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Citi Analysts Say Ethereum Transaction Trends Suggest ‘Address Poisoning’ Scams
Cryptocurrency // January 22, 2026

A recent pattern of transactions on the decentralized blockchain network ethereum suggests that scammers have launched an “address poisoning” campaign, CoinDesk reported Thursday (Jan. 22), citing Citi analysts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

SEC Says Cryptocurrency Scam Took $14 Million From Retail Investors
Cryptocurrency // December 23, 2025

An investment scam allegedly took $14 million from retail investors by connecting with them on social media and convincing them to fund accounts on fake crypto asset trading platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Crypto ATM Ban Proposed in New Zealand Financial Crime Crackdown
Cryptocurrency // July 09, 2025

New Zealand wants to outlaw cryptocurrency ATMs and place limits on overseas cash transfers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto
Cryptocurrency // July 06, 2025

Federal prosecutors say scammers posed as the presidential inaugural committee to steal thousands in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Crypto Winter Didn’t Chill Fraudsters Ability to Score $20 Billion in 2022

March 06, 2023
Even the criminals have felt the chill of the crypto winter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

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Feds Move to Seize $25 Million in Crypto From Scammers

July 22, 2026
Federal authorities hope to recover $25 million in cryptocurrency connected to romance/investment scam investigations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

SEC Says Cryptocurrency Scam Took $14 Million From Retail Investors

December 23, 2025
An investment scam allegedly took $14 million from retail investors by connecting with them on social media and convincing them to fund accounts on fake crypto asset trading platforms. Get...

Crypto ATM Ban Proposed in New Zealand Financial Crime Crackdown

July 09, 2025
New Zealand wants to outlaw cryptocurrency ATMs and place limits on overseas cash transfers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto

July 06, 2025
Federal prosecutors say scammers posed as the presidential inaugural committee to steal thousands in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...