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Week 08 2025: Worldwide Financial Alerts

AlertoPedia February 18, 2025 No Comments

Week 08 2025: A global summary of warnings from key financial regulators, highlighting flagged entities and potential risks.

FMA identifies almost 100 fraudulent trading platforms including Saxo, IG and ATFX clones

AlertoPedia February 17, 2025 No Comments

The FMA has uncovered nearly 100 fake trading platforms, including imitations of well-known brokers like Saxo, IG and ATFX, all designed to trick investors.

CBI Raids 11 Locations in Delhi and Haryana

AlertoPedia February 16, 2025 No Comments

The CBI raided 11 places in Delhi and Haryana in a two-year-old case of crypto fraud. Officers took cash, gold, and digital evidence from the sites.

Crypto Scams Surge in 2024 Fueled by Pig Butchering Schemes and AI Advances

AlertoPedia February 15, 2025 No Comments

A new CNBC report shows that crypto scams grew in 2024 as pig butchering scams and the use of artificial intelligence helped scammers trick more people.

Electricity Shutdown Frees Over 300 Slaves in a Crypto Scam Hub

AlertoPedia February 13, 2025 No Comments

More than 300 forced workers, held as slaves in a crypto scam center, have been freed after an unexpected electricity shutdown in Thailand disrupted the operation.

Swagg Man, the Flamboyant Influencer, Arrested for €1.8 Million Crypto Scam

AlertoPedia February 12, 2025 No Comments

French authorities have arrested social media star Swagg Man for running a fake crypto investment scheme that defrauded investors of about €1.8 million. His flashy online presence, including his YouTube…

Thai Police Freeze $2.5 Million in Crypto from Chinese Scam Bosses

AlertoPedia February 11, 2025 No Comments

Thai police have frozen digital assets worth $2.5 million linked to Chinese scam bosses. The move comes as part of a wider crackdown on online scams in Thailand.

Fake AI Voice of Defence Minister Tricks Italy’s Top Businessmen

AlertoPedia February 10, 2025 No Comments

A scam used a computer-generated voice to mimic Italy's defence minister Guido Crosetto. The fake calls tricked wealthy business leaders into wiring money for a fake hostage ransom, with at…

Birmingham Residents: Beware of Fake Phone Calls

AlertoPedia February 9, 2025 No Comments

Birmingham police warn residents about a phone scam. Scammers call people, pretend to be law enforcement, and try to steal personal details and money. Residents are urged to be cautious…

Traders Who Fooled 12,500 People Must Pay $128 Million

AlertoPedia February 8, 2025 No Comments

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered a group of traders to pay $128 million after they misled 12,500 investors by promising high returns without explaining the risks. The…

Crypto Scam Industry Rakes in $500 Billion, The Economist Says

AlertoPedia February 7, 2025 No Comments

A report by The Economist published on Blockchain News shows that crypto scams have cost investors $500 billion. It explains how schemes like Ponzi scams, exit scams, and fake ICOs…

Gold Inheritance Scams: Decoding an Age-Old Financial Trap

AlertoPedia September 22, 2024 No Comments

Learn about gold inheritance scams: how they work, red flags to spot, and ways to protect yourself. Don't fall victim to these deceptive schemes.

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