Bitcoin Investor Loses $91 Million to a Social Engineering Scam
Simply put Investors lost 783 Bitcoin due to social engineering scams, as reported by On-Chain Thruce ZACHXBT. The perpetrator reportedly used a coin mixing service in an effort to obscure the stolen funds. Zachxbt noted that last year, three individuals employed similar tactics to steal $243 million in Bitcoin. On Tuesday, cryptocurrency investors fell victim […]
Persuasive phishing scam email from Chase bank aims at customers’ personal information
A recent email claiming to be from a bank, specifically about suspicious login attempts, might look very convincing. In fact, it seems quite authentic. It suggests you need to “validate activity” via a link, which, initially, I thought was a helpful reminder. However, this particular email is actually a dangerous phishing scam. This is part […]
Rare Chinese documents valued at $216K taken from UCLA in a reported exchange scam
Man Charged with Theft of Rare Manuscripts from UCLA Library A 38-year-old individual is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing valuable manuscripts from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) library system. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has identified Jason Wang, Alan Fujimori, Austin Chen, and Jeffrey Ying as individuals involved in this case, with […]
WhatsApp introduces safety feature following the removal of millions of scam accounts
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their online tactics, and WhatsApp is stepping up to combat this issue. During the first half of 2025, the app removed over 6.8 million accounts linked to a global fraud network, which included operations run by criminal organizations and forced labor camps in Southeast Asia. In addition to account […]
Trump criticizes Democrats over Epstein documents while in Scotland: ‘It’s all a scam!’
Trump Criticizes Democrats Over Epstein Files During Scotland Trip President Donald Trump has criticized Democrats regarding the Epstein Files while playing golf in Turnbury, Scotland. Some of his supporters voiced concerns after Attorney General Pam Bondy mentioned that she was waiting for the release of the files, only to later clarify that there was nothing […]
Possible fraud victim alerts others about a ‘jury duty scam’ that nearly swindled her out of money
Concerns Rise Over Jury Duty Scam Victims of recent scams involving court clerks are coming together, calling for justice against the deceitful tactics employed by fraudsters. People have unexpectedly missed their jury duty and are now receiving alarming calls from scammers claiming there are arrest warrants issued against them. “A fraudster contacts the victim, insisting […]
Arizona woman gets over 8 years for $17M scam involving North Korean workers
Arizona Woman Sentenced for Fraud Tied to North Korea A woman from Arizona has been sentenced to nearly a decade in federal prison for her involvement in a fraudulent scheme that assisted North Korean residents in posing as U.S. citizens to gain remote IT positions. Christina Marie Chapman, 50, received a sentence of 102 months, […]
Illegal immigrant’s alleged ‘kidnapping’ by ICE revealed as a money-making scam and other major stories
Morning Briefing Top Stories 1. There’s been a revelation about a scheme involving illegal immigrants that seems to be more about profit than assistance. 2. CBS announces that “The Late Show” featuring Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026. 3. The White House has provided an update on Trump’s health amid concerns about swelling in […]
House approves legislation that Maxine Waters referred to as a ‘complete cryptocurrency scam’
House Advances Cryptocurrency Regulations On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed three bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrency. This decision came despite significant pushback from Rep. Maxine Waters, a leading Democrat from California and a prominent member of the House Financial Services Committee. Waters criticized the legislation, labeling it as “a full-fledged crypto fraud” and alleged […]
California immigrant Yuriana Calderon staged a fake ICE kidnapping for a fundraiser scam and to tarnish federal agents, according to the DOJ.
A woman and her mother were arrested after allegedly orchestrating a fake kidnapping to deceive the public. The incident reportedly involved a bounty hunter who attempted to use this ploy to generate sympathy for their story at a fast food restaurant. Yuriana Julia “Juli” Pelaez Calderon, 41, was charged with conspiracy and providing false information […]