Category: Crypto Scams
Unmasking Romance Scams to Protect Hearts and Wallets
February 6, 2024
From scams to safeguards, and wallets to digital intimacy, we take a deep dive into romance scams in the crypto age. The average victim...
Crypto Love Scams and the Rising Trend of Pig Butchering in the Crypto Industry
January 30, 2024
A Big Bust in San Diego Opens Window into the World of Crypto Love Scams The recent San Diego pig butchering bust sheds light...
Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation in the Cryptocurrency Space – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 13, 2023
Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action Against Financial Manipulation of the Elderly in the Digital Age June 15th, 2023 marks the 17th anniversary of...
Pig Butchering Scams on the Rise: How to Protect Your Customer’s Crypto Assets
June 6, 2023
With all due apologies to both pigs and butchers… Pig butchering, a term originating from a Chinese phrase, refers to a type of fraud...
Wash Trading: How to help your customers understand risks in the NFT market
April 18, 2022
Wash trading is a dominant form of fraud in the young NFT marketplace, and has already yielded scammers millions in illicit gains. In this...
Crypto crime is down, but crypto scammers are getting smarter
September 17, 2021
A recent report shows good news for the crypto industry: crime is down dramatically. Except in one area, where it has increased 4x. Here’s...
Ransomware scams are on the rise: What cryptos need to know for SAR filing
November 2, 2020
FinCEN and OFAC released joint advisories warning businesses about an increase in ransomware scams, along with new instructions for Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing....
Crypto investment scams: what businesses need to know for consumer protection
September 28, 2020
First-time or existing customers may be vulnerable to fraudulent investment schemes that promise high returns that never materialize. Here are some red flags businesses...
Prize scams: What crypto businesses can do to prepare
September 14, 2020
First-time customers attempting to purchase cryptocurrency because they “won the lottery” or some other prize could be victims of a scam in progress. Here’s...
