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Cryptocurrency

Woman loses thousands in jury duty crypto-scam

  • Jun 18

2 men accused of violent crypto robberies in Bay Area appear in court

  • May 13

Judge denies Sam Bankman-Fried new trial

  • Apr 29

Bay Area retiree loses $500K to pig butcher scam despite son's pleas

  • Feb 19

Bay Area woman gets back $350K after life savings lost in crypto scam

  • Jan 13

Widow loses nearly $1M in crypto scheme, ChatGPT alerts her to scam

  • Dec 6, 2025

Coinme fined $300K, ordered to reimburse Bay Area scam victim $50K

  • Nov 1, 2025

Bay Area widower loses $1M to 'wrong number' crypto romance scam

  • Oct 30, 2025

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2 men accused of violent robberies, stealing $6.5M in cryptocurrency in Bay Area, LA appear in court

  • May 13
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SF retiree loses $500K life savings to pig butcher scam despite warnings from family, friends

  • Feb 19
5:56

Widow loses nearly $1M in crypto scheme, ChatGPT alerts her to scam

  • Dec 6, 2025
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Coinme fined $300K, ordered to reimburse Bay Area scam victim $50K

  • Nov 1, 2025
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Bay Area widower lured to fake romance, loses $1 million in 'wrong number' crypto scam

  • Oct 30, 2025
5:46

SJ dad lured to Bitcoin ATM in latest scheme to steal money

  • Oct 10, 2025
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SFPD accepts $9.4 million from cryptocurrency billionaire

  • Jun 6, 2025
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SFPD accepts $9.4 million from cryptocurrency billionaire

  • Jun 5, 2025

Latest Stories

North Carolina man's crypto account drained of $80,000 after he clicks on link for virtual meeting

"It's one of the risks that I guess you're willing to take. This one hit a bit harder because I've never really been scammed like this."

  • Oct 21, 2025

San Jose dad lured to Bitcoin ATM by scammer claiming to be son in latest scheme to steal money

The ABC7 News I-Team looks into a growing scam that caused a San Jose dad to send thousands of dollars to scammers using a Bitcoin ATM. Here's what to know.

  • Oct 10, 2025
White Settlement Police Department

Bitcoin ATMs increasingly used by scammers to target victims, critics say

Bitcoin ATMs, which allow users to insert cash and send it to a digital wallet anywhere in the world, are increasingly being used by scammers to dupe Americans.

  • Oct 9, 2025
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Major 401(k) changes: What to know about Trump's new crypto and private equity rules

Trump's executive order allows cryptocurrency and private equity in 401(k) plans, while experts debate the risks and benefits of alternative assets in retirement accounts

  • Aug 7, 2025

Suspect in NYC crypto kidnapping, torture case allegedly involved his assistant: DA

One of two men charged with torturing an Italian cryptocurrency holder inside a luxury New York City townhouse repeatedly messaged an assistant to keep eyes on the alleged victim, according to prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney's office.

  • Jul 24, 2025