Miami, cryptocurrency and FBI
Cryptocurrency Scams Duped Americans out of $5.6B in 2023, FBI Says. Here’s How to Spot Them
The FBI received 69,000 cryptocurrency scam complaints in 2023 -- about half were related to investment fraud.
FBI Reports Financial Losses From Crypto Scams Increased By 45% Last Year
Further, complaints to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) demonstrated that crypto scammers are now operating across all scheme categories.
2 men from Miami and Los Angeles charged in $230 million cryptocurrency scam, FBI says
The men allegedly spent the laundered crypto proceeds on international travel, nightclubs, luxury cars, watches, jewelry, designer handbags and rental homes.
Americans are losing more money to crypto scams than ever
Americans lost $5.6 billion to cryptocurrency scams in 2023, a 45% increase, the FBI said.
FBI swarms Miami luxury home in raid connected to $230 million crypto scam
District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, was arrested and charged with his murder. Flexible with a chunky rubber sole and bubble outsole, they provide plenty of cushioning.
FBI – Crypto Scams Make Up Just 10% of Financial Crime, 60+ Age Group Most Vulnerable
The FBI report reveals crypto scams account for just 10% of financial crime. The 60+ generation is the most vulnerable to crypto schemes.
Losses from crypto scams grew 45% in 2023, FBI says
Losses from cryptocurrency-related frauds and scams increased 45% in 2023 from 2022, totaling more than $5.6 billion, as scammers increasingly took advantage of the speed and irreversibility of digital asset transactions,
Miami man accused in $230 million cryptocurrency scam
Malone Lam, 20, and an accomplice are accused of stealing and laundering hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency. WTVJ's Jamie Guirola reports.
Column: Trump and his family jump into crypto, which the FBI calls a hive of 'pervasive' criminality
A new FBI report says the U.S. is the world center of crypto fraud. Donald Trump and his family just announced a big crypto ...
Miami waterfront mansion raided by FBI is linked to $230 million crypto scam, feds say
FBI agents descended on a Miami home Wednesday night to serve warrants and search, authorities say. The FBI was “conducting ...
US judge slaps $36M fine on man for 5-year crypto investor fraud
A US federal court judge has imposed a penalty of approximately $36 million on William Koo Ichioka for his alleged fraudulent ...
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Over 10% of financial fraud cases are crypto-related, FBI report reveals
Despite representing only 10% of total complaints received, crypto fraud accounted for nearly half of all financial losses ...
Opinion: Trump and his family jump into crypto, which the FBI calls a hive of 'pervasive' criminality
On Sept 9, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued its annual report on cryptocurrency fraud. The FBI found that, in 2023, ...
Trump's new crypto venture is light on details, heavy on potential ethics landmines
After once calling cryptocurrency a scam, Donald Trump has thrown his support behind World Liberty Financial, a crypto ...
FBI serves warrants in Miami
Miami police said a few of their units were at the scene at NE 83rd Street and N Bayshore Drive for support purposes. The FBI ...