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🚨 DOES TRUMP SUPPORT CRYPTO OR DOES HE SUPPORT HIMSELF? 🚨 Before celebrating the "pro-crypto" policies, look at the numbers behind the mess: 1. Memecoin $TRUMP **: He pocketed **US$ 635 MILLION in royalties while thousands of retail investors went broke. 2. World Liberty Financial (WLF): The Trump family owns 60% of the company and 75% of the revenue. Valuation? US$ 5 BILLION in their pockets. 3. Access Sale: To find Trump, you needed to have +US$ 50k in $TRUMP. Foreigners bought heavily. Coincidence? 4. Pardon and Regulation: He pardoned CZ (Binance) and buried SEC lawsuits against major exchanges shortly after those deals blew up. Conclusion: He deregulated the sector, but filled his own pockets while the market turned into a casino. Beware the "political cattle"! Do your own research (DYOR) and protect your capital. 🧐 #TRUMP #CryptoScams #DYOR!! #PoliticaECripto
🚨 DOES TRUMP SUPPORT CRYPTO OR DOES HE SUPPORT HIMSELF? 🚨

Before celebrating the "pro-crypto" policies, look at the numbers behind the mess:

1. Memecoin $TRUMP **: He pocketed **US$ 635 MILLION in royalties while thousands of retail investors went broke.
2. World Liberty Financial (WLF): The Trump family owns 60% of the company and 75% of the revenue. Valuation? US$ 5 BILLION in their pockets.
3. Access Sale: To find Trump, you needed to have +US$ 50k in $TRUMP . Foreigners bought heavily. Coincidence?
4. Pardon and Regulation: He pardoned CZ (Binance) and buried SEC lawsuits against major exchanges shortly after those deals blew up.

Conclusion: He deregulated the sector, but filled his own pockets while the market turned into a casino. Beware the "political cattle"! Do your own research (DYOR) and protect your capital. 🧐

#TRUMP #CryptoScams #DYOR!! #PoliticaECripto
ioca_trader :
Trump é o cavalo de Tróia do mundo cripto .eu disse isso antes mesmo dele ser eleito
Over 1,000 unsuspecting traders fell victim to a sophisticated crypto wallet scam in Hong Kong, with $23 million in damages revealed in just 96 hours. The alarming incident, exposed by Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL), involved multiple fake websites using cash rewards and virtual wallet transactions to steal personal and banking info. HKICL noted that this scam is an ongoing threat with no signs of slowing down. In light of this, smart money is likely reevaluating their exposure to vulnerable market participants #cryptoscams. This echoes concerns surrounding Binance's own wallet phishing attacks, a trend observed in Q2 2022. In response, astute traders should recenter around secure exchanges and platforms with top-tier risk management in place to safeguard against similar threats. As this situation unfolds, traders should monitor wallet activity closely, and set clear stop-losses in the upcoming weeks. What will be the next major market contagion risk in the wake of this scam?
Over 1,000 unsuspecting traders fell victim to a sophisticated crypto wallet scam in Hong Kong, with $23 million in damages revealed in just 96 hours.

The alarming incident, exposed by Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL), involved multiple fake websites using cash rewards and virtual wallet transactions to steal personal and banking info. HKICL noted that this scam is an ongoing threat with no signs of slowing down.

In light of this, smart money is likely reevaluating their exposure to vulnerable market participants #cryptoscams. This echoes concerns surrounding Binance's own wallet phishing attacks, a trend observed in Q2 2022. In response, astute traders should recenter around secure exchanges and platforms with top-tier risk management in place to safeguard against similar threats.

As this situation unfolds, traders should monitor wallet activity closely, and set clear stop-losses in the upcoming weeks. What will be the next major market contagion risk in the wake of this scam?
INTERPOL's Global Operation First Light 2026 Targets Crypto Scammers Across 97 Countries INTERPOL has released the results of its global anti-fraud campaign, Operation First Light 2026, a coordinated law enforcement effort spanning 97 countries aimed at dismantling cryptocurrency-enabled financial crime. The operation led to the arrest of 5,811 suspects, the freezing or seizure of 31,014 bank accounts, and the confiscation or freezing of approximately $293 million in illicit assets. Authorities uncovered a wide range of sophisticated fraud schemes, including romance scams that laundered stolen funds through cryptocurrencies, call centers promoting illegal online gambling operations, and even a fake police station where victims were convinced to transfer their savings to so-called "safe accounts." The results highlight the growing international cooperation against crypto-related financial crime. As scammers continue to exploit digital assets to move illicit funds across borders, law enforcement agencies are increasingly coordinating global operations to identify, disrupt, and prosecute organized criminal networks. Subscribe for updates #CryptoScams
INTERPOL's Global Operation First Light 2026 Targets Crypto Scammers Across 97 Countries

INTERPOL has released the results of its global anti-fraud campaign, Operation First Light 2026, a coordinated law enforcement effort spanning 97 countries aimed at dismantling cryptocurrency-enabled financial crime.

The operation led to the arrest of 5,811 suspects, the freezing or seizure of 31,014 bank accounts, and the confiscation or freezing of approximately $293 million in illicit assets.

Authorities uncovered a wide range of sophisticated fraud schemes, including romance scams that laundered stolen funds through cryptocurrencies, call centers promoting illegal online gambling operations, and even a fake police station where victims were convinced to transfer their savings to so-called "safe accounts."

The results highlight the growing international cooperation against crypto-related financial crime. As scammers continue to exploit digital assets to move illicit funds across borders, law enforcement agencies are increasingly coordinating global operations to identify, disrupt, and prosecute organized criminal networks.

Subscribe for updates

#CryptoScams
I warned my community multiple times about the $LAB scam while it was trading around $1. Those who paid attention already know how that played out. My downside target remains unchanged. I expect $0.40 to be tested, and even if a temporary bounce takes it back toward $2–$4, I believe it will eventually revisit the $0.20 region. Always do your own research and don't let short-term pumps change your long-term risk management . #LabScam #CryptoScams
I warned my community multiple times about the $LAB scam while it was trading around $1. Those who paid attention already know how that played out.

My downside target remains unchanged. I expect $0.40 to be tested, and even if a temporary bounce takes it back toward $2–$4, I believe it will eventually revisit the $0.20 region. Always do your own research and don't let short-term pumps change your long-term risk management .
#LabScam #CryptoScams
Crypto Daizy:
good luck 👍🏻
⚠️ Security Alert Total nightmare!! 😱 A trader just lost $1M after signing a phishing token approval... phishing is getting CRAZY out here... scammers took $14B last year alone... stay vigilant with those approvals!! 🚨👀 #Security #CryptoScams ‎
⚠️ Security Alert

Total nightmare!! 😱

A trader just lost $1M after signing a phishing token approval... phishing is getting CRAZY out here... scammers took $14B last year alone... stay vigilant with those approvals!! 🚨👀

#Security #CryptoScams
🚨 CRYPTO SCAM ALERT 🚨 Please beware of this scammer and his team! I was recently scammed by them and want to warn others before they lose their money too. Scammer & Group Details: Main Contact: Mark Stanley (Major Admin) Associated Telegram Group: CONNECT GROUP SOFT FUTURE TRADING Other Group Admins to Avoid: Bob William (Super Admin) Micheal (Creativity Adim) Protectron (Admin) unfolded. (Admin) How their scam works: They lure you in by promising huge, fast profits and access to a "premium group" for an upfront fee. They ask you to send funds directly to their crypto wallet addresses. Once you send the initial payment, they string you along for hours and refuse to send any of the promised returns. Instead of paying you, they hold your "profits" hostage and demand even more money, claiming you need to pay extra for "network fees". Do not trust them! They will just take your money and stop replying. Please RT to spread awareness and protect the community! 🙏 (See attached screenshots for proof of their fake promises and demands) #CryptoScams #ScamAlert. #TelegramScams #CryptoFraudCase #CryptoCommunity
🚨 CRYPTO SCAM ALERT 🚨
Please beware of this scammer and his team! I was recently scammed by them and want to warn others before they lose their money too.

Scammer & Group Details:
Main Contact: Mark Stanley (Major Admin)
Associated Telegram Group: CONNECT GROUP SOFT FUTURE TRADING

Other Group Admins to Avoid:
Bob William (Super Admin)
Micheal (Creativity Adim)
Protectron (Admin)
unfolded. (Admin)

How their scam works:
They lure you in by promising huge, fast profits and access to a "premium group" for an upfront fee.
They ask you to send funds directly to their crypto wallet addresses.

Once you send the initial payment, they string you along for hours and refuse to send any of the promised returns.

Instead of paying you, they hold your "profits" hostage and demand even more money, claiming you need to pay extra for "network fees".

Do not trust them! They will just take your money and stop replying. Please RT to spread awareness and protect the community! 🙏

(See attached screenshots for proof of their fake promises and demands)

#CryptoScams #ScamAlert. #TelegramScams #CryptoFraudCase #CryptoCommunity
🚫 INVESTMENT RISK ALERT Cybercriminals continue targeting users through fake crypto opportunities. 🚩Signs include: withdrawal failures, fake customer service, pressure tactics. #CryptoScams #RecoverCrypto #SCAMRECOVERY
🚫 INVESTMENT RISK ALERT
Cybercriminals continue targeting users through fake crypto opportunities.

🚩Signs include: withdrawal failures, fake customer service, pressure tactics.

#CryptoScams #RecoverCrypto #SCAMRECOVERY
📚 What Is a Rug Pull: How to Spot and Avoid Crypto Scams On July 4, 2026, with 17,387 coins tracked, unfortunately not all are legitimate. A rug pull is when developers create a project, attract investment, then disappear with the funds. Red flags to watch: anonymous team (no real identities), locked liquidity that's actually unlockable, suspicious token distribution (team holds 90%+), and promises of guaranteed returns. Legitimate projects like Bitcoin $BTC, Ethereum $ETH, and Solana $SOL have transparent teams, audited code, and years of track record. Always verify before investing in newer projects. 📌 Key Takeaway: Rug pulls are the dark side of crypto's permissionless innovation. The best defense: verify team identity, check liquidity locks, and trust audited projects. #CryptoScams #RugPull #Educational #BinanceAlphaAlert
📚 What Is a Rug Pull: How to Spot and Avoid Crypto Scams
On July 4, 2026, with 17,387 coins tracked, unfortunately not all are legitimate. A rug pull is when developers create a project, attract investment, then disappear with the funds.
Red flags to watch: anonymous team (no real identities), locked liquidity that's actually unlockable, suspicious token distribution (team holds 90%+), and promises of guaranteed returns.
Legitimate projects like Bitcoin $BTC , Ethereum $ETH , and Solana $SOL have transparent teams, audited code, and years of track record. Always verify before investing in newer projects.

📌 Key Takeaway:
Rug pulls are the dark side of crypto's permissionless innovation. The best defense: verify team identity, check liquidity locks, and trust audited projects.

#CryptoScams #RugPull #Educational
#BinanceAlphaAlert
EXPLOSION: $1.8M STOLEN IN CRYPTO VILLA SCAM UNMASKED Police in France have just dealt a crushing blow to a cunning crypto scam, arresting two masterminds who allegedly stole $1.8M from a wealthy couple in a year-long scheme to sell a fake villa #CryptoScams #CrimeStopsPaying The brazen thieves thought they were above the law, using their fake online persona to convincingly sell a lavish villa, but the flood has started and justice is being served. With billions in cryptoassets at stake, this historic case highlights the need for vigilance in the digital realm #CryptoSecurity As the lines between virtual and real-world crime blur, investors must stay one step ahead to protect their digital fortunes. Will you be the one holding the keys to your own financial freedom, or will the hackers strike next? Time to up your crypto game and secure your future. What's your next move?
EXPLOSION: $1.8M STOLEN IN CRYPTO VILLA SCAM UNMASKED

Police in France have just dealt a crushing blow to a cunning crypto scam, arresting two masterminds who allegedly stole $1.8M from a wealthy couple in a year-long scheme to sell a fake villa #CryptoScams #CrimeStopsPaying

The brazen thieves thought they were above the law, using their fake online persona to convincingly sell a lavish villa, but the flood has started and justice is being served. With billions in cryptoassets at stake, this historic case highlights the need for vigilance in the digital realm #CryptoSecurity

As the lines between virtual and real-world crime blur, investors must stay one step ahead to protect their digital fortunes. Will you be the one holding the keys to your own financial freedom, or will the hackers strike next? Time to up your crypto game and secure your future. What's your next move?
"The Guru's Golden Promise" – this trap bleeds retail. Influencers flash Lambos, claim "easy 100x" on ADA or DOGE, promise insider "alpha" for fast riches. I chased that pipe dream with 100x leverage on SOL, thinking I’d retire next week. What I got was a $600 wipeout, watching my hard-earned cash vanish in minutes, while they cashed out on my FOMO. They deliver shattered hopes and empty wallets. Spot them when they never show losses, only highlight wins, aggressively shill coins, or charge for "exclusive" signals. If it feels too good, too easy, it’s a setup. One rule: *Your money is yours alone – trade only on your own conviction.* #CryptoScams #InfluencerTrap #LearnTheHardWay #FuturesRisks #DYOR
"The Guru's Golden Promise" – this trap bleeds retail. Influencers flash Lambos, claim "easy 100x" on ADA or DOGE, promise insider "alpha" for fast riches. I chased that pipe dream with 100x leverage on SOL, thinking I’d retire next week. What I got was a $600 wipeout, watching my hard-earned cash vanish in minutes, while they cashed out on my FOMO. They deliver shattered hopes and empty wallets. Spot them when they never show losses, only highlight wins, aggressively shill coins, or charge for "exclusive" signals. If it feels too good, too easy, it’s a setup. One rule: *Your money is yours alone – trade only on your own conviction.*
#CryptoScams #InfluencerTrap #LearnTheHardWay #FuturesRisks #DYOR
⚠️Flash USDT/BTC Scams Are Everywhere Scammers send fake tokens that show up in your wallet and then vanish. You think you've been paid in P2P — you send real money/crypto — and poof. Gone. There is NO legitimate "Flash Crypto." It's a visual trick with zero on-chain value. Protect yourself: Check official contract address Wait for multiple confirmations Use escrow services Never send first #CryptoScams #FlashUSDT "
⚠️Flash USDT/BTC Scams
Are Everywhere Scammers send fake tokens that show up in your wallet and then vanish.
You think you've been paid in P2P — you send real money/crypto — and poof. Gone.

There is NO legitimate "Flash Crypto." It's a visual trick with zero on-chain value.

Protect yourself:
Check official contract address
Wait for multiple confirmations
Use escrow services
Never send first

#CryptoScams #FlashUSDT "
GM. While normies were busy perfecting their sourdough, Bitcoin Rodney was busy perfecting the art of the rug pull. Turns out, that $1.8B HyperFund wasn't so hyper after all. It was more like a SadFund. The alpha is, even in the wild west of crypto, unlicensed money transmitting is a big no-no and authorities are still cracking down. Stay safe out there, frens. #CryptoScams #HyperFund #DeFi The punchline? Rodney finally admitted he was the "Bitcoin Rodney" behind this whole mess. It's like finding out the guy who invented the "buy the dip" meme was actually selling the tops. The real lesson here is that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is, especially when it involves an unlicensed anything and a cult-like following. So, what's your go-to strategy for spotting a potential rug pull before your hard-earned sats get yeeted into oblivion? Drop your best tips below!
GM. While normies were busy perfecting their sourdough, Bitcoin Rodney was busy perfecting the art of the rug pull. Turns out, that $1.8B HyperFund wasn't so hyper after all. It was more like a SadFund.

The alpha is, even in the wild west of crypto, unlicensed money transmitting is a big no-no and authorities are still cracking down. Stay safe out there, frens. #CryptoScams #HyperFund #DeFi

The punchline? Rodney finally admitted he was the "Bitcoin Rodney" behind this whole mess. It's like finding out the guy who invented the "buy the dip" meme was actually selling the tops. The real lesson here is that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is, especially when it involves an unlicensed anything and a cult-like following.

So, what's your go-to strategy for spotting a potential rug pull before your hard-earned sats get yeeted into oblivion? Drop your best tips below!
I remember staring at my screen, $600 gone because some 'guru' swore ADA was going to Mars. Don't fall for "The Oracle Trap." This is where influencers parade fake Lamborghini lifestyles and cherry-picked wins, promising you "insider tips" or "next 100x gem" if you just follow their calls. They promise effortless wealth, a shortcut to beating the market. What it *actually* delivers is you becoming their exit liquidity. You buy their bags hyped on FOMO, and they dump, leaving you holding nothing but losses. Spot it by anyone guaranteeing returns, pushing constant pumps without explaining the risks, or never mentioning *their* losses. Your wealth isn't their priority; your investment is their profit. Rule: Your research, your responsibility. Period. #CryptoScams #InfluencerTrap #DYOR #FuturesTrading #ProtectRetail
I remember staring at my screen, $600 gone because some 'guru' swore ADA was going to Mars. Don't fall for "The Oracle Trap." This is where influencers parade fake Lamborghini lifestyles and cherry-picked wins, promising you "insider tips" or "next 100x gem" if you just follow their calls. They promise effortless wealth, a shortcut to beating the market. What it *actually* delivers is you becoming their exit liquidity. You buy their bags hyped on FOMO, and they dump, leaving you holding nothing but losses. Spot it by anyone guaranteeing returns, pushing constant pumps without explaining the risks, or never mentioning *their* losses. Your wealth isn't their priority; your investment is their profit.

Rule: Your research, your responsibility. Period.

#CryptoScams #InfluencerTrap #DYOR #FuturesTrading #ProtectRetail
!!! CRYPTO SCAM SEC charges a Texas man in a $12.3M crypto fraud involving fake AI trading bots. According to reports, investors were allegedly promised high returns through “AI-powered” crypto trading systems that did not actually exist. This is another reminder that: Not everything labeled “AI” in crypto is real innovation. As AI narratives grow stronger in this cycle, #CryptoScams are also becoming more sophisticated. Key lesson for investors: • Verify projects carefully • Don’t trust guaranteed returns • Be cautious of “automated AI profits” claims • Real utility matters more than hype 2025/2026 is proving that AI will be one of crypto’s biggest opportunities, and also one of its biggest risk areas.
!!! CRYPTO SCAM
SEC charges a Texas man in a $12.3M crypto fraud involving fake AI trading bots.

According to reports, investors were allegedly promised high returns through “AI-powered” crypto trading systems that did not actually exist.

This is another reminder that: Not everything labeled “AI” in crypto is real innovation.

As AI narratives grow stronger in this cycle, #CryptoScams are also becoming more sophisticated.

Key lesson for investors: • Verify projects carefully
• Don’t trust guaranteed returns
• Be cautious of “automated AI profits” claims
• Real utility matters more than hype

2025/2026 is proving that AI will be one of crypto’s biggest opportunities, and also one of its biggest risk areas.
🚨 **THE CRYPTO ATM CRACKDOWN IS HERE.** 🚨 Delaware and New Jersey have just officially joined the hit list. These states are aggressively moving to **SHUT DOWN** crypto kiosks, citing a massive surge in scams and illicit activity. They aren't alone. Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota have already started swinging the hammer, and it’s looking like a nationwide domino effect. **Is this the end of the road for the "convenient" crypto cash-out?** 📉 Regulators are calling them "hotbeds for fraud," but critics are crying overreach. As the net tightens, one thing is clear: the Wild West era of anonymous, street-corner crypto transactions is rapidly coming to a screeching halt. **What do you think?** Are these bans a necessary shield against scammers, or is the government killing financial freedom? Drop your take below. 👇 #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Blockchain #Regulation #FinancialFreedom #CryptoScams #BreakingNews $VELVET {future}(VELVETUSDT) $AIO {future}(AIOUSDT) $BEAT {future}(BEATUSDT)
🚨 **THE CRYPTO ATM CRACKDOWN IS HERE.** 🚨
Delaware and New Jersey have just officially joined the hit list. These states are aggressively moving to **SHUT DOWN** crypto kiosks, citing a massive surge in scams and illicit activity.
They aren't alone. Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota have already started swinging the hammer, and it’s looking like a nationwide domino effect.
**Is this the end of the road for the "convenient" crypto cash-out?** 📉
Regulators are calling them "hotbeds for fraud," but critics are crying overreach. As the net tightens, one thing is clear: the Wild West era of anonymous, street-corner crypto transactions is rapidly coming to a screeching halt.
**What do you think?** Are these bans a necessary shield against scammers, or is the government killing financial freedom?
Drop your take below. 👇
#CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Blockchain #Regulation #FinancialFreedom #CryptoScams #BreakingNews
$VELVET
$AIO
$BEAT
ETH: Crypto hacks and scams grew by over 150% in Q3 2023 🚀 Blockchain security saw a massive surge with nearly $700 million lost to hacks and scams in the third quarter, according to Immunefi's report. 💎 The Lazarus Group led the way, stealing over $208 million via multiple attacks. ⚔️ While some losses were from rug pulls (3%), centralised services saw a slight drop (23.9%) compared to Q2 2022. 👿 Ethereum and BNBChain projects faced the most hacks, highlighting their vulnerabilities. 🏗️ Are you paying attention or falling for scams? 🔐 ICYMI: Crypto hacks and scams grew by over 150% in Q3 2023: Immunefi report 👇 #ETH #CryptoScams #BlockchainSecurity
ETH: Crypto hacks and scams grew by over 150% in Q3 2023 🚀

Blockchain security saw a massive surge with nearly $700 million lost to hacks and scams in the third quarter, according to Immunefi's report. 💎

The Lazarus Group led the way, stealing over $208 million via multiple attacks. ⚔️

While some losses were from rug pulls (3%), centralised services saw a slight drop (23.9%) compared to Q2 2022. 👿

Ethereum and BNBChain projects faced the most hacks, highlighting their vulnerabilities. 🏗️

Are you paying attention or falling for scams? 🔐

ICYMI: Crypto hacks and scams grew by over 150% in Q3 2023: Immunefi report 👇

#ETH #CryptoScams #BlockchainSecurity
Don't fall for fake AI crypto bots! EDUCATIONAL EXPLANATION: The SEC just charged a Texas man for building a $12.3 million crypto scam. He promised investors huge returns using "AI trading bots" that, in reality, didn't exist. Investors were tricked into thinking these bots would magically generate profits. This scheme highlights a serious risk in the crypto space: the promise of easy money through advanced technology can often be a trap. Always be skeptical of projects guaranteeing unrealistic returns, especially when they involve complex tech like AI. Verifying claims and understanding how a project truly operates is crucial before investing. INSIGHT / OPINION: This incident continues to show why due diligence is vital in crypto. Scammers often leverage hot trends like AI to make their schemes seem legitimate. While innovation drives the market, such as today's $PORTAL surge, the underlying technology needs to be real and transparent. Always question how profits are genuinely generated. CALL TO ACTION: Stay vigilant and research before you invest! What's your top tip for avoiding scams? $BTC $ETH #CryptoScams #AI #CryptoSafety
Don't fall for fake AI crypto bots! EDUCATIONAL EXPLANATION:
The SEC just charged a Texas man for building a $12.3 million crypto scam. He promised investors huge returns using "AI trading bots" that, in reality, didn't exist. Investors were tricked into thinking these bots would magically generate profits. This scheme highlights a serious risk in the crypto space: the promise of easy money through advanced technology can often be a trap. Always be skeptical of projects guaranteeing unrealistic returns, especially when they involve complex tech like AI. Verifying claims and understanding how a project truly operates is crucial before investing. INSIGHT / OPINION:
This incident continues to show why due diligence is vital in crypto. Scammers often leverage hot trends like AI to make their schemes seem legitimate. While innovation drives the market, such as today's $PORTAL surge, the underlying technology needs to be real and transparent. Always question how profits are genuinely generated. CALL TO ACTION:
Stay vigilant and research before you invest! What's your top tip for avoiding scams? $BTC $ETH #CryptoScams #AI #CryptoSafety
ETH: UK authorities crack down on crypto fraud, arrest two men 🛸 Two men were recently arrested during searches in London and near Bradford. Basis Markets raised at least $28 million from investors in 2021. Investors received valueless NFTs and tokens. UK authorities have opened a wide-scale criminal investigation into the failed crypto project. 🤖 Basis Markets is a perfect example of what to avoid: unregistered schemes that disappeared without explanation, leaving victims with nothing but their disappointment. The SFO revealed they are looking into how the operation worked and how retail investors were duped. 🔍 Investors who invested or have information should come forward now. Supporting this inquiry could be crucial in uncovering if fraud occurred. 💪 What do you think? Have crypto scams like Basis Markets made you cautious of new projects? 👇 #ETH #CryptoScams #UKFSA
ETH: UK authorities crack down on crypto fraud, arrest two men 🛸

Two men were recently arrested during searches in London and near Bradford. Basis Markets raised at least $28 million from investors in 2021. Investors received valueless NFTs and tokens. UK authorities have opened a wide-scale criminal investigation into the failed crypto project. 🤖

Basis Markets is a perfect example of what to avoid: unregistered schemes that disappeared without explanation, leaving victims with nothing but their disappointment. The SFO revealed they are looking into how the operation worked and how retail investors were duped. 🔍

Investors who invested or have information should come forward now. Supporting this inquiry could be crucial in uncovering if fraud occurred. 💪

What do you think? Have crypto scams like Basis Markets made you cautious of new projects? 👇

#ETH #CryptoScams #UKFSA
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🛑 SCAM ALERT: The trap of false earnings and fake IRS tax. Let me tell you what just happened to an acquaintance of mine. He contacts me euphoric, saying he turned 20k€ into over 100k$ in just one month, buying $TRX and converting it into an unknown coin on a "renowned" exchange. Something didn't add up. Digging deeper, some devastating RED FLAGS emerged: 1️⃣ The crypto was nowhere to be found on the web but boasted a fake Market Cap of 3 billion. 2️⃣ The screenshot from the exchange revealed it was a clone website (phishing scam). 3️⃣ His earnings were just pixels drawn on the screen in fake green candlesticks. The scammers let him withdraw a few hundred euros at first to break down the psychological barrier and gain his trust. But when he tried to withdraw the "earnings," the trap was sprung. The fake support center blocked the funds, asking him to send another 28k$ in $TRX to a wallet to "pay the IRS" (illegal for a non-American citizen and, by the way, with crypto). Protect your capital. If it seems too good to be true, it's 99.9% a scam. Never pay to withdraw! ❌ Always DYOR! Look at the screenshots and help the poor people avoid these scams! Education and training are needed! #CryptoScams #TRX
🛑 SCAM ALERT: The trap of false earnings and fake IRS tax.

Let me tell you what just happened to an acquaintance of mine. He contacts me euphoric, saying he turned 20k€ into over 100k$ in just one month, buying $TRX and converting it into an unknown coin on a "renowned" exchange.

Something didn't add up. Digging deeper, some devastating RED FLAGS emerged:
1️⃣ The crypto was nowhere to be found on the web but boasted a fake Market Cap of 3 billion.
2️⃣ The screenshot from the exchange revealed it was a clone website (phishing scam).
3️⃣ His earnings were just pixels drawn on the screen in fake green candlesticks.

The scammers let him withdraw a few hundred euros at first to break down the psychological barrier and gain his trust. But when he tried to withdraw the "earnings," the trap was sprung.
The fake support center blocked the funds, asking him to send another 28k$ in $TRX to a wallet to "pay the IRS" (illegal for a non-American citizen and, by the way, with crypto).

Protect your capital. If it seems too good to be true, it's 99.9% a scam.

Never pay to withdraw! ❌

Always DYOR! Look at the screenshots and help the poor people avoid these scams! Education and training are needed!

#CryptoScams #TRX
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Here Are 20+ Notable Coins/Tokens That Either Rugged, Collapsed, Or Were Exposed As Scams/FailuresListing ATH vs approximate "scam/collapse price". Not financial advice, just history: Major Collapses / “Rugged” Projects: BitConnect BCC ATH: $463 in Dec 2017 Collapse: $0.68 in Jan 2018 after exit scam shut down. Ponzi exposed. Terra LUNA ATH: $119.18 in Apr 2022 Collapse: $0.0001 in May 2022 after UST depeg death spiral. TerraUSD UST ATH: $1.05, pegged to $1 Collapse: $0.02 in May 2022. Algorithmic stablecoin failure. FTX Token FTT ATH: $85.02 in Sep 2021 Collapse: $1.30 in Nov 2022 after FTX bankruptcy + fraud. Squid Game SQUID ATH: $2,861 in Nov 2021 Rug: $0.0007 minutes later. Classic rug pull, couldn’t sell. SafeMoon SAFEMOON ATH: $0.00001399 in Apr 2021 Collapse: $0.00000018 in 2023 after SEC charged team with fraud. Iron Titanium TITAN ATH: $64.04 in Jun 2021 Collapse: $0.00000003 in Jun 2021. Bank run in 1 day. Wonderland TIME ATH: $10,063 in Nov 2021 Collapse: $350 in Jan 2022 after treasury manager exposed as Quadriga co-founder. OneCoin ATH: Claimed €29.50 in 2016 Collapse: $0. Never had a blockchain. Pure Ponzi, $4B+ lost. Luna Yield LUNY ATH: $5.80 in Aug 2021 Rug: $0.00 same month. Solana devs drained $6.7M and vanished. AnubisDAO ANKH ATH: $0.017 in Oct 2021 Rug: $0.00 in 20 hours. $60M drained to dev wallet. SaveTheKids KIDS ATH: $0.0058 in Jun 2021 Rug: $0.0001 days later. Influencer pump & dump. DeFi100 D100 ATH: $5.00 in Apr 2021 Rug: $0.00 May 2021. Team posted “we rugged you” then deleted site. Faze Token ATH: $0.000057 in Jun 2021 Rug: $0.0000001 after FaZe clan members dumped. MangoFarmSOL MANGO ATH: $2.40 in 2022 Rug: $0.00 after devs drained liquidity on Raydium. WhaleFarm WHALE ATH: $220 in Jun 2021 Rug: $0.00 same month. Twitter account deleted after 99% drop. SnowDog SDOG ATH: $6,000 in Nov 2021 Crash: $1 in 1 hour. “Buyback” mechanic failed, Avalanche project. OMNI ATH: ∼$1,000 in 2021 Rug: ∼$0.00 after dev wallet sold. Team abandoned. StableMagnet SMAG ATH: $1.20 in Jun 2021 Rug: $0.00 same month. $27M stolen on Binance Smart Chain. Mercury Protocol ME ATH: $0.40 in Jan 2018 Collapse: $0.002 after team exit. Abandoned by founders. Centra CTR ATH: ∼$5.96 in Jan 2018 Collapse: ∼$0.02 after founders arrested by FBI for ICO fraud. Confido CFD ATH: $1.20 in Nov 2017 Rug: $0.00 days later. Team deleted website after $375k ICO. Key context: Scam price = where it dumped to after rug/fraud was exposed. Some were outright rug pulls, others were failed experiments or fraud. Many still technically trade but are 99.9% down with no development. #CryptoScams #RugPull #CryptoHistory

Here Are 20+ Notable Coins/Tokens That Either Rugged, Collapsed, Or Were Exposed As Scams/Failures

Listing ATH vs approximate "scam/collapse price". Not financial advice, just history:
Major Collapses / “Rugged” Projects:
BitConnect BCC
ATH: $463 in Dec 2017
Collapse: $0.68 in Jan 2018 after exit scam shut down. Ponzi exposed.
Terra LUNA
ATH: $119.18 in Apr 2022
Collapse: $0.0001 in May 2022 after UST depeg death spiral.
TerraUSD UST
ATH: $1.05, pegged to $1
Collapse: $0.02 in May 2022. Algorithmic stablecoin failure.
FTX Token FTT
ATH: $85.02 in Sep 2021
Collapse: $1.30 in Nov 2022 after FTX bankruptcy + fraud.
Squid Game SQUID
ATH: $2,861 in Nov 2021
Rug: $0.0007 minutes later. Classic rug pull, couldn’t sell.
SafeMoon SAFEMOON
ATH: $0.00001399 in Apr 2021
Collapse: $0.00000018 in 2023 after SEC charged team with fraud.
Iron Titanium TITAN
ATH: $64.04 in Jun 2021
Collapse: $0.00000003 in Jun 2021. Bank run in 1 day.
Wonderland TIME
ATH: $10,063 in Nov 2021
Collapse: $350 in Jan 2022 after treasury manager exposed as Quadriga co-founder.
OneCoin
ATH: Claimed €29.50 in 2016
Collapse: $0. Never had a blockchain. Pure Ponzi, $4B+ lost.
Luna Yield LUNY
ATH: $5.80 in Aug 2021
Rug: $0.00 same month. Solana devs drained $6.7M and vanished.
AnubisDAO ANKH
ATH: $0.017 in Oct 2021
Rug: $0.00 in 20 hours. $60M drained to dev wallet.
SaveTheKids KIDS
ATH: $0.0058 in Jun 2021
Rug: $0.0001 days later. Influencer pump & dump.
DeFi100 D100
ATH: $5.00 in Apr 2021
Rug: $0.00 May 2021. Team posted “we rugged you” then deleted site.
Faze Token
ATH: $0.000057 in Jun 2021
Rug: $0.0000001 after FaZe clan members dumped.
MangoFarmSOL MANGO
ATH: $2.40 in 2022
Rug: $0.00 after devs drained liquidity on Raydium.
WhaleFarm WHALE
ATH: $220 in Jun 2021
Rug: $0.00 same month. Twitter account deleted after 99% drop.
SnowDog SDOG
ATH: $6,000 in Nov 2021
Crash: $1 in 1 hour. “Buyback” mechanic failed, Avalanche project.
OMNI
ATH: ∼$1,000 in 2021
Rug: ∼$0.00 after dev wallet sold. Team abandoned.
StableMagnet SMAG
ATH: $1.20 in Jun 2021
Rug: $0.00 same month. $27M stolen on Binance Smart Chain.
Mercury Protocol ME
ATH: $0.40 in Jan 2018
Collapse: $0.002 after team exit. Abandoned by founders.
Centra CTR
ATH: ∼$5.96 in Jan 2018
Collapse: ∼$0.02 after founders arrested by FBI for ICO fraud.
Confido CFD
ATH: $1.20 in Nov 2017
Rug: $0.00 days later. Team deleted website after $375k ICO.
Key context:
Scam price = where it dumped to after rug/fraud was exposed. Some were outright rug pulls, others were failed experiments or fraud. Many still technically trade but are 99.9% down with no development.
#CryptoScams #RugPull #CryptoHistory
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