"If Trump takes away your AI, everything is fine. If Trump takes away your iPhones, Office 365 and tractors, your country grinds to a halt. This is just not that complicated..."
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https://pluralistic.net/2026/06/18/their-trillions-our-billions/#eyes-on-the-prize

Pluralistic: AI digital sovereignty risk doesn’t exist (18 Jun 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

FBI Warns of Courier-Based Crypto Scams

Don't fall victim to crypto scams: scammers are now using couriers to collect cash from unsuspecting victims at their homes or in public, often using passwords or specific dollar bill serial numbers to authenticate the pickup. This low-tech twist on investment scams adds a frighteningly personal touch.

https://osintsights.com/fbi-warns-of-courier-based-crypto-scams?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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FBI Warns of Courier-Based Crypto Scams

Learn how courier-based crypto scams work and protect yourself from financial loss by recognizing the warning signs and taking action now against cryptocurrency investment scams.

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AI romance scams are booming and Norton says summer makes it worse

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/06/ai-romance-scams-summer-2026/

Check out today's BlockMap blog article " Avoiding Scams and Staying Safe in the Crypto Space":

https://blockmap.one/blog/avoiding-scams-and-staying-safe-in-the-crypto-space/

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Avoiding Scams and Staying Safe in the Crypto Space 🔹 BlockMap

Cryptocurrency has created exciting opportunities for financial freedom, online communities, decentralized applications, gaming, NFTs, and global payments. But as the crypto industry continues to grow, so does the number of scams targeting newcomers and experienced users alike.

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🚨 FBI IC3: Crypto kiosk scams hit $388.9M in losses during 2025.

13,460 complaints filed, with scammers abusing crypto ATMs through impersonation, QR-code fraud, and social engineering campaigns targeting older adults.

Texas, Florida, California among hardest hit.

Source: https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260515-2

Follow @technadu for more threat intel updates.

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How to Spot and Avoid Crypto Scams in the Digital World

The promise of cryptocurrency is incredible, but it is also a breeding ground for sophisticated scams. As the market grows, so do the fraudsters. Protecting your assets requires shifting from a mindset of optimism to one of extreme vigilance. Understanding how scams operate is the first line of defense. 🎣 Phase 1: Identifying the Most Common Scam Types Scammers constantly evolve their tactics. To stay safe, you must be familiar with the most prevalent methods used to trick crypto […]

https://coindropz.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/how-to-spot-and-avoid-crypto-scams-in-the-digital-world/

Telegram Abused for Crypto Scams and Android Malware Delivery

Researchers uncovered a massive scam operation, dubbed FEMITBOT, that uses Telegram's Mini Apps to spread fake crypto platforms, brand impersonations, and Android malware, with a single API string tying it all together. Victims are lured in with a convincing, app-like interface that tricks them into divulging sensitive info.

https://osintsights.com/telegram-abused-for-crypto-scams-and-android-malware-delivery?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#AndroidMalware #CryptoScams #Telegram #Femitbot #Phishing

Telegram Abused for Crypto Scams and Android Malware Delivery

Discover how FEMITBOT uses Telegram to spread crypto scams and Android malware, and learn how to protect yourself from these threats now.

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Kelp DAO exploited for $292 million with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains

https://lemmy.world/post/45812306

Kelp DAO exploited for $292 million with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains - Lemmy.World

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Czołowy bank miał pomagać w piramidzie kryptowalut wartej 328 mln USD Albo system nie działa, albo działa dokładnie tak, jak zaprojektowano Test odpowiedzialności dla tradycyjnej instytucji #krypto #kryptowaluty #cryptoscams cynicy.pl/czolowy-bank...

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Czołowy bank miał pomagać w piramidzie kryptowalut wartej 328 mln USD | Cynicy.pl

Istnieje pewna delicja w sytuacji, gdy największy bank Ameryki, którego prezes Jamie Dimon wielokrotnie publicznie krytykował Bitcoina i kryptowaluty, staje przed sądem za rzekome umożliwienie piramidy finansowej opartej właśnie na krypto. JPMorgan Chase został pozwany przez inwestorów, którzy twierdzą, że bank przez ponad dwa lata ignorował podejrzane transakcje firmy Goliath Ventures, pozwalając jej zgromadzić 328 […]

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