ACCC and ASIC: scammers luring investors onto fake crypto trading platforms
Scammers initially target victims through social media advertisements and posts claiming to offer trading tips on equities.
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France’s AMF warns of rising crypto and financial scams
Authorities estimate that the overall loss suffered by victims of financial fraud in France is at least €500 million a year.
FMA New Zealand warns of BigUncle retail forex scam
The FMA said that BigUncle is operating a scam through website biguncle.work and other various websites.
Finanex called possible scam by New Zealand FMA
The FMA is concerned that Finanex Limited may be operating a scam, and recommend caution when dealing with them and their website.
FCA taking assertive action to tackle cryptoasset, boiler room and recovery room scams
The top types of scams being reported to the FCA included cryptoasset, boiler room and recovery room scams.
Forex/crypto scam suspects all released from custody in Israel
All 26 suspects arrested last week in a suspected Forex and Crypto investment and brokerage scam have been released.
Guy Grinberg and Snir Hananya named as arrests in forex/crypto scam
Guy Grinberg is a known personality in the Israeli high tech scene after acting as VP Business Development from 2006-2009 at Koolanoo.
FBI-Israel Police joint operation leads to 26 arrests in Forex and Crypto scam
One of the arrests in the Crypto scam was of a (still unidentified) prominent, well known Israeli businessman.
FTC data reveals jump in crypto investment scams
FTC data shows that, since October 2020, consumers have reported losing more than $80 million to cryptocurrency investment scams.
