US seeks forfeiture of $25M in crypto tied to romance, investment scams
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed five civil forfeiture complaints seeking more than $25 million in crypto allegedly tied to international investment, romance...
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US Seizes More Than $25M in Crypto Tied to Investment and Romance Scams
In brief U.S. prosecutors have seized more than $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to international fraud schemes that targeted victims across the U.S. and Canada....
UK Fraud Review Calls for Judge Training on Crypto Laundering, AI Scams
In brief A UK government-commissioned review recommends the Judicial College prepare all judges, including magistrates, for a likely rise in cases involving AI-enabled fraud and...
India probes Myanmar camps over alleged forced crypto scams
India has opened an investigation after reports alleged that Indian nationals were trafficked into Myanmar and forced to carry out crypto fraud operations inside cyber...
Google Sues Chinese Crime Group for Allegedly Using Gemini AI for Mass Phishing Scams
In brief Google filed a lawsuit in New York federal court against Outsider Enterprise for allegedly using Gemini AI to power fraudulent campaigns. The defendants...
US lawmakers seek coordinated federal response to crypto theft and scams
US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create a Department of Justice-led task force to coordinate investigations into cryptocurrency theft, scams and other digital asset-related...
World Cup Crypto Scams Are Targeting Soccer Fans, Law Enforcement Warns
In brief Scammers are using fake FIFA websites and ads to steal money and personal information, law enforcement agencies have warned. Cryptocurrency payments are a...
XRP users warned as fake Xaman airdrop scams spread
XRP Ledger developer and Xaman founder Wietse Wind renewed a warning to XRP users after scam accounts again targeted the wallet’s brand. Summary Xaman founder...
Missouri AG sues crypto ATM operator CoinFlip ‘for enabling scams’
Missouri is suing the company behind cryptocurrency ATM operator CoinFlip for “knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions and profiting from them,” in the latest move by a...