Scam Alerts – Risky Tokens and Fraud Warnings
Ontario regulator warns against seven unregistered investment firms
Ontario's securities regulator is expanding its investor alert list with seven firms and entities it says are not registered to trade or advise on securities in the province. The warning covers ...
UK luxury car hire firm wound up after customer losses and unexplained spending
A High Court order has closed down Classic Parade Ltd after an investigation found repeated cancellations of luxury car bookings and unpaid customer refunds. The case covers at least 48 complaints ...
Investigation into crypto OTC fraud in Bengaluru, ED seizes 8,700 USDT
The alleged multi-million dollar fraud involving over-the-counter deals of virtual digital assets has intensified enforcement investigations in Bengaluru. Investors were promised discounted crypto ...
U.S. Treasury expands payment verification to block improper federal disbursements
A broader federal anti-fraud effort is reshaping how government payments are checked before funds are released. The new Treasury process screens payments against death records and has reviewed ...
UK court jails crypto fraud gang over £4 million police impersonation scam
A UK police investigation into cryptocurrency fraud has led to prison sentences for three men who stole more than £4 million from victims by posing as police officers. The case highlights how ...
Ontario Securities Commission case advances in C$5.3 million investment fraud scheme
A securities fraud case tied to a purported mortgage investment business is moving through the Ontario courts after a guilty plea by its former operator. The case centers on nearly C$5.3 million ...
NSE issues warning to investors regarding illegal dabba trading services
Emphasizing investor protection in India's capital markets, the National Stock Exchange of India advises investors to stay away from illegal dabba trading services being offered by certain ...
NSE issues warning on fake account management services for investor protection
Amid increasing emphasis on investor protection in India’s capital markets, the National Stock Exchange has cautioned against an unauthorized individual offering alleged account management ...
Assets worth ₹55.4 million seized from Jeevan Suraksha Group amid intensified alleged Ponzi probe in Northeast
Amid action against alleged illegal deposit schemes in Northeast India, movable and immovable assets worth ₹55.4 million linked to Jeevan Suraksha Group and its directors have been provisionally ...
Interpol uncovers $122 million crypto laundering scheme tied to romance scams
Interpol has uncovered an international money laundering operation linked to so-called romance scams. According to the organization, a cryptocurrency wallet connected to the suspects processed ...
Florida crypto firm founder pleads guilty in fraud case tied to $250 million investor losses
Federal prosecutors say a Florida crypto investment operation raised hundreds of millions of dollars by promising returns from liquidity pools while diverting client money to luxury assets. The ...
FTC data show imposter scams remain top fraud category as 2025 losses hit $3.5 billion
Fraud losses reported to U.S. regulators continue to climb in 2025, with imposter scams again accounting for the largest number of cases filed by consumers. The category generates $3.5 billion in ...
U.S. House passes bill to delay suspicious transactions tied to financial scams
A bipartisan measure to curb fraud against older Americans and people with disabilities is advancing in Congress after winning overwhelming support in the House. The legislation lets financial ...
Traders Union research: 58% of crypto investors have encountered scams
More than half of crypto investors have encountered scams, but only a small share regularly check projects before investing. A new Traders Union study shows that many market participants are ...
India uncovers $20M crypto scam linked to fake Coinbase websites
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed charges against Chirag Tomar, his alleged associates, and related entities in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. According to ...
UK banks see APP fraud losses rise as refund rules come under review
New reimbursement requirements are reshaping the UK banking sector's response to payment scams as fraud losses continue to climb. Losses from authorised push payment fraud rose 19% to 576.4 ...
TRM Labs warns World Cup crypto scams target ticketing and betting demand
As the 2026 World Cup begins across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., rising demand for tickets, travel and betting is creating new openings for crypto-related fraud. TRM Labs says scammers are already ...
FCA warns lumetixcomp.org may be illegally promoting financial services in UK
UK consumers face a fresh warning over a website that may be offering financial products or services without regulatory approval. The alert means anyone dealing with lumetixcomp.org could be ...
Washington man jailed 5 years for helping launder nearly $100 million
Federal prosecutors say a Washington resident played a central role in moving alleged scam proceeds through banks and cryptocurrency platforms over a multi-year period. The case ties nearly $100 ...
FCA warns UK consumers over Claims Check Live clone firm
UK financial scam risks remain in focus as regulators continue to flag unauthorised operators targeting consumers. Claims Check Live is presenting itself as an authorised business even though the ...
FCA warns UK consumers over lpdcapital.co.uk clone firm
UK financial regulators are warning consumers about a firm using the website lpdcapital.co.uk to pose as an authorised business in the financial services market. The alert highlights that anyone ...
