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Fraud News
All stories on this topic · 4 posts
In-Crypto has 4 stories on fraud, from August 12, 2026 to September 21, 2026. Most of them run in Regulation and DeFi. Often covered alongside Ponzi scheme, call center, CFTC.
Scammers Tried to Steal $10M from Polymarket Using Stolen Debit CardsHackers used stolen debit cards to deposit funds, trade, and attempt withdrawals on Polymarket. Checkout.com flagged and blocked over 80% of deposits.Police Bust Crypto Investment Scam Call Center in LutskCops in Lutsk shut down a fake crypto investment call center that promised huge returns. The alleged ringleader was pulling in up to $500,000 a month.Brent Kovar Found Guilty in $24M Crypto Ponzi SchemeBrent Kovar convicted of running a $24M crypto Ponzi, scamming 400+ investors. He faces up to 280 years in prison for wire fraud, mail fraud, and moneCFTC Charges Florida Man in $397M Crypto Ponzi SchemeThe CFTC has accused a Florida resident of running a $397 million crypto Ponzi scheme, raising fresh concerns about fraud and investor protection in t