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Over 186,000 investors lost EUR 645 million in the JuicyFields cannabis Ponzi scheme. Europol made 9 arrests. Civil lawsuits against iSX Bank are active now.
The DOJ seized $225.3M tied to pig butchering crypto fraud in June 2025. Over 400 victims identified. If you lost money to a crypto confidence scam, here is what to do now.
The BC Securities Commission issued a fraud warning against Polar Tensor on June 1, 2026. Victims report blocked withdrawals as the platform shows signs of collapse.
CryptoGold Exchange promotes GGC tokens as gold-backed assets, but the platform admits no gold backing exists. Its operator has a documented SEC fraud judgment and a criminal history spanning the US and Ukraine.
Goliath Ventures, formerly Gen-Z Venture Firm, raised at least $328 million from over 2,000 investors with false promises of monthly crypto "liquidity pool" returns. CEO Christopher Delgado was arrested in February 2026 on wire fraud and money laundering charges. Here's how the scheme worked and what victims can do.
Xtrade Exchange launched in February 2026 with anonymous ownership and promises of up to 1% daily crypto returns. DefendMe analysts identify it as a click-a-button Ponzi scheme recycling new deposits to pay earlier investors.
YepBit has been flagged by regulators in Australia and the Philippines. If you deposited money into YepBit and cannot withdraw, here is what the evidence shows and what you can do now.
Alaska regulators warned investors about BG Wealth Sharing and DSJ Exchange in May 2026. The scheme collapsed, then launched a fake-tax exit scam. Here is what victims can do now.
Criminals are using generative AI to clone the voices of family members and extract money in real time. Here is what victims need to know and what to do next.
AGPro Quantify promises up to 55% daily returns via a fake quantitative trading app. DefendMe analysts identify classic Ponzi mechanics. Here is what victims can do now.
PartnerCo is a Utah-based MLM that emerged from the bankruptcy of NewAge. Its compensation structure and autoship recruitment model raise serious pyramid scheme concerns.
AI-powered crypto scams stole an estimated $20 billion from Americans in 2025, per FBI data. Gen Z and older victims alike are being targeted with script-driven manipulation. Here is what victims can do now.