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$227 Million Medicare Test Kit Scam: Indian National Pleads Guilty After Buying Beneficiary Data From Pakistani Firm

A 36-year-old Indian national pleaded guilty to a massive Medicare fraud operation that generated $227 million in false claims for unrequested COVID-19 test kits, after prosecutors revealed he paid roughly $11 million to a Pakistani company for the personal data of hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries.

4 Nov 2026·1.6k views

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Cyprus-Linked Fraud Ring Promising Fake Crypto and Forex Returns Busted in 17-Location International Raid

A multi-national operation led by German prosecutors dismantled a 'crime-as-a-service' network that siphoned at least €4 million from victims across 50-plus countries, using fake trading platforms, aggressive call centers, and stolen personal data.

4 Nov 2026·1.7k views

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FBI Issues Warning: North Korea Behind $6B Binance Heist, DeFi Users Urged to Block Stolen Crypto Addresses

The FBI has confirmed North Korea's involvement in the $6 billion Binance hack and is calling on the DeFi community to block hundreds of BTC, ETH, and SOL addresses linked to the stolen funds, while Chainalysis warns the address network is already in the thousands and still expanding.

2 Nov 2026·620 views

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FBI Confirms North Korea Behind $6 Billion Binance Heist — What Traders Must Watch For Now

The FBI has officially linked the record-breaking $6 billion theft from Binance to North Korean state hackers operating under a group called TraderTraitor. Stolen assets are already flowing through DeFi and swap services, creating new risks for retail traders and institutional counterparties alike.

2 Nov 2026·3.4k views

Initia Blockchain Suspended After Attacker Mints Unbacked Tokens and Drains $2.6M in Crypto Assets

Layer-1 network Initia halted operations after an unauthorized token-minting exploit let an attacker siphon over $2.6 million in assets to Ethereum. Traders holding INIT or DeFi positions on the network face unresolved risk.

25 Oct 2026·7k views

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New York AG Pursues $1.37 Billion From NovaTech Ponzi Scheme Founders in Landmark Crypto Fraud Case

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a court motion demanding $1.37 billion from the defunct NovaTech platform's founders, while four investor recruiters have agreed to settle for nearly $6 million. The case highlights critical red flags every forex and crypto trader must recognize.

25 Oct 2026·6.2k views

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Calendar Phishing Scams Surge: How Fraudsters Are Hijacking Your Meeting Invitations to Steal Credentials

A rapidly growing phishing tactic is slipping fake meetings and payment alerts straight into your calendar, tricking professionals into handing over login credentials to fake Google, Microsoft, or PayPal pages. Security experts warn the method is nearly impossible to filter without disrupting legitimate workflows.

12 Oct 2026·8.3k views

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Coldcard Issues Urgent Phishing Alert After Unauthorized Link Posted on Its Official X Account

Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Coldcard warned users to stay away from a suspicious phishing link that briefly appeared on its verified X account, while the company investigates how the post bypassed its long-standing security protocols.

12 Oct 2026·7k views

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Ledger Confirms Tampered Hardware Wallet: Traders Warned of $86M Crypto Drain Risk

A confirmed unauthorized chip implant inside a Ledger device sold through a Southeast Asian reseller has triggered urgent warnings for traders, with estimated losses potentially topping $86 million across major cryptocurrencies.

12 Oct 2026·4.6k views

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UK Social Media Account Takeover Fraud Surges 400% as Criminals Impersonate Victims to Swindle Friends and Family

Official UK data reveals a 400% year-on-year jump in losses from email and social media account hijacking, with scammers exploiting trusted relationships to push fake ticket sales and fabricated emergencies. Authorities are urging immediate action to protect online credentials.

6 Oct 2026·7.6k views

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$50 Million in Stolen Bitget Funds Intercepted: What Traders Need to Know About Cross-Chain Laundering Risks

NEAR Intents revealed its SHIELD system blocked over $50 million in attempted cross-chain transfers tied to the $387.5 million Bitget exploit, while THORChain maintained its no-censorship stance — a flashpoint that exposes critical vulnerabilities in the broader crypto infrastructure.

30 Sept 2026·15k views

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NEAR Intents Intercepts $50 Million in Stolen Bitget Funds, Sparking Debate Over 'Permissionless' Crypto Infrastructure

A cross-chain swap protocol used its SHIELD monitoring system to freeze the bulk of $50 million in attempted transfers linked to the $388 million Bitget exchange hack, raising fresh questions about how far 'open' crypto services should go in blocking illicit activity.

30 Sept 2026·12k views