California Cracks Down on Crypto Kiosk Operators
CA.gov | California has taken action against multiple crypto kiosk operators for violations including excessive fees and exceeding the state’s $1,000 daily transaction limit.
The Global Effort Behind Prince Group’s $15B Forfeiture
TRM Blog | TRM breaks down the recent indictment of the chairman of Prince Holding Group for crimes related to the operation of forced-labor scam compounds across Cambodia.
Chairman of Prince Group Indicted for Operating Scam Compounds
US DOJ Press Release | Chairman of Prince Group indicted for operating Cambodian forced-labor compounds engaged in crypto scams. DOJ files forfeiture action against about $15 billion in Bitcoin.
Dad lured to Bitcoin ATM by scammer claiming to be son
ABC7 - KGO | The voice on the phone sounded like his son. He’d been arrested. An attorney directed him to pay a $15,000 bail at a nearby Bitcoin ATM. But it was a scam.
How scammers use crypto ATMs to launder millions from victims
CBC News | An investigation of the crypto ATM industry in Canada showed that the machines have become the main way scammers get money from fraud victims in Canada.
This Is Not Keanu: Inside Celebrity Impersonation Bitcoin Scam
The Hollywood Reporter | Victims think they’re talking to Keanu Reeves. Or Kevin Costner. Then come pleas for cash. The AI-fueled con that fleeces fans and has Hollywood fighting back.
What Are Common Crypto Scams?
National Cybersecurity Alliance | From fake bitcoin giveaways to romance scams and shady investment “opportunities,” crypto scams are exploding in popularity.
Bitcoin ATM Scam Hits Arizona Hard
Investigate TV | Arizona authorities are warning residents about a new wave of scams using Bitcoin ATMs that have already cost victims millions of dollars.