Trump-Linked GOLD Memecoin Rug Pull Nets $8.2M
A hacked Trump merchandise partner account on X promoted a Solana-based memecoin, GOLD, which was subsequently rug-pulled, resulting in alleged…
August 29, 2026
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Trump-Linked GOLD Memecoin Rug Pull Nets $8.2M
A hacked Trump merchandise partner account on X promoted a Solana-based memecoin, GOLD, which was subsequently rug-pulled, resulting in alleged…
August 29, 2026
Mark Cuban Deepfake Ad Scandal: AI Scams Target Celebrities
Scammers are using AI deepfake ads of Mark Cuban and other celebrities to sell fake health cures. Learn how the scam works and how to protect…
August 28, 2026
Alan Kohler Deepfake Investment Scam: ASIC Issues Urgent Warning
ASIC warns that deepfake videos impersonating Alan Kohler are driving a new wave of fake investment scams. Learn how these scams operate, the risks,…
August 27, 2026
Brad Pitt Deepfake Romance Scam Cost French Woman €830,000
A Brad Pitt deepfake romance scam using AI-generated images defrauded a French woman of €830,000. Here's how the con worked and how to stay safe.
August 26, 2026
Ellen DeGeneres and Sandra Bullock Sue Over Fake Beauty Ads
Ellen DeGeneres and Sandra Bullock sued anonymous scammers over fake beauty ads misusing their likenesses to push subscription skincare scams. Here's…
August 25, 2026
Ellen DeGeneres and Sandra Bullock Sue Over Fake Beauty Ads
Ellen DeGeneres and Sandra Bullock sued anonymous scammers over fake beauty ads misusing their likenesses to push subscription skincare scams. Here's…
August 25, 2026
Bank Leumi Sues Meta Over Fake Bank Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Bank Leumi filed a 26.6 million shekel lawsuit against Meta alleging Facebook and Instagram ran scam ads impersonating the bank to steal customer…
August 24, 2026
Drake Adin Ross Stake Gambling Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration
A class action over the Drake Adin Ross Stake gambling lawsuit has been partially sent to arbitration, shielding key claims from public court…
August 23, 2026
FTC: Imposter Scams Cost Americans $3.5 Billion in 2025
The FTC says imposter scams cost Americans $3.5 billion in 2025, driven by AI tools and fake ads. Learn how these scams work and how to protect…
August 22, 2026
FTC: Imposter Scams Cost Americans $3.5 Billion in 2025
The FTC says imposter scams cost Americans $3.5 billion in 2025, driven by AI tools and fake ads. Learn how these scams work and how to protect…
August 22, 2026
Chinese Hacker Jailed 20 Years for BTS Jungkook Securities Hack
A Seoul court jailed a Chinese hacker for 20 years after his ring targeted BTS star Jungkook's HYBE shares and stole up to $28M from wealthy victims.
August 21, 2026