cryptocurrency scams

The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers are targeting individuals previously victimized by fraud, using fake recovery offers and agency badges to extract more money. The Identity Theft Resource Center's 2026 report highlights that 25.6% of identity crime victims manage multiple incidents, while 62.1% of attempted identity misuse involves new account applications. Scammers maintain 'sucker lists' of victim data, enabling repeat targeting, and stolen Social Security numbers remain vulnerable to long-term fraud due to their irreplaceable nature.

The Kyle Police Department is launching a community awareness campaign to address a rise in gift card and cryptocurrency scams in Central Texas. The initiative aims to educate residents about these scams.

A new cryptocurrency investor seeks help understanding common crypto scams including dirty crypto selling, crypto draining, flash coins, and crypto logs. The user wants to learn about potential risks before investing in cryptocurrency.

Daily discussion thread for r/Cryptocurrency community with guidelines on cryptocurrency trading and community rules. The thread emphasizes caution against scams, pump-and-dump schemes, and provides resources for beginners along with links to various cryptocurrency discussion communities.

The article discusses the author's negative experience with meme coins on Solana, where all 10 tested coins dropped to $0. The author claims most coins are artificially inflated by insiders and warns of a 99% chance of loss, citing math showing fees and taxes erode initial investments.

The article highlights concerns about FBI access to push notifications, Iran's prolonged internet blackout exceeding 1,000 hours, and record cryptocurrency scam losses in the U.S. It also mentions additional tech and security-related news.