ChainCatcher news, according to a post by Yu Xian, the founder of Slow Mist, "Today there have been three theft incidents, two of which are related to scams in Telegram. Familiar accounts were hacked, and the scammers carefully set up traps based on the context of chat records. The voice messages sent were also simulated (some AI tools now conveniently simulate based on historical voice). One source cannot be trusted alone; for anything involving funds, it is essential to establish another trusted source verification mechanism."

ChainCatcher news, blockchain forensics company Crystal Intelligence plans to acquire the Web3 scam notification platform Scam Alerts operated by Whale Alert. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed and are expected to be completed by the end of May. After the acquisition, Scam Alerts will become an independent non-commercial entity within Crystal Intelligence.Following this acquisition, Whale Alert will act as a consulting partner. Crystal Intelligence aims to enhance the collection of scam reports and victim support structures by improving language support and strengthening cooperation with global law enforcement agencies. According to a report from the FBI, financial crimes involving cryptocurrency are on the rise, with related complaint losses exceeding $9.3 billion in 2024, a 66% increase from 2023.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a recent offline phishing scam targeting Ledger hardware wallet users has emerged, with scammers requesting victims to verify their recovery phrases through postal letters.On April 29, tech commentator Jacob Canfield exposed a forged "Ledger Security Update Notification" letter on the X platform, which contained a branded QR code that lured users into entering their 24-word recovery phrase.Ledger's official response emphasized: "We will never ask for your recovery phrase in any way."This scam may be linked to the Ledger user data breach incident in July 2020, when the names, phone numbers, and addresses of over 270,000 users were exposed by hackers. Reports in 2021 indicated that some users received counterfeit hardware wallets preloaded with malware.Experts remind: Any request for recovery phrases is a scam, and physical isolation is the core security advantage of hardware wallets.

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, a victim lost $467,175 due to a "transaction poisoning" attack, where the attacker executed the scam using a forged address that matched the first 4 and last 6 characters of a real address.

ChainCatcher message, Zhao Changpeng stated, "A project sent me chat records, implying that I support them. This is a scam. Please remember, anyone can chat with me through Reach.me."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, a report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) shows that losses in the U.S. due to cryptocurrency-related crimes reached $9.3 billion in 2024. This loss represents a 66% increase from 2023, highlighting the growing use of digital assets in online scams.The IC3's annual report indicates that nearly 150,000 complaints were related to cryptocurrency, with investment scams being the most common. Scammers typically pretend to offer high returns on fake cryptocurrency platforms, luring victims to transfer funds, which are then stolen.

ChainCatcher News, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that in 2024, "the population aged 60 and above suffered the most losses in cryptocurrency-related scams," with a total of 33,369 complaints and losses amounting to $2.84 billion. The "40 to 49 age group" is the second largest victim group, with losses of $1.46 billion. Throughout the year, IC3 received "149,686 complaints related to cryptocurrency, with total losses reaching $9.3 billion," a year-on-year increase of 66%. The FBI warns that the public should "immediately report suspected cyber crimes to the FBI."

ChainCatcher message, Musk posted a meme on the X platform, with the caption "As the old saying goes: If a pretty girl messages you asking about cryptocurrency, block 'him'." ------Poseidon

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Diosnel Alarcon, head of the Cybercrime Department of the National Police of Paraguay, pointed out that in 2023 and 2024, the funds transferred through cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes exceeded $4 billion. Criminal intermediaries exploit investors' ignorance of cryptocurrencies to facilitate crime. They set up fake platforms as bait, initially providing small profits to victims' accounts, and months later, the victims realize they have been scammed. This figure includes platforms that use Paraguay as a transit point for transferring illegal funds. Although cryptocurrency transactions are traceable, recovering funds and identifying the perpetrators is difficult due to international bureaucratic procedures. However, if reported quickly, authorities may be able to prevent the crime and recover the funds.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the U.S. Secret Service has launched "Operation Avalanche" to combat phishing scams on the Ethereum network. This operation brought together Canadian securities regulators, multiple Canadian police agencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, and a blockchain analytics company, aiming to locate stolen wallets on the Ethereum blockchain. During this operation, stolen funds amounting to $4.3 million were discovered.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by the BBC, the X account of UK House of Commons leader Lucy Powell was hacked and used to promote a fraudulent "House of Commons" cryptocurrency. A series of now-deleted posts on Powell's X account described the "HCC" token as "a community-driven digital currency that brings the power of the people to the blockchain."The MP's office confirmed that her account was hacked on Tuesday morning and stated that "swift action has been taken to secure the account and remove misleading posts." Recently, several public figures with large followings, including BBC journalist Nick Robinson, have also experienced similar cyber hacking attacks.CoinShares senior researcher Luke Nolan stated that the hack of Powell's account is an example of "pump and dump," as the token only had 34 transactions, which may have generated about £225 in profit.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, the Nigerian digital asset trading platform CBEX has been exposed as a Ponzi scheme, causing significant financial losses for many investors. Although local media initially reported losses as high as 1.3 trillion naira (approximately 800 million USD), analysis indicates that the address is actually a Binance hot wallet, and the real loss amount may be closer to 12 million USD.CBEX claims to be the "China Beijing Equity Exchange," but it has no connection to the officially named institution in China. The platform, under the guise of AI quantitative strategies, promises to double returns in 30 days, attracting a large number of investors and requiring them to recruit others for commissions, essentially operating as a typical Ponzi structure. The project was even promoted in Nigerian national media as a "poverty alleviation program," further misleading users.By April 2025, CBEX suddenly froze accounts, preventing users from withdrawing funds, which sparked public outrage. Some investors besieged its offices in Ibadan and Lagos, and many victims shared their loss experiences on social media.Independent analyst Specter pointed out that CBEX is linked to other similar scams, LWEX and PCEX, suspected of sharing website architecture and funding flow patterns. The related wallets are also connected to the Southeast Asian payment system Huione Pay, which has been listed by Elliptic as one of the main hubs for money laundering and telecom fraud, involving over 24 billion USD in suspicious transactions.

ChainCatcher news, Gensyn co-founder and CEO Ben Fielding issued a reminder on the X platform stating that Gensyn has not issued any tokens and does not have an official Telegram channel. The project's community discussions are conducted on Discord, so beware of scams.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, criminals in Pinellas County, Florida, are using fake security software McAfee pop-ups to deceive local residents by gaining unauthorized remote access to personal computers. Once they gain control, the scammers manipulate victims into transferring money through Bitcoin ATMs, purchasing gold bars, or withdrawing large amounts of cash, which are then picked up by couriers. A recent incident resulted in economic losses exceeding $530,000.The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office warns residents not to disclose sensitive information online or over the phone and urges residents to report any suspicious interactions. Sheriff's office officials emphasize the need to remain vigilant and state, "We advise citizens not to disclose personal or account information over the phone or computer."

ChainCatcher news, according to BeInCrypto, cybercriminals are using a new type of phishing SMS scam targeting Binance users. Dozens of Binance users have reported receiving a batch of seemingly legitimate phishing messages, which use phone numbers and SMS inboxes consistent with the usual channels for receiving official Binance information. A comparison shows that the wording and format of these phishing messages are highly similar. It is speculated that specific threat actors or criminal groups are planning meticulously designed phishing attacks against Binance users. In such targeted phishing attacks, the messages often warn users of unusual activity on their accounts, such as new device two-factor authentication. The most common phishing messages mention an unexpected association between Binance API and Ledger Live, urging recipients to call the phone number provided in the message. Some users have stated that these phishing messages appear in the same SMS thread as legitimate Binance notifications, causing confusion and making it easy to fall into the trap. Many users are caught off guard because the sender ID of the scam messages is the same as the real Binance notification ID.Binance's Chief Security Officer Jimmy Su confirmed that Binance has noticed an increase in SMS phishing incidents. He stated, "More and more phishing scammers are impersonating us or other legitimate senders via SMS. These scam messages appear authentic, tricking users into revealing sensitive information, clicking phishing links, or transferring funds, resulting in asset loss for users." Su also revealed that Binance has extended its anti-phishing code feature to SMS services, which was originally designed for emails. This code is a user-customized identifier that appears in official Binance communications, helping recipients identify genuine notifications and avoid being deceived by impersonators. Currently, the anti-phishing code feature has been launched in all licensed jurisdictions where Binance operates. Additionally, Binance claims that both registered and unregistered users have reported receiving suspicious messages.

ChainCatcher news, according to a statement from the Spanish National Police, Spanish authorities have dismantled a complex cryptocurrency investment scam that used artificial intelligence to lure investors with fake celebrity endorsements, defrauding over 200 victims of more than 19 million euros (21.5 million dollars).The investigation began when a man from Granada reported losing 624,000 euros (700,000 dollars) in an alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud. The scam gang used AI-generated videos of well-known public figures to persuade unsuspecting individuals to invest in seemingly high-return cryptocurrency ventures and requested additional payments to unlock their original investments.It is reported that the leader of the criminal operation was arrested while attempting to flee to Dubai, and 6 suspects, aged between 34 and 57, now face charges of fraud, money laundering, and document forgery.

ChainCatcher news, according to News.bitcoin, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April 9 that a Nigerian man has been charged in Massachusetts with orchestrating a complex romance scam that defrauded victims of over $2.5 million, funneling the funds into cryptocurrency accounts he secretly managed.According to prosecutors, the man created false online identities from 2016 to 2019, establishing fake romantic relationships with victims across the United States. He currently faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst PeckShield (@PeckShieldAlert), a suspicious address marked as "#Fake_Phishing956402" transferred 750 ETH (approximately $1.17 million) to the Tornado Cash mixing protocol on April 11, 2025.