Crypto, Chainalysis and scam

Crypto scams likely set new record in 2024 helped by AI, Chainalysis says
The rise of "pig butchering" scams and the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Crypto scams likely hit a new record in 2024, driven by ‘pig butchering' and AI, says Chainalysis
Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.
AI-driven crypto scams could reach $15 billion in 2025, Chainalysis warns
Taking into consideration an average annual increase of 24% in scam revenue between reporting periods, Chainalysis predicts that total scam losses could surpass $15 billion in 2025.
Crypto Scam Revenue From ‘Pig Butchering,’ AI Schemes Likely Grew in 2024, Chainalysis Reports
Crypto scammers may have pocketed as much as a record $12.4 billion last year fueled, in part, by growth of so-called pig-butchering schemes,
Cryptocurrency scam losses likely hit record in 2024, research says
Losses from cryptocurrency scams are on track to hit record levels in 2024 after scammers have increasingly used generative AI to trick victims. Cryptoc
Chainalysis: 2024 was a record year for scammers, with more sophisticated tactics
Scammers became more active in 2024, ending up with an estimated haul between $9.9B and $12.4B. Chainalysis discovered high yield scams were the most active, followed by personalized confidence or job scams.

Romance Scam, Valentine's Day

No, That's Not Brad Pitt: How Romance Scammers Target the Lonely Online
Romance scams, where fraudsters lure victims with false promises of love, prey on thousands of people every year. In 2023, ...
Skimming scams on the rise: Here is how to protect yourself
Skimming scams have continued to be on the rise, according to data analytics firm FICO, which noted a 96% increase in such ...
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3 scams in 2 days: Manitowoc County sheriff issues warning after out-of-state man’s arrest
A 27-year-old out-of-state man was arrested Thursday after trying to scam a Manitowoc resident, the sheriff's office said.
Officials make arrest in ‘dangerous scam incident’ in Hermon
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a person in connection with a dangerous ...
‘They steal people’s money and their hearts’: Romance scams targeting Mass. seniors on the rise
As more people go online to seek romantic relationships, and transferring money has gotten easier and less traceable, an ...
Android 16 might not let you follow a scammer's instructions, even if you wanted to
In cases where a user has enabled the 'Install unknown apps' permission prior to the scam call, or if the malware the scammer ...
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Scammers Use Financial Grooming, known as ‘Pig Butchering,’ to Steal Victims’ Savings
It’s typically an overseas-based fraud where scammers connect with you online, form a relationship, then lure you into bogus cryptocurrency investments. The criminal may take weeks or months to ...
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Love and Lies: The Tinder Swindler’s Ayleen Charlotte talks to Bitdefender about Romance Scams (Part 2)
In Part 1 of our conversation with Ayleen Charlotte, we explored her personal story and the emotional manipulation that ...