How DEX Screener became hub for predatory investors and crypto scammers
DEX Screener is facing criticism for allegedly promoting scam tokens, with claims that it prioritizes paid listings over legitimate projects. DEX Screener was once a go-to tool for tracking decentralized exchange activity. Traders relied on it to find new tokens across multiple blockchain networks, analyze charts, and gain early access to tokens not yet widely […]
Crypto scammers push fake pop-ups to steal Phantom Wallet seed phrases
Cryptocurrency scammers are targeting Phantom Wallet users via malicious pop-ups that look like genuine update requests. According to Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer, phishing scammers are using a new tactic to drain Phantom Wallets by tricking users into signing fake “update extension” requests. Once approved, the pop-up prompts them to enter their seed phrase, which, […]
Jupiter recovers official X account after scammers promote MEOW
Solana-based dex aggregator Jupiter has recovered its X account after it was hijacked by cryptocurrency scammers who promoted a fraudulent meme coin. According to a Feb. 6 X post, reassured users that no funds were ever at risk. They confirmed that all customer and treasury assets remain secure in multisig wallets. The attack was limited […]
Scammers deployed 6,800 fake tokens amid TRUMP meme coin craze: Blockaid
Following the TRUMP meme coin’s $72 billion debut, the crypto market was hit with a flood of scams, as 6,800 fraudulent tokens and 91 fake dApps rapidly appeared, analysts say. What starts with a surge of excitement can quickly turn into chaos. The launch of the Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin in January not only […]
Indian scammers use Tether’s USDT to launder funds outside the country
Cybercriminals in the Indian state of Rajasthan are using stablecoins like USDT to funnel illicit loot to scam operators outside the country. According to local media, Rajasthan law enforcement has arrested several money mules who played a critical role in converting over inr 1 crore (approximately $115,546) into Tether (USDT) before funneling it to international […]
Trump’s Bitcoin policy lashed in China, deepfake scammers busted: Asia Express
China banker says Trump’s Bitcoin plan contradicts his US dollar dreams as Hong Kong busts deepfake AI pig butcher scammers. Asia Express. Source link
Crypto scammers use fake job interviews to enable backdoor malware attacks
A sophisticated attack is targeting web3 professionals, tricking them into running malicious code on their systems during fake interviews as part of a lucrative offer from crypto scammers disguised as recruiters. On Dec. 28, on-chain investigator Taylor Monahan flagged a new scheme being leveraged by bad actors who claim to be recruiters for prominent crypto […]
Scammers bagged over $500k from 15+ X breaches
Over 15 X accounts were recently compromised, with hackers launching scam Solana meme coins and pocketing an estimated $500,000. A threat actor targeting Solana (SOL) meme investors and X pages has made about half a million dollars promoting scam tokens via hacked social media pages, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT revealed on Dec. 24. Popular accounts like […]
KickStreaming’s X Account Hacked By Crypto Scammers
KickStreaming’s account on X was hacked and used to push Solana-based scam tokens. On Dec. 4, the official X account of the online streaming platform directed users to dubious wallet address links to scam followers. The post claimed that the ‘Kick Token’ is likely to provide solutions for the blockchain community and individual creators. Bijan […]
Russia’s Kaspersky warns scammers post crypto wallet seed phrases on YouTube to steal funds
Scammers are exploiting YouTube’s comments section, sharing seed phrases to lure greedy individuals into a multi-signature wallet scam. Bad actors have seemingly found a new way to exploit crypto users by sharing seed phrases, tricking victims into attempting to steal funds from a multi-signature wallet, only to fall victim to the scam themselves. In a […]
