South Bruce OPP probe two new cryptocurrency Scams

South Bruce OPP probe two new cryptocurrency Scams

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging residents to be cautious after two additional reports of cryptocurrency fraud in the region, bringing the total to seven cases so far in 2025.In one incident on March 5, a Huron-Kinloss resident lost $4,000 after falling victim to an online pop-up scam. The ad falsely claimed that their computer had a virus and directed them to transfer cryptocurrency to fix the issue.The following day, a Kincardine …

Scammers Active In South Bruce

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received two additional reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency. On March 5, 2025, a resident of Huron-Kinloss reported a loss of $4,000 by means of cryptocurrency after receiving a pop-up advertisement online. The resident was led to believe their computer had been subject to a virus. They were instructed to transfer cryptocurrency in order to rectify the issue…

Urgent Warning Against Fraudulent Crypto-Scam Advertisements

he Prime Minister’s Office strongly condemns the fraudulent cryptocurrency scam advertisements currently being promoted on Facebook and Instagram, falsely featuring Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and other prominent Sri Lankan figures.

Crimes are migrating to the digital space, according to the director general of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues. “We can now call this trend digital cangaão.” Read more (03/11/2025)

California Financial Regulator Warns of New Crypto and AI Scams: $6.5M In Losses Exposed

New methods of fraudulent activity linked to cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence (AI) have forced California financial regulators to issue quick warnings. Seven crypto and AI-related scams have been recognized by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) as new threats demonstrating how criminals leverage technological advancement for fraudulent activities. Scammers use fraudulent Bitcoin mining investment …

AI and Crypto Scams Surge: New Fraud Tactics Identified

California financial regulators identified new crypto and AI scams, including fake mining, airdrops, investment, and job offers.