Category Archives: Scams and Fraud

YouTube Crypto Con: Scammers Rake in $600K with Deepfakes and QR Codes

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By Waqas
Bitdefender’s latest research reveals that crypto scams on YouTube are at an all-time high, with no sign of slowing down in the near future.
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Unravelling Retirement Banking Scams and How To Protect Yourself

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By Uzair Amir
In the labyrinth of financial scams, one of the most insidious is the retirement banking scam. Imagine a…
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Scammers Selling Twitter (X) Gold Accounts Fueling Disinfo, Phishing

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By Deeba Ahmed
Buy Your Verified Scam: Researchers Expose Twitter Gold Account Black Market.
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“Get Paid to Like Videos”? This YouTube Scam Leads to Empty Wallets

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By Deeba Ahmed
From WhatsApp to Telegram: New Twist on Old Scam Exploits Users for Money via YouTube Video Engagement.
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Cryptocurrency losses reach $1.75 Billion in 2023; CeFi and Hacks Blamed

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November 2023 has emerged as the most devastating year for crypto users and the most lucrative for cybercriminals and malicious hackers, as the majority of crypto hacks occurred during that month.
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Scammers Exploit Crypto Hype with Fake Token Factory, Stealing Millions

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By Deeba Ahmed
Check Point Research Reports New Million-Dollar Rug Pull Scam with a Fake Token Factory.
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Telekopye Toolkit Used as Telegram Bot to Scam Marketplace Users

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By Deeba Ahmed
Telekopye Toolkit was previously identified in August 2023 as being leveraged for a phishing scam by Russian cybercriminals.
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Crypto Scammers Exploit Gaza Crisis, Deceiving Users in Donation Scam

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By Deeba Ahmed
Scammers taking advantage of a humanitarian crisis? Well, who saw that coming…
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Multimillion-Dollar Vishing Scam Busted: Czech-Ukrainian Gang Arrested

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By Deeba Ahmed
Czech Republic Police Expose ‘Fake Bankers’ Gang in $8.7 Million Vishing Operation.
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