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🚀 CoinMarketCap Front-End Security Alert Issued

According to BlockBeats, Scam Sniffer has detected an attack on the front-end of CoinMarketCap. Users are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their information.

#CoinMarketCap #FrontEndSecurity #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity #UserSafety
🚀 Singapore Woman Allegedly Defrauded in Cryptocurrency Investment Scam

According to PANews, a woman in Singapore has reportedly fallen victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam, handing over more than 1.3 million Singapore dollars (approximately 1.01 million USD) to a 23-year-old man since May 2025. Singapore police launched an investigation after receiving a report and arrested the man at the Woodlands Checkpoint on June 20, as he attempted to leave the country.

The police statement revealed that authorities were alerted by a bank when a woman was stopped by bank staff while trying to withdraw a large sum of money. The staff suspected she might be involved in a scam. Upon investigation, the police discovered that the woman might be a victim of a cryptocurrency investment fraud. Preliminary findings indicated that before police intervention, she had withdrawn over 300,000 Singapore dollars from another bank branch and handed it to the man in exchange for cryptocurrency. Since May 2025, the woman has reportedly given the man more than 1.3 million Singapore dollars.


#Singapore #Cryptocurrency #InvestmentScam #Fraud #PoliceInvestigation #Blockchain #ScamAlert #FinancialCrime #CryptoFraud
🚀 User Loses Over $157,000 Due to Address Error

According to BlockBeats, a user recently lost $157,154 after mistakenly copying an incorrect address. This incident was detected by Scam Sniffer, highlighting a common scam technique known as transaction poisoning. Scammers send fake or small transactions with addresses similar to legitimate ones, which then appear in the victim's transaction history. The victim, believing the address to be legitimate, copies it from the transaction record, inadvertently transferring funds to the scammer's address.

#UserLoss #AddressError #ScamAlert #TransactionPoisoning #CryptoScam #BlockBeats
🚀 Fake Euler Finance Ads Detected in Google Search Results

According to Foresight News, Scam Sniffer has identified fake Euler Finance advertisements appearing at the top of Google search results.

Foresight News advises users to avoid connecting to phishing websites to prevent potential asset loss.


#EulerFinance #FakeAds #ScamAlert #Phishing #CyberSecurity #ForesightNews
🚀 User Loses Over $1 Million Due to Phishing Attack

According to Foresight News, Scam Sniffer has reported that a user has lost approximately $1.06 million in sUSDf and USDe due to signing a phishing signature. The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with phishing attacks in the digital currency space, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance and security measures among users.

#Phishing #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity #DigitalCurrency #UserLoss #InvestmentRisk #SecurityAwareness
🚀 EIP-7702 Upgrade Addresses Targeted in Phishing Attacks

According to PANews, Scam Sniffer has issued a warning about a phishing attack that resulted in a loss of $66,000. The attack targeted an address upgraded via EIP-7702, using a method disguised as a Uniswap Swap transaction. Several similar cases have been reported involving addresses upgraded with EIP-7702. The attackers employed batch transfers, rather than the previously used batch authorization, and utilized the Uniswap Universal Router to make the transactions appear legitimate. Users are advised to remain vigilant against such threats.

#EIP7702 #PhishingAttacks #Cryptocurrency #ScamAlert #Uniswap #SecurityAwareness #Cybersecurity
🚀 Fireverse Warns Against Fake FIR Tokens in Circulation

According to Foresight News, the AI and blockchain-powered music platform Fireverse has issued a warning regarding the circulation of fraudulent FIR tokens. The platform clarified that there are no legitimate FIR tokens currently available and that there has been no private sale or Launchpad issuance. Users are advised to remain vigilant and cautious.

#Fireverse #FIRtokens #fraud #blockchain #AI #musicplatform #vigilance #scamalert
🚀 SentinelLABS Warns Against Malicious Smart Contracts Disguised as MEV Bots

According to Foresight News, a recent report by SentinelLABS reveals that over $1 million has been stolen from cryptocurrency users through malicious smart contracts disguised as MEV trading bots. The fraudulent activity employs AI-generated YouTube videos, old accounts, and obfuscated Solidity code to bypass basic user scrutiny and gain access to crypto wallets.

The scam centers around a smart contract marketed as a profitable arbitrage bot. Victims are directed through YouTube tutorials to deploy the contract using Remix, fund it with ETH, and invoke the 'Start()' function. However, the contract reroutes funds to a concealed wallet controlled by the attacker, using techniques such as XOR obfuscation and large decimal-to-hexadecimal conversions to mask the target address, making fund recovery more challenging.

SentinelLABS advises users to avoid deploying 'free bots' promoted on social media, particularly those involving manual smart contract deployment. The company stresses that even code deployed on testnets should undergo thorough review, as similar strategies can easily migrate across chains.


#SentinelLABS #SmartContracts #MEVBots #Cryptocurrency #ScamAlert #ArbitrageBot #ETH #CryptoSafety #AI #YouTube #Solidity #Fraud #CryptoWallets #Security #Blockchain #BlockchainSecurity
🚀 Web3 Job Scam Alert: Malicious Code Disguised as GitHub Repository

According to PANews, a recent disclosure by SlowMist highlights a scam involving a purported Web3 team from Ukraine. A community member was asked to clone a GitHub repository during a job interview, which they wisely declined.

The analysis revealed that the repository contained a backdoor. If cloned and executed, it would load malicious code, install harmful dependencies, and steal sensitive browser and wallet data, such as Chrome extension storage and potential mnemonic phrases, leaking them to the attacker's server. This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and the need to avoid running unverified code.


#Web3 #JobScam #CyberSecurity #MaliciousCode #GitHub #Backdoor #DataProtection #ITSecurity #Vigilance #ScamAlert
🚀 Chinese Embassy Warns of New Scam Targeting Citizens in Maldives

According to Foresight News, the Chinese Embassy in the Maldives has issued a warning following a recent announcement by the Maldives Police Service regarding a new scam targeting foreigners, particularly Chinese nationals. This scam involves complex fraudulent activities centered around fake cryptocurrency transactions.

The scam typically involves unidentified third-party intermediaries who contact local Tether (USDT) sellers through online platforms. These scammers claim to need assistance with currency exchange transactions and provide a cryptocurrency wallet address, instructing the sellers to transfer Tether to this address.

Simultaneously, the scammers reach out to Chinese citizens holding large amounts of Maldivian Rufiyaa cash, arranging meetings between these individuals and the Tether sellers. The embassy's alert aims to raise awareness among Chinese citizens in the Maldives to prevent them from falling victim to this sophisticated scam.


#ChineseEmbassy #Maldives #ScamAlert #Cryptocurrency #Tether #Fraud #MaldivianRufiyaa #ForeignNationals #SafetyAwareness
🚀 Aster Warns Users of Phishing Attempts Impersonating Team

According to PANews, Aster has issued a warning on its official X account regarding recent phishing emails and private messages impersonating the Aster team. The company emphasized that it will never request users to connect their wallets, provide private keys, or perform any 'claim operations' through email or private messages. Aster assured users that all official announcements and claim pages will only be released through verified official channels. The company urged users to avoid clicking on suspicious links or providing any information and to report such incidents to official administrators immediately.

#Aster #phishing #security #scamalert #cryptocurrency #walletsecurity #privacy #officialchannels #reportphishing
🚀 User Loses $1.22 Million in Crypto Assets Due to Phishing Attack

According to BlockBeats, a user recently suffered a loss of $1.22 million in cryptocurrency assets due to signing multiple phishing 'permit' signatures. The compromised assets include USDC and aPlaUSDT0 tokens. The incident was detected by Scam Sniffer approximately 30 minutes prior to the report.

#Crypto #Phishing #CyberSecurity #USDC #aPlaUSDT #CryptoLoss #ScamAlert
🚀 Google Search Displays Fake StandX Ads, Users Urged to Exercise Caution

According to Foresight News, Scam Sniffer has detected fraudulent advertisements for 'StandX' appearing in Google search results. Users are advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution when encountering these ads.

#GoogleSearch #FakeAds #StandX #ScamAlert #FraudulentAds #UserCaution #ScamSniffer
🚀 Hong Kong Exchange Scam Alert: Fake Website Targets Users

According to Odaily, a user reported that their family member fell victim to a scam involving a fake 'Hong Kong Exchange' website. Initially, they were able to withdraw funds successfully four times, each time amounting to 100 yuan. However, the system later demanded a tax payment to continue withdrawals, threatening to freeze the account if the tax was not paid. The victim has since reported the incident to the police.

Upon investigation, it was found that the fraudulent webpage is currently inaccessible. In response to such impersonation scams, the official Hong Kong Exchange website has issued a warning. The exchange has identified over 400 suspicious websites, although a fake site named 'Hong Kong Stablecoin Exchange (HSEX)' remains accessible. This site closely mimics legitimate trading platforms, displaying cryptocurrency and virtual currency market trends and offering deposit and withdrawal functions.


#HongKongExchange #ScamAlert #FakeWebsite #CryptoFraud #ImpersonationScam #TaxPaymentScam #HongKongStablecoinExchange #Cryptocurrency #VirtualCurrency #FraudulentWebsite
🚀 Solana Chinese Community's Solar Account on X Hacked

The official X account of the Solana Chinese community organization, Solar, has been hacked. According to Foresight News, the team is urgently working with the platform to resolve the issue, but the timeline for recovery is currently uncertain.

Users are advised to be cautious of any requests for information, funds, or sensitive actions made in the name of Solar on X, as these are scams. All official announcements and updates will continue to be shared through Telegram groups and other official channels, and not via direct messages on X. Users are urged not to click on suspicious links or disclose personal information.


#Solana #ChineseCommunity #Solar #XAccountHacked #ScamAlert #ForesightNews #SecurityAlert #Telegram #OfficialAnnouncement #Phishing #PersonalInformation #SensitiveActions #ScamPrevention #SOL
🚀 Telegram Emerges as Leading Platform for Job Scams Reported to Revolut

Most job scams reported to finance app Revolut last year originated from the Telegram messaging platform. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that Telegram has become the primary source of scams in several countries. The platform's widespread use and accessibility have contributed to its role in facilitating fraudulent activities. Revolut's data indicates that Telegram has surpassed other platforms in terms of scam prevalence, raising concerns about the security measures in place to protect users from such threats. As the issue persists, authorities and companies are urged to enhance their efforts in combating online scams and safeguarding users.

#Telegram #jobscams #Revolut #scams #fraud #onlinefraud #security #scamprevention #Telegramscams #scamalert
🚀 OpenClaw Warns Against Scam Emails Promising CLAW Tokens

Peter Steinberger issued a warning on March 19 regarding scam emails offering $5,000 in CLAW tokens. According to NS3.AI, Steinberger emphasized that OpenClaw will never launch a coin. The fraudulent emails appear to originate from GitHub notification addresses and direct recipients to dubious Google links for wallet registration. This warning comes after months of harassment related to the project, including an unauthorized Solana memecoin that plummeted 96% in a single day.

#OpenClaw #ScamAlert #CLAWTokens #CryptoFraud #EmailScam #Solana #Memecoin #CryptoWarning
🚀 SEC Warns Against Relationship Investment Scams

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning about a rising trend in relationship investment scams. The SEC posted on X, highlighting the dangers of unsolicited messages from individuals claiming to have contacted recipients by mistake.

These scams often involve fraudsters building a rapport with victims before introducing investment opportunities that promise high returns. The SEC advises the public to remain vigilant and skeptical of such communications, emphasizing the importance of verifying the legitimacy of any investment offers.

The agency urges individuals to conduct thorough research and consult with trusted financial advisors before making any investment decisions. The SEC also encourages reporting any suspicious activities to the authorities to help prevent further incidents.

This warning comes amid increasing reports of scams targeting unsuspecting individuals through various communication platforms. The SEC continues to monitor and address these fraudulent activities to protect investors and maintain market integrity.


#SEC #InvestmentScams #FraudWarning #FinancialSafety #InvestorProtection #ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #MarketIntegrity
🚀 Suspicion Surrounds Alleged Impersonation Scam

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT posted on X, expressing skepticism about a recent complaint involving an alleged impersonation scam. The complaint suggests that the victim may have been deceived by someone posing as a verified CookerFlips account, with all communications reportedly conducted through another defendant, Raj Suthar. ZachXBT advises caution, recommending that people wait for more substantial evidence before drawing conclusions about the situation.

#ImpersonationScam #Blockchain #ZachXBT #CookerFlips #RajSuthar #ScamAlert #Caution #Evidence
🚀 HypurrFi Investigates Potential Domain Hijacking, Advises Users to Avoid Website and App

HypurrFi has issued a warning to its users, advising them to refrain from using its website or lending application due to an ongoing investigation into a potential domain hijacking. According to NS3.AI, the protocol currently holds approximately $30 million in total value locked. Despite the investigation, the team has assured users that there is no immediate risk to their funds. Additionally, HypurrFi's social media channels remain secure and under the team's control.

#hypurrfi #defi #crypto #blockchain #cybersecurity #domainhijacking #security #websecurity #scamalert #fundsafety