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Meet Sarah, a 45-year-old nurse, newly divorced, socially disconnected and suffering from recent loss. Then “Mark” appeared on Instagram, a dashing, successful entrepreneur (or so he alleged). Weeks became months of chats, dreams, frequent flirty exchanges, and the kind of online love story forming over text. Just because Mark has...

Eighteen years. That’s how long commodore Hugh Austin, the architect of a $12 million crypto swindle, will spend behind bars. Though justice may seem like it’s been served on paper, can it ever be enough to pay for the destruction he caused? This is not just a statistical issue. These...

That's what the crypto space often feels like, isn't it? Exciting, full of potential, but lawless. And now AI is giving the outlaws the keys to the castle.AI's Deepfake DeceptionI've always said, trust your gut. But what do you do when your gut is getting gaslit by a hyper-realistic deepfake?...

Today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape is making these scams easier, more lucrative and more sophisticated. They use the most sophisticated artificial intelligence and technology to trick and defraud people and organizations. MetaBlock X knows that it’s important to stay informed and stay active in protecting against these new and emerging...

The rise of cryptocurrency ATMs (often called Bitcoin ATMs, though they handle more than just Bitcoin) promised accessibility and convenience. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll discover a system marked with flaws, especially for our elders.Lack of Regulation Breeds DeceptionThink of the Wild West. No sheriffs, no regulations, just a...

It’s happening right under our noses. And honestly, it makes me want to puke. We’re talking about the big steal—but it’s no usual bank job. This go-around, the bad guys are operating a crypto ATM, and their mark is your grandma.I know, the crypto space may feel really theoretical right...

Bitcoin. Just saying that word conjures up pictures of digital gold, disruptive finance, and self-made millionaires. It invokes memories of unpredictable busts, dark web silk roads, and pyramid schemes. So, which is it? Is Bitcoin a tool for the future of money, or the greatest scam of all time about...

The crypto space has seen its fair share of ups and downs, crypto winter included. Last month, many in the crypto industry were rightfully alarmed at recent indictments related to DOJ’s transforming enforcement priorities within the crypto space. Others fear that such changes would result in increased fraud. MetaBlock X...

What’s more, the crypto world—once considered the future of decentralized finance devoid of intermediaries—has turned into an Uber for sophisticated scam artists. The figures are astounding – $3 billion just disappeared in 2024, Singaporeans losing a cool $190 million all by themselves. A major crisis is demanding immediate action and...

Puran Crypto Recovery is changing the game in the fight against cryptocurrency scams. As a result, they have returned millions of dollars to victims from around the world. Typically the company’s cyber team uses the most advanced forensic tools available to trace and recover assets and to turn victims into...