For years, well-connected but mysterious tycoon Chen Zhi lived the high life. The 38-year-old Chinese billionaire accumulated luxury property around the world, including a mansion in London and design...
Experts say the scam industry has become a pillar of Cambodia’s economy, but it is under pressure from other countries to crack down. For years, Chen Zhi, a man accused of running scamming operations ...
Chen Zhi faces an indictment in federal court in Brooklyn on charges of swindling millions of dollars from Americans as part of a global cryptocurrency scam. A man who U.S. federal prosecutors said ra...
The alleged mastermind of a major crypto scam ring that stole billions was arrested in Cambodia this week and extradited to China. In brief Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind of a “pig butchering&...
The agreement with Bitcoin Depot comes amid growing national scrutiny of crypto kiosks tied to fraud targeting older Americans. Maine regulators have reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Dep...
Crypto phishing losses tied to wallet drainers fell 83% in 2025 to $83.85M, but Scam Sniffer warns attackers remain active and adapt to market cycles. Crypto phishing attacks tied to wallet drainers d...
Meta Platforms (META) is facing new scrutiny after a Reuters report claimed the company focused on hiding scam ads from view rather than stoppin… Meta Platforms (META) is facing new scrutiny aft...
The attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of profiting from advertisements linked to scams and failing to adequately protect user...
The SEC has charged several entities for allegedly running a WhatsApp-based crypto fraud. Investment scams conducted through WhatsApp groups have surged over the years and authorities are increasingly...
Learn about the address poisoning scam that led to a $50 million loss for a crypto user. Protect yourself from similar scams. The scammer sent a small “dust” amount to the victim’s transaction history...
