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Too‑good‑to‑be‑true pitches, pump‑and‑dumps, and rug pulls explained.
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Investment fraud victims ‘losing more than £25,000 on average’
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Cyber Police issue advisory against fake share investment frauds
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (317+ words) Updated - September 22, 2026 08:44 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Cyber Police have issued an advisory against rackets orchestrating massive fake investment frauds through the social media by exploiting the names of prominent stock trading institutions. In an official release, the police stated that…...
The Advisor Built a Fake Identity for His Own Client. It Worked for Months.
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The Face on the Screen Was Elon Musk. The Investment Ad Was a Trap.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (513+ words) How scammers use famous identities to make risky investments look safe. At 9:17 on a Tuesday evening, Daniel was scrolling through …...
Investment Scam: Can’t Withdraw Money or Asked for Fees?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1471+ words) If an investment platform will not release your money and demands another deposit, tax payment, or verification fee, stop sending funds. Check the operator independently and contact the bank or exchange you used. Preserve real deposit and withdrawal records; a…...
Warning after victim conned out of £250,000 in AI investment scam
2+ week, 2+ day ago (419+ words) A victim of fraud in Northern Ireland has lost £250,000 to a “sophisticated investment” scam involving an AI generated video. The video featured a well-known personality from the financial sector and promoted an investment opportunity that claimed significant returns. After initially investing…...
Shitcoin/scam ads on SN - yay or nay, and why? \ stacker news
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FQL Investment Scam: 34,000 Complaints Filed As Investors Allege Massive Losses
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Phishing Site Impersonating Solana Neobank Avici Drains Over $600K from Users
3+ week, 5+ day ago (289+ words) The phishing site was likely promoted through social media, phishing emails, or malicious ads, though the specific distribution channels have not been confirmed. This incident is part of a broader trend of phishing attacks targeting DeFi users, which have resulted…...
New York warns consumers as AI investment scams surge
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (619+ words) New York officials are warning consumers about increasingly sophisticated investment scams that use artificial intelligence, fake trading platforms and online relationships to steal money. The state Division of Consumer Protection cited Federal Trade Commission data showing 144,041 consumers reported more than…...