A fake video of Elon Musk claiming a $20 million cryptocurrency giveaway has gone viral, causing confusion among viewers. In the deepfake clip, Musk promotes a website called Elon4u.com, urging people to join the giveaway quickly. However, the video has been debunked as a scam, with crypto consultant DogeDesigner warning users not to fall for ...
Detective Scott Simons recounts a challenging case that began on September 10, 2024, when he received a distressing email about a victim scammed out of $551,000 in a cryptocurrency scheme. The scam unfolded through seemingly harmless social media interactions, where the scammer gained the victim’s trust before introducing a misleading cryptocurrency investment. As the investigation ...
Detective Scott Simons recounts a pivotal moment in his career when he was alerted to a $551,000 cryptocurrency scam. It all began with a victim who fell for a “pig butchering” scheme, where they were tricked into investing in a fake cryptocurrency after gaining trust through seemingly harmless social media interactions. As the investigation unfolded, ...
A 28-year-old man from Flushing, NY, named Xiallong Wang, has been arrested in Wolcott, CT, for his involvement in a cryptocurrency scam that cost a victim $60,000. The scam involved a fake website called “BingX,” where the victim was lured into investing in gold through a fraudulent account. The police began their investigation after the ...
Hailey Welch, known for her viral “Hawk Tuah” video, is facing allegations of a cryptocurrency scam that has resulted in rumors about her death. Although several social media accounts claim she has passed away at 22, there has been no official confirmation. The speculation ramped up due to her sudden silence on social media in ...
In the Philippines, six South Korean nationals were arrested for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam that has swindled multiple victims out of nearly 2.9 million US dollars. The arrests took place during separate operations in Muntinlupa City, where authorities claimed the group was running a fraudulent scheme through a fake cryptocurrency website. ...
