Scam

Forensic analysis from Bubblemaps reveals that the creators of the Pepe memecoin misled investors, with one entity controlling 30% of the initial supply and selling off millions worth of tokens shortly after launch.

European authorities have dismantled a massive crypto fraud network that laundered over €700 million using fake trading platforms and sophisticated marketing, including deepfakes. Coordinated operations across multiple countries led to arrests and the seizure of assets.

A man in Almelo lost his Rolex, worth €11,000, to a scammer who paid with worthless fake tokens. The police are investigating the incident, which highlights the risks of using crypto for private sales.

A malicious Chrome extension named ‘Crypto Copilot’ has been discovered stealing small fractions of SOL from users trading on the Solana-based exchange Raydium. The extension, active since June, adds hidden transaction instructions to divert funds to a scammer’s wallet.

Cybercriminals are targeting Dutch crypto holders with a fake tax form designed to steal personal and address information, potentially leading to physical robberies and kidnappings.

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) is warning about the rise of AI-powered financial fraud. Criminals are using deepfakes and hyper-personalized scams to deceive investors on a massive scale, making fraudulent schemes more convincing than ever.