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George Santos, a first-term member of the House of Representatives, appears to be involved in a crypto-centric version of the classic Nigerian prince email scam geared toward a campaign donor, according to the New York Times. Santos is under indictment for thirteen felonies, including allegedly embezzling contributions from supporters. A request for comment sent to Santos' lawyer about the report was not immediately returned.

Jul 28, 2023

Turkish nonprofits are raising millions of dollars in crypto for the earthquake response. Reacting to Turkish singer Haluk Levent warning his Twitter followers about fraudulent accounts popping up in the wake of the devastation, CoinDesk Türkiye Editor-in-Chief Serdar Turan shares tips for avoiding these types of scams.

Feb 8, 2023

Crypto proved to be a breeding ground for scams in 2022. Will next year be different? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Dec 20, 2022

A report from crypto analytics research firm Chainalysis reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions. Chainalysis Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine shares insights into the key findings, breaking down the number of countries affected and tips for avoiding merge scams.

Nov 2, 2022

Chainalysis Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine discusses how bad actors were able to take advantage of the Ethereum merge and drain $2 million from the ecosystem in and around the merge date. It was a "classic scam setup," Jardine said. "A 'doubling your money for free' type approach."

Nov 2, 2022

A Chainalysis report reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions via scams. Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine breaks down the countries that were most heavily affected, including Finland, Panama and Vietnam.

Nov 2, 2022

Nearly 12% of all BEP-20 tokens, the standard token on BNB chain, are tied to scams, according to recently released research from crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs. Chief Operating Officer Chen Arad joins to discuss the report.

Oct 31, 2022

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is hiring 20 new enforcement staff for a unit that protects investors from crypto scams, focusing on NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi) and coin offerings. “The Hash” group discusses how added personnel could diversify perspective within the SEC and the downfalls of “regulation by enforcement.”

May 3, 2022

CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses a recent arrest made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of 37-year-old Chester “Chet” Stojanovich for an alleged $1.8 million crypto-mining scam. Ligon explains the details of this case and the extent to which Stojanovich lied to his customers.

Apr 22, 2022

Netflix is set to release a new documentary titled “Crypto King,” which investigates the infamous story of Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX and its founder Gerald Cotten. “The Hash” hosts discuss the legacy of QuadridgaCX and how this film might help mainstream audiences learn more about possible financial scams. 

Mar 29, 2022