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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

$14,600,000 in Exploits-Related Losses Hit Real-World Assets Protocols in Just Six Months

New data from the cybersecurity firm Certik reveals that real-world asset (RWA) protocols were hit with tens of millions of…

August 21, 2025

FTC Warns New Money ‘Hack’ Social Media Trend Actually Bank Fraud That Could Lead to Serious Legal Trouble

US regulators are warning the public of viral advice on social media that could get them in legal trouble. In…

August 21, 2025

‘Million-Dollar Catch’ – Florida Man Arrested After Presenting Fraudulent $1,000,000 Check From JPMorgan Chase Using Stolen Identity

Florida law enforcement arrested a Miami man earlier this month who allegedly attempted to deposit a $1 million fraudulent check…

August 21, 2025

Former California Mayor Charged With Fraud After Allegedly Obtaining Paycheck Protection Program Loans Deceitfully: Report

A former California mayor is facing federal charges for allegedly making false representations to secure funds from a business loan…

August 21, 2025

Denver Man Scammed out of $17,000 After Fraudsters Hijack Call to United Airlines Customer Service: Report

A Denver man is lamenting the loss of thousands of dollars after rebooking a United Airlines flight following the cancellation…

August 20, 2025

JPMorgan Chase Failed To Prevent 85-Year-Old Woman Getting Fleeced by Son for $8,000,000, According to FINRA Complaint: Report

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is now reportedly facing an arbitration battle against an 85-year-old widow who alleges the financial giant…

August 20, 2025

Russian Hackers Accused of Taking Over Hydropower Dam and Releasing 132 Gallons of Water per Second for Four Hours: Report

Norwegian counter-intelligence authorities have accused Russian hackers of taking control of a hydropower dam in Norway earlier this year. Norwegian…

August 19, 2025

$19,500,000 Bitcoin Heist That Destroyed Crypto Startup Linked to North Korean Hackers Lazarus

North Korean cybercriminals have been linked to a $19.5 million Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) heist that decimated a United…

August 19, 2025

Alleged Fraudster Dupes Institutional Investors, Veterans and Hundreds More in $275,000,000 Ponzi-Like Scheme: SEC

A Washington state man is facing decades in prison over his alleged involvement in $275 million fraud scheme. The U.S.…

August 19, 2025

$304,000 Vanishes From Wells Fargo Account After Businessman Falls Victim to Elaborate Identity Theft Scam: Report

A Georgia businessman is reportedly out hundreds of thousands of dollars after scammers drained funds from his Wells Fargo account.…

August 19, 2025