Scam alerts, recovery guides, and fraud industry updates. Written by analysts, verified by lawyers.
Jason Cardiff, co-founder of RengaLife and Redwood Scientific Technologies, was arrested in Ireland in June 2026 as US extradition proceedings begin for multiple federal fraud charges.
Chinese-run scam networks displaced from Southeast Asia have relocated to Sri Lanka, targeting victims worldwide with fake investments, crypto fraud, and romance scams.
Josip Heit and GSB Group signed a 45-state securities fraud settlement in 2024. As of June 2026, victims still have no refunds and US residents are actively promoting the rebranded DAO1 scheme.
New Zealand's FMA officially listed TXO Exchange on its click-a-button app Ponzi registry on June 8, 2026. If you deposited funds, here is what to do next.
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges in 2023 and sentenced to 25 years. FTX victims lost billions. Here is what the record shows and what you can do now.
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.