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ForkLog 123 07.08.2025

Scammers Target Aave Users Through Google Ads

Cybercriminals have launched a phishing campaign targeting Aave users via Google Ads, according to cybersecurity experts at PeckShield. #PeckShieldAlert Fake “Aave” ads are topping Google search results. The phishing site is aaxe[.]co[.]com. The ads are designed to drain your wallet through malicious transaction signatures. pic.twitter.com/LdVHMflFAT — PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) August 7, 2025 The perpetrators placed paid […]

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ForkLog 129 06.08.2025

Cryptocurrency Investor Loses $3 Million with a Single Click

A user signed a malicious transaction without verifying the smart contract address, resulting in a loss of $3.05 million, according to analysts at Lookonchain. Someone fell victim to a phishing attack, signed a malicious transfer, and lost 3.05M $USDT! Stay alert, stay safe. One wrong click can drain your wallet. Never sign a transaction you […]

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ForkLog 70 06.08.2025

Over 80% of Financial Pyramids in Russia Shift to Cryptocurrencies

In the first half of 2025, the Bank of Russia identified 2,328 financial pyramids, with over 80% utilising cryptocurrencies as the primary means of fund transfer, according to the regulator’s report. The schemes were short-term pseudo-investment online projects. Some promised returns from investments in digital currencies, while others focused on precious metals, commodities, and various […]

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ForkLog 41 29.07.2025

RugProof Platform, Promising Scam Protection, Faces Fraud Allegations

The token launchpad RugProof, which claims to offer protection against rug pulls, is suspected of being a fraudulent scheme, according to analysts at Bubblemaps. someone really built a “rugproof launchpad” just to rug you 50% of their token was bundled at launch pic.twitter.com/yznXeULEBC — Bubblemaps (@bubblemaps) July 28, 2025 According to the RugProof website, the […]

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ForkLog 99 13.07.2025

MoonPay Executives Fall Victim to $250,000 Scam by Fake Steve Witkoff

The US Department of Justice inadvertently revealed the identities of victims of a Nigerian scammer who stole over $250,000. The victims were top executives at MoonPay, reports NOTUS. According to a statement on the seizure of frozen 40,350 USDT, two victims sent money to an individual impersonating Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of the United […]

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ForkLog 73 06.07.2025

US Secret Service Amasses $400 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency

The Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) of the US Secret Service has seized digital assets worth approximately $400 million in recent years, according to Bloomberg sources. The majority of the agency’s assets are stored in a single cold wallet, making it one of the largest in the world. The agency built its crypto fund through […]

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ForkLog 44 27.06.2025

How to report crypto fraud: structure, evidence and phrasing

If you have fallen victim to crypto fraudsters, act quickly: gather evidence, record the transactions and pass the information to the exchange or the police. Grigory Osipov, director of investigations at “Shard”, explains how to prepare a report that will help launch an investigation and recover assets. How to organise transaction information If stolen funds […]

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ForkLog 24 24.06.2025

Bitmama Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

The Presnensky District Court of Moscow has sentenced Valeria Fedyakina, known by the alias Bitmama, to seven years in a general regime colony for fraud. This was reported by TASS. Fedyakina was found guilty under Part 4 of Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (fraud on a particularly large scale). The […]

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ForkLog 114 23.06.2025

Self Chain CEO Dismissed Amid $50 Million OTC Scam Allegations

Blockchain project Self Chain has removed founder Ravindra Kumar from his role as CEO following a scandal involving a $50 million fraud. Self Chain Governance Update Due to recent developments that diverge from the founding vision of Self Chain, we are initiating a decisive leadership transition that reinforces our long-term vision. This marks an important […]

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ForkLog 76 21.06.2025

Self Chain Founder Denies Involvement in $50 Million OTC Scam

Ravindra Kumar, the founder of the cryptocurrency project Self Chain, has denied accusations of involvement in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in investors losing up to $50 million. I’ve been accused of serious wrongdoing, which is completely false. My legal team and I are working on a statement to address this matter. Stay tuned for […]

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ForkLog 48 18.06.2025

India, Indonesia, and CIS Lead in Fraudulent Activity Rankings

The cryptocurrency exchange MEXC reported a threefold increase in coordinated trading fraud in the first quarter of 2025, with the majority occurring in India, Indonesia, and CIS countries. The platform identified 80,057 attempts at organized fraud, including money laundering, market manipulation, and the use of trading bots. MEXC discovered over 3,000 separate syndicates. India led […]

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ForkLog 252 16.06.2025

Researchers identify causes of ZKJ and KOGE crash on Binance Alpha

Polyhedra Network’s ZKJ and 48 Club Token (KOGE), popular on Binance Alpha, suddenly slumped. Researchers spotted signs of a coordinated dump of large holdings by several whales.

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