Scams
Operation Spincaster lands in Delta: Local police equipped to trace and freeze millions from scam wallet
Operation Spincaster landed in Delta for the second sprint in Canada to equip local law enforcement with investigation tools to trace and freeze scam wallets.
Building Bridges to Tackle Pig Butchering: Podcast Ep. 133
In Episode 133 of Public Key, Erin West discusses the fight against pig butchering scams, the evolution of crypto crime, and the need for collaboration with law enforcement and a national strategy.
2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2: China-based CSAM and Cybercrime Networks On The Rise, Pig Butchering Scams Remain Lucrative
In part 2 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Update, we explore on-chain activity related to CSAM and the latest crypto scam trends like pig butchering.
London’s Metropolitan Police Lead Disruption of Phishing-as-a-Service Provider LabHost
London's Metropolitan Police have announced the disruption of PhaaS provider LabHost. See analysis of LabHost's crypto transactions here.
The On-chain Footprint of Southeast Asia’s ‘Pig Butchering’ Compounds: Human Trafficking, Ransoms, and Hundreds of Millions Scammed
Read our blog to learn about the intersection of pig butchering scams and human trafficking, and see analysis of related crypto activity.
The Rise of Malicious DApps in Web3 with Raz Niv – Ep 92
Explore the rise of malicious DApps in Web3 with Blockaid's CTO, Raz Niv. Unravel Ledger attacks, explore security measures, and stay informed on risks.
2024 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Activity Down as Scamming and Stolen Funds Fall, But Ransomware and Darknet Markets See Growth
Get the latest on key 2024 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including ransomware, crypto scamming, sanctions, and more.
Targeted Approval Phishing Scams See Explosive Growth Over Last Two Years, With At Least $374 Million Suspected Stolen in 2023
Approval phishing scams targeting specific users, often with romance scam tactics, are on the rise. Learn why and how much victims have lost.
Investigating the World of Pig Butchering And Crypto Scams: Podcast Ep. 72
Detective Matthew Hogan joins us to discuss combatting and investigating pig butchering and crypto scams as well as digital asset regulation in Connecticut.
Cryptocurrency Mining Pools and Money Laundering: Two Real World Examples
Learn how cybercriminals can money launder cryptocurrency via mining pools, with two real world examples involving ransomware and scams.
Inside the iSpoof Blockchain Investigation: This Fraud Tool Helped Scammers Steal Over £100 Million
On May 19, 2023, Tejay Fletcher, the administrator behind the fraud-enabling website iSpoof, was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for stealing millions from victims in a banking scam. Read to learn more about iSpoof, the Metropolitan Police Service's coordinated investigation, and an analysis of related on-chain activity.
Fraud Shop Genesis Market Shut Down in International Law Enforcement Operation, Sanctioned by OFAC
Notorious fraud shop Genesis Market was shut down by law enforcement and sanctioned by OFAC in April 2023. Read to learn more.
How Law Enforcement is Combating Pig Butchering Crypto Scams: Podcast Ep. 45
In this Public Key Podcast episode, we talk with Erin West and Alona Katz, who are combating pig butchering crypto scams.
Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Market Manipulation: Podcast Ep. 44
In Episode 44 of the Public Key podcast, Evan Kohlmann, of Cloudburst Technologies, dives deep into crypto market manipulation groups.
Crypto Scam Revenue Dropped 46% in 2022, While Blockchain Analysis Finds Links Between What Appear to be Distinct Scams
Crypto scams remain the largest form of crypto-based crime but total cryptocurrency scam revenue fell significantly in 2022, a 46% drop compared to last year.
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