MetaMask users targeted in Namecheap email scam
Namecheap hackers sent out a flood of messages claiming to be from delivery service DHL or MetaMask and demanding users' private information.
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Hong Kong woman paid scammers $800K in crypto to adopt cat
The woman was tricked by scammers into making 40 separate crypto payments to claim compensation after the cat apparently died in transit.
Scammers target French politician in latest XRP Twitter scam
Hackers have also masqueraded as the Indian Embassy of Oman and a Spanish pop singer to lend weight to XRP-related scams.
Devs of crypto scam Dingo pump fees to 99% via backdoor
Hidden functionality on Dingo Token's smart contract allows developers to manipulate it to add a 95% tax fee and a 4% liquidity fee.
UK woman allegedly lost $25K bitcoin in attempt to hire hitman
A British mother is alleged to have paid a £20,000 deposit for a hitman. However, the hit was never carried out and she lost all her money.
High-profile investor accidentally gives away NFT collection
Despite being a well-known tech investor, Kevin Rose signed a transaction that triggered the sale of most of his NFT collection for free.
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Judge says 800 victims of BitConnect scam can share $17M
Victims of the BitConnect crypto scam are set to have some of their funds returned, but it's far from the $2.4 billion the company took.
Metallica scams net thousands in crypto as band teases new album
Metallica has warned fans about a series of crypto scams using livestreams and websites to trick them into giving up their crypto.
Bitcoin scammer posed as McDonald’s owner to steal $1.5M
A bitcoin scammer has pleaded guilty after conning victims by pretending to be a BTC investor, McDonald's owner, and ex-Navy SEAL.
Spice Girl Mel B targeted by wannabe crypto scammer
Former Spice Girl Mel B was impersonated in a crypto scam that sought to tempt charity donors with discounted bitcoin prices.