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FBI Extradites Mastermind of $290 Million Crypto Scam to US

AlertoPedia February 24, 2025 No Comments

Douver Torres Braga, mastermind of the $290 million Trade Coin Club scam, was extradited to the US in February 2025, facing fraud charges after deceiving 100,000+ investors with a fake…

SafeMoon CTO Pleads Guilty in $200 Million Crypto Fraud Case

AlertoPedia February 22, 2025 No Comments

SafeMoon CTO Thomas Smith pleaded guilty to a $200 million crypto fraud on February 20, 2025, admitting to securities and wire fraud conspiracies. Alongside CEO Braden Karony and creator Kyle…

Two Men Arrested in Connection with Cryptocurrency Fraud

AlertoPedia February 20, 2025 No Comments

Scotland Police have arrested two men suspected of running a six-figure crypto scam, part of a wider crackdown on digital fraud in the UK where recent cases and rising pig…

Libra Token Crash: 99% of Traders Lose in Latest Crypto Scam

AlertoPedia February 19, 2025 No Comments

The LIBRA token, once hyped as a promising memecoin, crashed dramatically, wiping out 99% of traders' investments and causing a $286M loss. This scam, steeped in insider trading and controversial…

Crypto Fraudsters Alter Penny Wong Images in Ads

AlertoPedia February 18, 2025 No Comments

Fraudsters are using manipulated photos of Australian politician Penny Wong in social media ads to trick investors into bogus crypto schemes, prompting warnings from authorities.

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.

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