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SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Florida Man in Crypto App Scam

Aron Govil of Jacksonville is also being charged with scalping and insider trading in a related case.

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By Cheyenne Ligon

Jul 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 19, 2021

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Crypto Fraudster Who Robbed 3,500 Victims of Over $16M Pleads Guilty

Roger Nils-Jones Karlsson, 45, communicated with his victims encouraging their investment in various fictitious schemes.

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By Jamie Crawley

Mar 4, 2021 at 10:08 p.m. UTC

Mar 4, 2021

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'Coin Signals' Trader Arrested on $5M Crypto Fund Fraud Charges

Jeremy Spence bilked his investors out of $5 million, according to a criminal complaint.

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By Danny Nelson

Jan 26, 2021 at 6:48 p.m. UTC

Jan 26, 2021

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SEC Calls Out Suspicious Crypto Companies Targeting Global Traders

The securities regulator added eight suspect crypto entities to its watchlist Thursday.

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By Danny Nelson

Jan 22, 2021 at 2:07 a.m. UTC

Jan 22, 2021

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Crypto Ponzi Scheme Says It Has 'No Cash to Pay out' to Upset Investors

Hundreds of locals who used to eagerly gather outside the Bitcoin Wallet office in Ladysmith, South Africa are now mobbing the office to demand their money back.

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Jul 8, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2019

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Trump Task Force to Aid Crypto Crime Investigations

President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new task force that targets consumer fraud, including those involving "digital currency."

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Jul 11, 2018 at 9:35 p.m. UTC

Jul 11, 2018

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