ChainCatcher news, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a scammer stole 95.27 million GIGA from 3 wallets and made a large-scale sell-off. These tokens were worth 6.09 million dollars before the sell-off, and the scammer sold them for a total value of 11,759 SOL, worth only 2.1 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Kraken recently stated that it discovered scammers wearing Halloween-style rubber masks attempting to deceive staff, but they were unsuccessful. It is reported that when users try to regain access to their Kraken accounts, they may be required to have a video call with a support agent to verify their identity.The attackers displayed some red flags during the first round of checks, such as failing to name the assets held in the account. These signals led the agent in charge of the matter to request a video call to grant access to the account. During the call, Kraken staff asked several questions and checked the person's ID, at which point the attackers exposed suspicious circumstances.Kraken's Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco stated that some exchanges do not pay as much attention to details as Kraken does to its team's requirements, and some companies support outsourcing, which makes it easier for problems to arise.

ChainCatcher message, Meme project Shiba Inu (SHIB) anonymous chief developer Shytoshi Kusama warns users to be aware of a recent scam, where scammers are purchasing X accounts from community members previously followed by Shytoshi Kusama for 1 ETH, renaming them to scam tokens, and launching fake tokens, claiming the project is community-driven. Shytoshi Kusama stated that a system related to Karma and Reputation with DAO governance will be launched to ensure that good behavior is rewarded and bad behavior is recorded.

ChainCatcher news, former cryptocurrency company CEO Tom was robbed of $450,000 due to connecting to a "friend's" WiFi.Anti-money laundering companies state that such "intimate crimes" are on the rise, with scammers exploiting relationships with victims. Security companies advise avoiding the use of cryptocurrency wallets on public WiFi networks and enabling security measures such as two-factor authentication.

ChainCatcher news, according to PeckShieldAlert monitoring, today the phishing address Fake_Phishing442846, which stole $1.39 million in crypto assets, is linked to the scammers who stole over $32 million in Spark Wrapped Ethereum (spWETH) two weeks ago.Two weeks ago, Lookonchain posted on the X platform stating that due to a phishing attack, a certain address lost 12,083.6 spWETH (approximately $32.33 million). According to Arkham, this wallet may be related to Cobo co-founder and CEO Shen Yu (@bitfish1).

ChainCatcher news, according to ZachXBT, British scammer X account @ape_31 (also using @60711 account) has deceived over 250 users in the past year by posting fake profit and loss screenshots from a Bybit demo account, stealing more than $650,000.Ape 31 guides victims to paid services through a news account, and after receiving payment, blocks them. Victims receive fake API keys to "watch" trades after payment, and Ape 31 also demands an additional $20,000 from victims by showcasing fake profit and loss screenshots.

ChainCatcher news, early Bitcoin player "Security Empty" posted on X that he has fallen victim to fake "Shinobu" and "Xu Jiayin" scammers, losing 100,000 USDT (approximately 700,000 yuan).He stated that the scammers added him through a business card recommendation and then lured him with low-priced USDT, defrauding him of 100,000 USDT in assets. Upon discovering that the other party had not undergone real-name verification and that their identity was false, he realized he had been scammed.As of now, the victim has begun contacting Binance, Tron, OKLink, and friends around him, and has reported the incident to the police.According to ChainCatcher, several individuals have fallen victim to similar scams, resulting in personal asset losses. Please be cautious and verify.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the Maryland police have issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting Gmail users that is spreading. Scammers are extorting Bitcoin by sending Google Maps photos containing the victim's address and threatening to disclose false damaging information.The police explained that scammers typically use blackmail tactics, claiming to possess damaging information about the victim and threatening to make this information public if Bitcoin is not paid. Scammers usually offer two options: pay the ransom or face the risk of information disclosure.Similar scams have also occurred in places like California and Nevada.

ChainCatcher message, Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Adams posted on the X platform that scammers are using hacked United Nations accounts or other accounts with altered names and gray checkmarks to send direct messages to cryptocurrency users. These messages often contain enticing offers or requests aimed at tricking users into clicking malicious links or providing personal information. This is a scam; please do not reply to or interact with these messages, just ignore them. If you have any questions, please verify the authenticity of the account directly through official channels.

ChainCatcher message, according to monitoring by PieShield, ZachXBT stated that a user was robbed of 55.4 million DAI 4 hours ago.The scammer interacted with an address marked as Inferno Drainer and has already exchanged about 27.4 million DAI for approximately 10,820 ETH.

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, about 46 minutes ago, a phishing scammer transferred 1884 ETH (approximately 5.04 million USD) of stolen funds to a new address.

ChainCatcher message, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority stated on platform X that due to its initiatives such as the stablecoin issuer sandbox to promote the development of digital assets, individuals should be wary of scammers. Explore digital assets safely, understand their nature and risks, carefully assess personal risk tolerance, and make informed decisions.

ChainCatcher news, according to a recent investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Miami Herald, cryptocurrency ATMs designed to facilitate the conversion of cash into cryptocurrency are increasingly being exploited by scammers.The OCCRP report indicates that many of these fraudulent activities are linked to international crime networks from countries with weak regulatory frameworks. One of the main issues leading to the increase in crypto ATM scams is the inconsistent regulatory environment between different states. While federal law requires crypto ATM operators to register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) standards, state-level regulations vary widely. Some states have strict requirements, while others, like Illinois, do not classify cryptocurrency as money, thereby limiting regulatory oversight.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Bangkok Post, recently Thai police launched raids in four areas, dismantling a mixed fraud gang named "Lock Star," and arrested two Chinese citizens and four Thais who were charged with illegal assembly, conspiracy to participate in a transnational criminal organization, public fraud, inputting false information into computer systems, and money laundering. The police also seized cash and other assets worth approximately 30 million baht (about 820,000 USD) during the operation.It is reported that the scammers are suspected of using a fake program called Tidex to defraud investors of cryptocurrency by promising high returns, and then selling these cryptocurrencies and exchanging them for baht.

ChainCatcher message, according to a recent survey, Coinbase is the most impersonated brand by scammers and malicious actors in the Web3 space.Among all U.S. cryptocurrency companies, the Coinbase brand has been impersonated the most in phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are online social schemes designed to trick investors into willingly sending digital assets to the impersonator's cryptocurrency wallet. According to a report by Mailsuite and Cointelegraph, the Coinbase brand has been fraudulently used in 416 reported phishing attacks over the past four years.

ChainCatcher news, ZachXBT posted on social media that his followers fell victim to a social engineering attack impersonating a16z team members, resulting in a loss of $245,000 after inadvertently downloading malicious software onto their computers.It is reported that the scammer claimed to be the account of Peter Lauten from the a16z team, sending messages to a project team inquiring about potential podcast collaboration.The real Peter Lauten had changed his X (Twitter) handle from "peter_lauten" to "lauten," but the a16z official website still listed his old handle, and several posts from the a16z X account also tagged his old username. The victims were unaware of this and were subsequently targeted by the impersonator, who installed a fake meeting application called "Vortax" on their devices, which was actually malware.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, crypto scammers hijacked the official Microsoft India X account yesterday, impersonating Roaring Kitty to direct followers and other users to a malicious website, falsely claiming to offer a fake Gamestop (GME) cryptocurrency presale. The phishing site is designed to steal the assets of those who connect their cryptocurrency wallets and authorize transactions. Additionally, many bot accounts forwarded the hijacked posts, amplifying the impact.The official Microsoft India X account has over 210,000 followers, and the messages posted by the scammers have since been deleted.

ChainCatcher message, cryptocurrency scammers recently hijacked the official Microsoft India X account, which has over 211,000 followers, impersonating Roaring Kitty (Meme stock trader Keith Gill).The Microsoft India X account is marked with a gold V, indicating it has been officially verified, which adds credibility to the fraudulent posts. The hijacked account was used to reply to tweets, directing fans and other users to a malicious website that falsely claims to offer Gamestop (GME) cryptocurrency presales. This phishing site is designed to steal the assets of anyone who connects their cryptocurrency wallet and authorizes transactions. Additionally, many bot accounts forwarded the hijacked posts, expanding the reach and attracting more victims.

ChainCatcher message, YGG stated on social media that scammers are impersonating YGG via email, promoting the recently concluded Ronin airdrop event to steal personal information from the YGG community. Users are advised not to click on any recent emails regarding claiming token rewards from YGG.