Some #thieves use sophisticatied manipulation tactics to trick you into giving them your #crypto. Some thieves employ #malware or #wallet draining code to clean you out. Other #criminals? They just follow your #socialmedia posts. cointelegraph.com/news/four-susp…

#cryptobots optimized for #MEV (maximum extractable value) can be an issue for the network they're on and the traders that compete with them, but when they're launching their own #memecoins just to #rugpull, you know the problem is getting out of hand... cointelegraph.com/magazine/5-way…?

All it takes is one #call, #text, or #email. It may appear to come from your #exchange and seem to require quick action, but it's all part of the design. Don't get swept up in the moment. #Scammers rely on you slipping up, so take your time and verify. cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-warni…

#Crypto #recoveryscams have been a problem for a while, but the #FBI is making it a point to tackle the issue with by warning the public. It isn't just talk either. They're hitting hard with notable takedowns like Coin Dispute Network and MyChargeback. cointelegraph.com/news/homeland-…?

Getting licensed to work with #crypto is one thing. Keeping licensed is a whole other matter, and staying penalty free is icing on the cake. Don't put off those AML/BSA duties. You can't outrun an audit, so be prepared or get ready for the consequences. cointelegraph.com/news/customers…

Despite the distance abroad, most #exchanges DO cooperate with #lawenforcement. Keeping compliant with LE initiatives keeps the #regulators happy, and it's precisely why there's always hope when stolen #crypto moves overseas. cointelegraph.com/news/okx-termi…

It can be hard sometimes to determine the legitimacy of a project/opportunity, but sometimes the signs are right in the open. If you're being promised "profits from day one", you really need to be doing some research to find out how. cointelegraph.com/news/sec-charg…

#Meta may beg to differ, but the ACCC data points to 58% of the #crypto ads on #Facebook being #scams. Even if Meta claims that the % is lower, it still highlights the danger of believing everything you see on #socialmedia to be legitimate. cointelegraph.com/news/meta-deni…

Even when taking down an average of 20 #crypto #investmentscam sites a day, they just keep coming. #AI's ability to make better and more convincing fakes only adds to the problem in luring new #victims. cointelegraph.com/news/australia…

#Mango is looking to settle with the #SEC for various #securities violations and the price tag is a steep $223,228 fine. You never know when they'll come knocking or why, so make sure you're compliant for when it happens. Questions? We can help. cointelegraph.com/news/solana-ma…

You may think you're immune to #pigbutchering scams or smart enough to spot a #rugpull, but is your network just as good? If you're not changing your passwords regularly and using #2FA, you may find out sooner than you think. nypost.com/2024/08/21/bus…

Atomic MacOS, aka #AMOS, is a #malware that's been around for a few years but has gotten some serious upgrades as of late. Targeting #Mac computers, it can now scan them for #crypto wallets, clone them, and replace them without users ever knowing. cointelegraph.com/news/mac-amos-…

Whether it's a #wallet draining #arbitrage bot or simply the use of it as a buzz word for a #ponzischeme, it's a testament to the lengths #criminals will go to get your #crypto... and the need for vigilance through awareness & due diligence. cointelegraph.com/news/sec-charg…

#Crypto has gotten a lot more sophisticated over the years, but so have the #scams that incorporate it. Most notably is its average lifespan. What once averaged 271 days, current data shows a #pigbutchering scam in #2024 lasts around 42 days. cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-sc…

August saw over $300 million in stolen #crypto, with a significant portion of that stemming from #phishing attacks. Phishing isn't going anywhere, so safeguarding your accounts isn't something you should put off for another day... cointelegraph.com/news/313-milli…

#Employment scams don't always kick in once it's time to get paid. The true damage can start in the "hiring process", where scammers send #malware laced links for aptitude tests or even meeting invites. It only takes one wrong click, so be diligent. cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-warni…

There's a lot of novel ways to store one's private keys, but be warned that a picture or #screenshot of said keys isn't nearly as "analog" as it needs to be. #Scammers now have a #malware that can scan and extract #seedphrases directly from images. cointelegraph.com/news/new-andro…

🚨 Conference Alert 🚨 🎤 Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference 📅 September 16th, 2024 🗺 Pasadena, CA CoinStructive will be in #Pasadena this upcoming Monday to speak about the work we do investigating #cryptofraud. If you're in the area, send us DM to link up!

#pointrunning is slowly gaining traction as a new #pigbutcheringscam. Part investment, part employment scam, #victims get lured with the promise of #passiveincome and unwittingly become #moneymules in the process. Coming soon to your DMs... cointelegraph.com/magazine/china…

Today's the day! CoinStructive president Chris Groshong (djkinkle everywhere) is speaking today at the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference, and you won't want to miss it if you're attending. If you're not but you're in the #Pasadena area today, send us a DM to meet.