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COLDCARD X Account Phishing Scam Targets Bitcoin Users
A COLDCARD phishing scam link appeared on the wallet maker's official X account. Here is what is known and how to protect your Bitcoin.
October 12, 2026
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MonsterCloud Ransomware Fraud: Owner Charged Over Secret Payments
MonsterCloud ransomware fraud charges: prosecutors say the owner secretly paid hackers while billing victims over $19 million. Read the facts.
October 11, 2026
Kerr Kriisa Wire Fraud Guilty Plea: What the Court Heard
Kerr Kriisa's wire fraud guilty plea covers one count. See what he admitted, what prosecutors allege, and when sentencing is set.
October 10, 2026
Microsoft X Account Hacked to Push $CLIPPY Crypto Token
The Microsoft X account hacked to promote a $CLIPPY token in an alleged pump-and-dump. Here is what happened and how to spot fake crypto hype.
October 9, 2026
Michael Smith Streaming Fraud: 18 Months for $10M AI Bot Scheme
Michael Smith streaming fraud ends in an 18-month prison sentence for a $10M bot royalty scheme. See how it worked and what it means.
October 8, 2026
Michael Smith Streaming Fraud: 18 Months for $10M AI Bot Scheme
Michael Smith streaming fraud ends in an 18-month prison sentence for a $10M bot royalty scheme. See how it worked and what it means.
October 8, 2026
Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty in $194M Fraud Scheme
A former CIA official pleads guilty to a $193.6M wire fraud scheme tied to 298 gold bars. See what DOJ says and what sentence he faces.
October 7, 2026
Adam Iza Sentenced to 6½ Years in Crypto Fraud, Deputy Bribe Case
Adam Iza sentenced to 78 months and ordered to pay $23.4 million after pleading guilty to fraud, tax evasion and paying deputies. See the details.
October 6, 2026
SpaceX Private Fund Fraud: SEC Charges Meyer Global Management
The SEC says Meyer Global Management ran a SpaceX private fund fraud, raising $18.5M from nearly 100 investors. Here is what is alleged.
October 5, 2026
Prince Group Taiwan Indictment: 62 Charged in Chen Zhi Scam Case
The Prince Group Taiwan indictment names 62 people and 13 companies over alleged NT$10.8 billion in laundering. See what prosecutors allege.
October 4, 2026
Shannon Steel Fraud Case: Michigan Woman Accused of $1.5M Scam
The Shannon Steel fraud case alleges a Michigan woman posed as a diplomat and banker to take $1.5M from victims. Here is what court filings say.
October 3, 2026
Ghost Students Federal Aid Fraud: $1 Billion Blocked, $90M Paid
Ghost students federal aid fraud is drawing scrutiny. See what the Education Department blocked and the nearly $90M it says was paid out.
October 2, 2026
Ghost Students Federal Aid Fraud: $1 Billion Blocked, $90M Paid
Ghost students federal aid fraud is drawing scrutiny. See what the Education Department blocked and the nearly $90M it says was paid out.
October 2, 2026