scam-alert
In-depth research, opinions, and analysis of scam-alert trends.
North Korean Hackers Launch Extensive NPM Malware Campaign
<p>North Korean hacker group deploys 338 malicious npm packages to target blockchain and Web3 developers.</p>
Dota 2 YouTube Hack Promotes Fraudulent Meme Coin
<p>Dota 2 YouTube channel compromised; fraudulent Solana meme coin promoted in livestream.</p>
China Targets Myanmar Scam with Severe Sentences
<p>Chinese authorities crack down on Myanmar’s Kokang region scams, issuing severe sentences.</p>
U.S. Indicts Chen Zhi for Crypto Fraud and Money Laundering
<p>U.S. court indicts Chen Zhi over alleged crypto fraud, money laundering, and illicit activities via Prince Holding Group.</p>
U.S. Indicts Chen Zhi for Global Crypto Scam via Cambodia’s Prince Group
<p>The DOJ indicts Prince Group founder Chen Zhi in a $15B Bitcoin fraud and forced labour case, marking the largest crypto forfeiture in U.S. history.</p>
U.S. Government Targets 127,271 BTC in Cambodia Ponzi Case
<p>The U.S. moves to seize 127,271 BTC linked to a Cambodian Ponzi scheme led by Chen Zhi.</p>
Vietnam’s “Tech Shark” Nguyen Hoa Binh Detained Over $4.5 Million Crypto Fraud
<p>Vietnam’s Shark Nguyen Hoa Binh arrested for a $4.5M crypto scam tied to AntEx and NextTech, defrauding 30,000 investors in a major fraud case.</p>
Binance’s CZ Debunks Photo Scam, Warns Community
<p>Binance founder CZ refutes photo-for-payment scams, urging caution in crypto image misuse.</p>
0G Labs’ Twitter Account Hacked; Users Warned to Avoid Links
<p>Hackers compromise 0G Labs’ Twitter account, posting phishing links. Users urged to avoid engaging.</p>
CBI Freezes Crypto Linked to $122,000 Florida Bank Scam
<p>CBI freezes crypto tied to a $122K Florida bank scam after DOJ tracing links funds to an Indian WazirX account under MLAT cooperation.</p>
Discord Breach: Stolen User Data After Third-Party Hack
<p>Discord breach on October 3 involves stolen user data after third-party hack, affecting security and privacy. Details inside.</p>
Portuguese National Arrested in Bangkok for $580M Cryptocurrency Fraud
<p>Arrest in Bangkok: Portuguese man suspected in $580M crypto fraud operation spans Europe, Asia. Public reactions and implications remain minimal.</p>
Wormhole Introduces Strategic Reserve and Staking Yield
<p>Wormhole launches W token reserve without new inflation, introducing a 4% yield to sustain ecosystem growth.</p>