Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, the businessman at the center of what U.S. officials describe as one of the largest crypto scam and money laundering operations ever uncovered. The ...

On Aug. 13, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert regarding fictitious law firms that target crypto scam victims through ...

A text about making extra money can feel harmless at first. Maybe it shows up while you are between errands, scrolling on the couch or looking for a way to pad your budget. That is exactly why these ...

Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Friday encouraged Illinoisans who have lost money to cryptocurrency fraud and scams to report the incident to law enforcement and be cautious of so-called “recovery” ...

Gail Barr expected birthday calls on her 70th birthday. She got plenty of sweet messages from family and friends. Then one voicemail turned her day upside down. The caller claimed to be Chief Deputy ...

Crypto crooks are getting bolder — and now, they sound just like your mom. TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord, who testified before Congress last week, says scammers are now using AI-generated voices and deepfake ...

PRODUCTION - 23 February 2026, Hesse, Neu-Isenburg: Cab driver Tolga Demirci, who is honored by the Southeast Hesse police. Demicri prevented a 91-year-old lady from becoming a victim of attempted ...

Crypto scam revenue surged in 2024, with ‘pig butchering’ and AI schemes bringing in more money year-over-year. Total crypto scam earnings exceeded $9.9 billion despite a broader crackdown on ...