Feds charge two men in $650M OmegaPro crypto fraud scheme

Unsealed in the District of Puerto Rico, the indictment accuses Michael Shannon Sims, 48, of Georgia and Florida, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, of New Jersey and Florida, of operating and promoting ... Read More

OmegaPro Founders Charged Over $650 Million Crypto ‘Global Fraud Scheme’

The duo allegedly used lavish Dubai events and luxury displays to lure investors into a bogus forex scheme that collapsed in 2023. Read More

Victim of a Crypto Scam? Here's How to Spot Fake Apps and Websites - MSN

Fake websites often provide fake contact information or entirely skip it. ... 3 Common Scam Tactics in Crypto You Need to Know. ... Steps to Avoid Falling for Crypto Scams. Read More

Scammers use fake crypto jobs, ‘GrassCall’ meeting app to drain wallets - Cointelegraph

Social engineering scammers are reportedly using fake job offers and a new malware-laden app called “GrassCall” to install info-stealing software that hunts for crypto wallets to drain. Read More

How do scammers use fake transaction simulation sites to steal crypto? - Cointelegraph

Wallet drainer phishing attacks surged in 2024, with losses skyrocketing to $494 million, according to the Crypto Phishing Report 2024 — a 67% increase from the previous year. Read More

DuckDuckGo beefs up scam defense to block fake stores, crypto sites - BleepingComputer

The DuckDuckGo web browser has expanded its built-in Scam Blocker tool to protect against a broader range of online scams, including fake e-commerce, cryptocurrency exchanges, and "scareware" sites. Read More

Crypto investment scams are very common: learn to spot them!

Crypto investment scams come in various forms but work on the same principle – they promise huge returns to entice you into investing, with the intention of stealing your crypto assets. Read More

Is that crypto email legit or just another scam? | Fox News

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson tackles blockchain scams, ... Scammers often create fake websites that look almost identical to legitimate ... and may your crypto wallets always be full (and scam-free). Read More

Missouri Gaming Commission warns of online gambling scams

The Missouri Gaming Commission said Wednesday a nationwide gambling scam has made its way to Missouri. According to a news release, the scam involves accounts falsely claiming to be casinos in ... Read More

DuckDuckGo scam blocker detects fake stores, crypto sites, fake virus alerts, more - 9to5Mac

The privacy-focused web browser DuckDuckGo has boosted its anti-scam features. It can now detect and block fake ecommerce stores, crypto sites, virus alerts, and more. The new security feature is ... Read More

Trusted vs. Scam Gambling Sites: How to Tell the Difference - RadarOnline

Scam gambling sites are unlicensed, even though they always claim to be regulated without providing any verifiable data. Fake licenses are often at play, too, to trick you. Read More