06/26/2024
Some people have midlife crises. Others decide to use that time to scam people and then get caught. Elijah from MyChargeBack shows you what a typical crypto scam bust looks like.
https://youtu.be/1bBhpX0_xOw
06/25/2024
In a recent case that sent shockwaves through the global crypto community, two men were convicted in Britain of orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, leaving a trail of victims in their wake. MyChargeBack explains what happened in this new Industry Insight.
https://bit.ly/45ys5EW
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06/24/2024
Yes, crypto scams do get busted and the scammers who run them do get punbished. Even Down Under. In a landmark ruling, an Australian man has received a two-year prison term for committing identity theft and fraudulently setting up cryptocurrency exchange accounts.
https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-fraud-alert-melbourne-man-jail-time-fake-id/
Crypto Fraud Alert: Melbourne Man Gets Jail Time for Fake ID Exchange Scam — Details
In a landmark ruling, an Australian man has received a two-year prison term for committing identity theft and fraudulently setting up crypto...
06/24/2024
In the complex network of financial fraud, the crucial role of money mules is frequently overlooked. These people are the important parts of the system that enable fraudsters to continue their deceptive activities. Money mules are individuals who, intentionally or unwittingly, transfer illegally obtained money on behalf of others. Learn more about money mules in this new Industry Insight by MyChargeBack's Director of Professional Services.
https://bit.ly/4eGBuyH
06/24/2024
Yes,crypto scams do get busted and the scammers who operate them do get punished. A Colorado man has pled guilty to wire fraud for fleecing more than 10 investors out of $2.2 million through a series of misrepresentations and high-pressure tactics on social media. The plot convinced his victims to invest in a phony Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) cryptocurrency trading bot.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/colorado-man-pleads-guilty-crypto-investment-fraud-scheme
Colorado man pleads guilty in crypto investment fraud scheme
Robert Wesley Robb, 46, of Colorado, pled guilty today to wire fraud relating to his scheme to fleece investors through a series of misrepresentations and high-pressure tactics.
06/24/2024
Yes, investment scams do get busted and the scammers who operate them do get caught. A California man has been sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison for what prosecutors called “a sprawling investment scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable victims across the state.”
https://www.noozhawk.com/man-convicted-in-investment-scam-gets-16-years-in-prison/
Man Convicted in Investment Scam Gets 16+ Years in Prison | Local News | Noozhawk
A Santa Barbara judge sentenced a Camarillo man to 16 years and 8 months behind bars for what prosecutors called "a sprawling investment scheme that
06/21/2024
The founders of NovaTechFx, along with AWS Mining, are at the center of allegations that they promised investors monthly returns ranging from 15% to 20% and even 200% within 15 months, alongside bonuses for recruiting new investors. A lawsuit claims that they failed to generate sufficient returns to fulfill these promises, leading to the collapse of AWS Mining in 2019 and significant financial losses for investors. MyChargeBack review the charges in this new Industry Insight.
https://bit.ly/3VwAWCJ
06/20/2024
As the crypto world continues to evolve, so too must our approach to law enforcement. The path forward requires vigilance, innovation, and collaboration to ensure the safety and stability of the digital economy. The fight against crypto-related crimes is not just a technical challenge; it’s a battle for trust and security in an increasingly digital world. Learn what one Deputy Sheriff says about it in this new Industry Insight from MyChargeBack.
https://bit.ly/4cIMiKT
06/19/2024
Is Elon Musk doing enough on his own platform -- X -- to fight scams? Rug pulls? Air drops? Celebrity impersonations? Phishing? SIM swaps? Elijah from MyChargeBack says that Elon is aware of the challenge, but it's a cat and mouse game trying to stay one step ahead of online scammers.
https://youtu.be/1qalAbh3B0c
06/19/2024
The Fourcount Ponzi scheme, which targeted Spanish-speaking investors worldwide, scammed victims of approximately $8.4 million collectively. MyChargeBack's Director of Cryptocurrency Investigations, Evan Spicer, reviews what happened next in this new Industry Insight.
https://bit.ly/4co45Xf
06/18/2024
MyChargeBack congratulates client M.A.C. from Colombia on recovering $21,831 as a result of our negotiations with an unregulated forex brokerage after we filed a chargeback request and an e-wallet recall on his behalf. We expect an additional recovery as well.
06/18/2024
In an age in which digital assets are on the rise, narratives of both financial opportunity and risk abound. A new narrative emerges as Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker who was convicted for masterminding a deceitful cryptocurrency investment scheme, left investors with big losses. Evan Spicer, Director of Cryptocurrency Investigations at MyChargeBack, explains what happened in this new Industry Insight.
https://bit.ly/4cbluDa