The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s San Diego office has seized websites linked to three fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery services. The scam preys on victims of crypto fraud by promising recovery of lost funds, often charging significant fees without delivering results. The FBI advises the public to be cautious, avoid upfront payments, and verify any claims of […]
Two-Year Investigation Yields Partial Recovery in Crypto Scam
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives in California, United States, have recovered nearly $ 5,000 of the $ 17,000 stolen in a cryptocurrency scam targeting victims in Los Osos two years ago. On Sept. 12, 2022, the victims informed authorities that they were deceived by a scammer posing as a relative in legal …
US Court Orders FTX and Alameda to Pay Fraud Victims $12.7 Billion in Historic CFTC Recovery
A U.S. district court has ordered FTX and Alameda Research to pay $ 12.7 billion to fraud victims due to their misuse of customer funds and fraudulent practices. Ian McGinley, Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement, emphasized that this multibillion-dollar recovery is the largest recovery in CFTC history. FTX and …
Fake Crypto Recovery Service Operator Arrested and Charged
The Homeland Security Investigations New York has charged Michael Lauchlan for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery service, Coin Dispute Network (CDN), that scammed customers out of their ethereum. Lauchlan convinced clients he could recover lost cryptocurrencies but pocketed the fees and took additional ethereum. He was arrested in Las Vegas. Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Recovery Business Operator […]
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Faces Bearish Momentum With Potential for Short-Term Recovery
On August 5, 2024, ethereum’s price action has been dominated by strong bearish sentiment across multiple timeframes. While short-term consolidation suggests some indecision, the overall market indicators point towards continued downward pressure. With critical support levels approaching, traders should exercise caution as the market searches for stability. Ethereum Ethereum’s price is facing significant downward pressure […]