NFT firm founder indicted for using treasury to support ‘DJ hobby’
Taj Tarsha, the founder of Few and Far, which claimed to be launching a NFT exchange, has been indicted for wire fraud and securities fraud.
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Apple support imposter to pay back $1.2M after stealing NFTs and crypto
Amir Hossein Golshan used Apple's official support line number to gain victims' trust, hack into their iCloud account, and steal crypto.
OpenSea NFT insider trading case raises potential for more fraud cases
The OpenSea NFT insider trading conviction may open up the potential for an increase in fraud cases involving business secrets.
NFT designer arrested for allegedly evading crypto tax in Israel
Prominent designer and digital artist Ben Benhorin has been arrested in Israel for allegedly concealing over $850,000 in NFT sales.
Dozens more apes gone! Millions of dollars lost in BAYC scam
In the latest BAYC scam, close to 100 Bored Apes and other NFTs were stolen. Hackers promised free land in Yuga Labs' new metaverse.
Hackers breach NBA playoffs NFT contract hours after launch
"The Association" collection comprised 18,000 images -- that's 75 pictures of each pro basketball player in the 2022 NBA playoffs.
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Dutch police seize first ever NFTs as part of stolen data investigation
Dutch police seized their first ever NFTs after carrying out two raids as part of an investigation into the illegal selling of private data.
Twitter airdrop scam robs Bored Ape Yacht Club fans of valuable NFTs
Blockchain analytics unit AnChain calculated the Bored Ape Yacht Club airdrop scam resulted in stolen NFTs worth at least $160,000.
Too many rug pulls: NFT marketplace now forces ‘doxing’ of NFT creators
Solana NFT marketplace Magic Eden will now demand 'Launchpad' users issue identity docs just weeks after Buzzfeed outed Bored Apes' founders.
NFT wash traders scammed $9M from unsuspecting newbies last year
Forensic blockchain researcher Chainalysis has proven instances of money laundering and lucrative wash trading in NFT markets.