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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

‘Largest Ever’ Bitcoin Hack Uncovered As Thieves Get Away With $14,500,000,000 Worth of BTC: Arkham

Blockchain "de-anonymizer" firm Arkham has discovered what it believes is the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) hack in history. In a post on…

August 4, 2025

113,575 Americans at Risk of Fraud After Hackers Hit Healthcare Firm, Potentially Exposing Names, Social Security Numbers, Financial Account Numbers and More

Tens of thousands of Americans are staring at the possibility of fraud after thieves stole their information from a healthcare…

August 4, 2025

Car Dealership Owner Allegedly Steals $1,344,863 From US Government in Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme: DOJ

A Boston car dealership owner has been indicted for allegedly stealing $1.3 million from the US government in a fraudulent…

August 3, 2025

63 Year-Old Woman Steals Bank Information, Prints Fake IDs and Drains $26,000 From Bank Accounts Across Three States: Report

A 63 year-old woman is now accused of impersonating bank customers across three states and ripping money from their accounts.…

August 3, 2025

Man Who Allegedly Kidnapped, Tortured Victim for $100,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) Released on Bond: Report

A crypto investor who allegedly kidnapped and tortured a man to extort a massive stash of Bitcoin (BTC) was reportedly…

August 3, 2025

200,000 Potential Victims Identified As Malware Disguised As Legitimate Apps Crack Bank Accounts, Warns CIFAS

A prominent fraud prevention service says international crime groups are spreading malware designed to steal victims' banking information. The London-based…

August 3, 2025

Wells Fargo Refuses to Reimburse Customer After $13,000 Lost to Bank Fraud – How the Customer Finally Forced Refund

Wells Fargo reportedly refused to reimburse a customer who lost thousands of dollars to scammers posing as the banking giant's…

August 3, 2025

Couple Pulls Off ‘Prolific’ $4,000,000 Fraud With Scams Against The Elderly, Real Estate Schemes, Fraudulent PPP Loans and More: Report

A couple once respected as local celebrities in their community is now charged with running an extensive web of scams…

August 2, 2025

Social Security Numbers, Driver’s License Numbers and Addresses of 68,587 Americans Potentially Exposed As Massive Data Breach Hits Financial Firm

Sensitive data belonging to thousands of Americans is at risk after a cyberattack on a financial services company. In a…

August 2, 2025

Hackers Attack Android Users’ Bank Accounts As Rapidly Improving Malware Steals PIN Codes and Login Credentials, Unlocks Patterns and Records Screens: Cybersecurity Researchers

A rapidly evolving bank malware now has far greater capabilities to infect Android devices and steal personal information, according to…

August 2, 2025