ChainCatcher news, 5Money and Storible conducted a study investigating 1,544 global crypto projects from January 2022 to October 2024. The data shows that the United States accounts for as much as 43% of crypto scams, while China and the United Kingdom account for 8% and 7% respectively.In terms of the number of failed projects, the United States also ranks first, accounting for 33%. China (7.63%), the United Kingdom (7.22%), South Korea, and Singapore also have failure rates exceeding 6%, ranking high in the survey results.

ChainCatcher message, Binance co-founder He Yi posted on social media, "My Telegram account @heyibinance has been maliciously reported and banned. If anyone claims to be Yi on Telegram, it is a scam."

ChainCatcher message, according to GoPlus security monitoring, has currently discovered phishing scams related to rights protection and compensation, such as "Rights Protection Community," "DEXX Theft Registration," and "DEXX Compensation," specifically targeting users who have been stolen from DEXX. Users should be cautious in identifying these and must not upload private keys/mnemonic phrases or connect wallets for confirmation to avoid further harm.

ChainCatcher message, Scam Sniffer posted on platform X that in October, approximately 12,000 victims lost 20.2 million dollars due to cryptocurrency phishing scams. Compared to September, the stolen funds decreased by 56%, while the number of victims increased by 20%.

ChainCatcher News: A resident of Keystone, Colorado, encountered a complex cryptocurrency scam last week, losing over $6,000 in Bitcoin after scammers impersonated law enforcement officers and threatened to arrest him for missing jury duty.According to documents reviewed by Decrypt, there was also a $4,000 transfer in progress, but officers intervened before the transfer could be completed.The Summit County Sheriff's Office revealed that the criminals had obtained sensitive personal information during the call. The office noted in the incident report: "The deputy sheriff would never call to inform anyone of an arrest warrant and then offer to clear the warrant in exchange for gift cards, wire transfers, or Bitcoin."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Uniswap previously announced that the Unichain mainnet is scheduled to launch later this year, and some criminals are taking the opportunity to promote fake websites for scams on the Google advertising platform.The blockchain analysis platform Scam Sniffer reports that scammers have meticulously created a counterfeit website that closely resembles the official Unichain website and have placed it at the top of search results by purchasing Google ads. Although the ad displays the real Unichain website URL, clicking on it redirects users to the fake website. Once users connect their wallets, the site will continuously send transaction requests, intending to deplete the cryptocurrency assets in the users' wallets.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official message from the SlowMist security team, a new type of arbitrage MEV bot scam has recently been discovered and reported, urging all users to avoid clicking on unknown links or running suspicious code. If scammers claim that the code was generated by ChatGPT, users can use tools like ChatGPT or Claude to review the code and check for any malicious behavior.It is reported that many users have recently used ChatGPT-related arbitrage bots and invested funds in pursuit of passive income, but after following the scammers' instructions, they found their funds stolen. Users should remain vigilant, carefully check for traps, and protect their assets from harm.

ChainCatcher message, ZachXBT posted on X: "This is Rekt Fencer, this account did not exist in the previous cycle. Now he is running over 10 accounts, sharing AI-generated posts, and deploying meme coin scams like ANALOS BALLZ and CATDOG."

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning about the growing risks of cryptocurrency fraud and other investment scams during World Investor Week 2024. Against the backdrop of rising influences from artificial intelligence, social media, and aggressive financial marketing, investors are struggling to find reliable advice. The SEC is focusing on scams involving cryptocurrencies, financial inducements, and "relationship" schemes, and warns that the hype surrounding emerging technologies may mislead unsuspecting individuals.

ChainCatcher news, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted on X platform citing ScamSniffer's official tweet stating, "A phishing gang in the TON ecosystem is preparing to shut down, claiming that they believe there are no whale players in TON and that it is a small community. They have turned to the Bitcoin ecosystem, being too realistic. It may also be that this gang is not smart enough."

ChainCatcher news, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, in September, over 10,000 addresses lost a total of approximately 46 million dollars due to phishing scams.In the third quarter of 2024, the total losses from phishing amounted to 127 million dollars, with an average of 11,000 victims per month. Two major victims accounted for 87 million dollars.

ChainCatcher message, Ripple announced on social media to remind users that its stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) is still in the private testing phase.Ripple stated: "Although you may see on-chain activity, the token has not been officially released. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to distribute RLUSD. Stay tuned for the latest updates and be wary of potential scams."

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju posted on X that as long as cryptocurrency and Web3 are well-regulated, they are not scams.Ki Young Ju stated: "Web3 achieves borderless collaboration and value creation through token-based incentives, functioning more like a protocol than a company. This marks a revolution in the way humans cooperate. While multinational companies like Google employ hundreds of thousands, Web3 protocols could one day involve millions.Scams do exist, just like in any financial sector, but this should not overshadow the immense potential of blockchain technology. With smart regulation, Web3 can transform into a stable and trustworthy space. With the right rules, Crypto and Web3 can thrive responsibly. One day, the government will make this happen.The question is, how long will it take? That’s why I prefer politicians who are interested in cryptocurrency, even if some of their views are extreme. Without interests, nothing can be done, and regulation will not develop. This is the current situation in South Korea. I hope politicians can speak freely about cryptocurrency to drive progress."

ChainCatcher news, according to Beosin Alert monitoring and early warning, as of September 25, the total loss in the Web3 sector due to hacker attacks, phishing scams, and project Rug Pulls in Q3 2024 has reached $730 million. Among them, there were 23 major attack incidents, with a total loss of approximately $430 million; 3 project Rug Pull incidents, with a total loss of about $4.24 million; and total losses from phishing scams amounting to approximately $295 million.In terms of the types of attacked projects, the highest losses were incurred by CEX, with 3 attacks on CEX causing approximately $297 million in losses, accounting for about 40.6% of all attack losses.In terms of losses by chain, Ethereum remains the chain with the highest loss amount and the most attack incidents. 21 attacks and phishing incidents on Ethereum caused losses of $348 million, accounting for about 47.6% of the total losses.Regarding attack methods, there were 5 private key leakage incidents in Q3, resulting in losses of $305 million, accounting for about 41.7% of the total attack losses, making it the most prevalent type of attack.In terms of the flow of funds, only about $16.9 million of the stolen funds have been frozen or recovered. The vast majority (approximately 78.9%) of the stolen funds are still stored in the attackers' on-chain addresses.Compared to the same period in 2023, the total losses due to hacker attacks, phishing scams, and project Rug Pulls in Q3 2024 have slightly decreased to $730 million (the figure for Q3 2023 was $889 million). Factors such as the decline in cryptocurrency prices in Q3 2024 have had some impact on the reduction of the total amount, but overall, the situation in the Web3 security sector remains grim. Among the more than twenty attack incidents in Q3, 18 were still due to contract vulnerabilities, suggesting that project parties should seek professional security companies for audits before going live.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Verge, at 6:24 AM Beijing time on September 24, the @OpenAINewsroom account, which shares OpenAI news and has nearly 54,000 followers, posted a now-deleted message promoting the "OPENAI" token.The post stated: "We are very excited to announce the launch of OPEANAI: a token that bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. All OpenAI users are eligible to receive the initial supply of OPENAI. Holding OPENAI will grant access to all our future beta programs."The post also included a link to a fake version of the OpenAI website. The related false post is currently shown as "unavailable." The account was launched earlier this month.

ChainCatcher message, Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) has issued a reminder on social media that the S token has not yet been launched. Any advertisements claiming that S airdrop claims or migrations are open are scams.