scam-alert
In-depth research, opinions, and analysis of scam-alert trends.
$282 Million Crypto Scam Leads to XMR Surge
<p>A social engineering scam results in $282 million LTC and BTC theft, converted to XMR, spiking its price.</p>
Suspicious Transaction on Arbitrum’s FutureSwapX Contract
<p>Potential exploitation of Arbitrum’s FutureSwapX contract reported, with a loss of $395k USDC.</p>
Truebit Protocol Confirms Major Security Breach Involving Ethereum
<p>Truebit Protocol reveals a security breach with substantial ETH losses, urging contract avoidance.</p>
Chinese Regions Alert Public About Cryptocurrency Scam
<p>Shanghai and other Chinese regions issue warnings about scams involving cryptocurrency. Learn more about the event and its implications.</p>
Alleged Scam by Fake Developer Prompts Cryptocurrency Market Plunge
<p>Fake PNUT developer scams crypto community, executing multiple rug pulls. Experts analyze the impact on cryptocurrency markets.</p>
MetaMask Users Targeted in New 2FA Seed Phrase Phishing Scam
<p>MetaMask users are being targeted by fake 2FA emails that steal seed phrases via phishing sites. Experts warn never to enter recovery phrases or follow unknown links.</p>
BtcTurk Faces $48 Million Hack, Third Incident in 19 Months
<p>Explore the recent $48M breach at BtcTurk and its pattern of hacks since 2024, highlighting security vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges.</p>
Turkish Exchange BtcTurk Targeted in Second Hack
<p>BtcTurk, a Turkish crypto exchange, suffers another hack, losing $48 million. No official statements on the incident.</p>
December Cryptocurrency Vulnerability Losses Exceed $1.178 Billion
<p>Cryptocurrency vulnerability losses reached $1.178 billion in December, with Ethereum ecosystem heavily affected; CertiK monitored.</p>
Blockchain Browser Phishing Risk Detailed by SlowMist
<p>SlowMist’s report reveals advanced phishing risks in 2025, impacting Ethereum and browser history.</p>
Macau Woman Loses 1.18 Million RMB in Crypto Scam
<p>A detailed report on a Macau resident scammed in a virtual currency fraud, highlighting the risks of unregulated crypto investments and the need for vigilance.</p>
Flow Blockchain Halted After $3.9M Exploit Breach
<p>Flow blockchain paused after a $3.9 million exploit, safeguarding user deposits.</p>
Crypto KOL Warns of On-Chain Wallet Hacks
<p>Crypto influencer 0xAA alerts users to potential wallet hacks. Users urged to transfer funds safely.</p>