Cryptocurrency Scams & Fraud
Cryptocurrency fraud schemes are operating at scale across investment platforms, social media, and ATM networks. In a May 2026 international operation, U.S. authorities arrested 276 suspects tied to nine crypto investment fraud centers and seized $701 million; separately, the DOJ and private firms including Coinbase and Meta froze $3.8 million in scam-linked assets and disrupted 1.4 million accounts. Tactics range from compromised Discord and Instagram accounts promoting celebrity-linked schemes to jury duty confidence scams routed through crypto ATMs, with Minnesota banning publicly accessible crypto machines in response to rapid fraud losses.
- Global Crackdown Arrests 276, Shuts 9 Crypto Scam Centers, Seizes $701M
The U.S. authorities, as part of an international operation, arrested 276 suspects and shut down nine crypto investment fraud centers alleged to target Americans, resulting in the seizure of $701 million.
- Police dismantles 9 crypto scam centers, arrests 276 suspects
U.S. authorities arrested 276 suspects in an operation that disrupted nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers. The indictment alleges that the suspects defrauded private investors through cryptocurrency schemes.
- Was my boyfriend scammed by an ai crypto trading bot?
A boyfriend was scammed by an AI crypto trading bot after being promised $50k profits. The bot required increasing fees for withdrawals, including payments via gift cards and Solana cryptocurrency. The scammer…
- Crypto Casino Scam - GrandPlay [dot] co and Sutwin [dot] cc
Ads for crypto casino scams GrandPlay.co and Sutwin.cc are appearing on Telly TV, offering a $250 bonus with code US250. The sites falsely claim partnerships with Crypto.com, Trust Wallet…
- [US] Scam Alert: Switcher.finance
A user reported that Switcher.finance, a cryptocurrency swapping service, failed to deliver promised crypto after receiving their funds. The company allegedly operates a bot farm using multiple accounts to promote their…
- Woman loses thousands in jury duty scam through crypto ATM
A Cary woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury duty scam involving a crypto ATM. Authorities report such scams are increasingly targeting Wake County residents.
- [TH] Last night my discord and instagram sent out elon musk crypto scams
A user reported that after downloading a trojan, their Discord and Instagram accounts sent Elon Musk-related crypto scams to contacts. They changed passwords and noted another friend received the same scam…
- What's up with the constant stream of Discord crypto scams?
Discord users report frequent account compromises leading to crypto scams involving Mr. Beast messages with '@everyone' or '@members' pings. The user seeks insights into methods like cookie/session stealing or malicious apps…
- Chainalysis, South Korean police link up to fight crypto crime
Chainalysis and South Korean police have partnered to combat crypto-related crimes, including state-level threats from DPRK and scams targeting retail investors.
- Million-dollar homes, luxury bags and Lamborghinis: Florida man pleads guilty in crypto fraud scheme
A Florida man pleaded guilty to fraud charges after deceiving people with promises of returns in crypto liquidity pools. He was linked to luxury assets including million-dollar homes, luxury bags, and Lamborghinis.
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- What kinds of crypto scams are tracked?
- Investment fraud, rug pulls, fraudulent token launches, exchange collapses, and pig-butchering schemes — surfaced from the Grift beat and news reporting.