Blotter.

By John BiggsMay 6, 2019

Markets

Losses arising from cryptocurrency hacks and fraud may have reached as high as $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2019, CipherTrace estimates.

By Yogita KhatriMay 1, 2019

Markets

Australia saw a surge in reports of scams involving cryptocurrencies last year, according to the country's consumer watchdog.

By Yogita KhatriApr 29, 2019

Markets

There's a website out there masquerading as Bakkt in an apparent attempt to bilk people out of their bitcoin.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 7, 2019

Markets

Alabama's securities agency has led the way on enforcement against ICO fraudsters, using investigation techniques pioneered chasing gun runners.

By Brady DaleNov 20, 2018

Markets

Police in Tokyo have arrested eight men alleged to have run a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that amassed about $68.70 million.

By Yogita KhatriNov 15, 2018

Markets

An official, verified Twitter account owned by Google has become the latest to be hacked to host a crypto "giveaway" scam.

By Yogita KhatriNov 14, 2018

Markets

A fake news site used images of New Zealand's prime minister in sponsored posts on Facebook to promote a bitcoin firm.

By Wolfie ZhaoOct 12, 2018