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The 'Middle Eastern Prince' Swindles a Wealthy Woman: Renting Planes and Rolls-Royces, Scamming 120 Million Over Three Years

Two brothers who posed as "Middle Eastern princes" have been sentenced in the United States to 24 and 23 years in prison, respectively, and ordered to pay over $21.2 million in restitution and back taxes. Over three years, they fraudulently obtained approximately $21 million, primarily by promoting fictitious investment projects, including a non-existent cryptocurrency mining operation in a former General Electric industrial park in East Cleveland. The brothers, aged 42 and 33, created elaborate personas: one claimed to be a wealthy royal family heir and the city's "International Economic Advisor," while the other posed as a hedge fund manager with expertise from watching the TV show *Billions*. They bolstered their image by renting luxury cars and private jets and cultivating a relationship with a local mayor's chief of staff, who provided official-looking documents and government event access. A significant portion of the victims' funds, about $18 million, came from a single Chinese investor, a woman from Sichuan with experience in Bitcoin mining. The brothers also defrauded several women, including one former girlfriend. Their scheme unraveled when the primary investor discovered her $6 million worth of mining equipment had been sold off. The case highlights a trend of impostors using fabricated "Middle Eastern royal" identities to target wealthy individuals. Similar incidents include a "Dubai prince" who recently promoted a $500 million family office in Hong Kong and a Colombian man who impersonated a Saudi prince for decades in the US before being caught and sentenced in 2019.

marsbit06/11 07:43

The 'Middle Eastern Prince' Swindles a Wealthy Woman: Renting Planes and Rolls-Royces, Scamming 120 Million Over Three Years

marsbit06/11 07:43

X Eyes Auto-Lock For Crypto Mentions After Tortoise Death Hoax

A Solana memecoin named JONATHAN surged over 6,000% following a hoax on X that falsely reported the death of Jonathan, a 193-year-old tortoise. The scam originated from a fake account impersonating the tortoise’s real veterinarian, Joe Hollins, and was amplified by some news outlets before being debunked. Both the Governor of Saint Helena and the actual veterinarian confirmed Jonathan was alive. In response, X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, announced the platform is implementing auto-locking and verification for users who mention cryptocurrency for the first time, aiming to reduce such scams. The incident highlights a common fraud pattern: using impersonation and emotional stories to promote fraudulent tokens quickly before the truth emerges. The token’s value briefly spiked but later pulled back sharply.

bitcoinist04/03 18:32

X Eyes Auto-Lock For Crypto Mentions After Tortoise Death Hoax

bitcoinist04/03 18:32

ZachXBT Exposes Crypto Scams Exploiting Iran War Narrative to Target Users

ZachXBT has exposed a coordinated crypto scam campaign exploiting the Iran war narrative to target users globally. Scammers are leveraging breaking news through phishing attacks, fake websites, and social media impersonation to steal credentials. These attacks use fear-based stories and impersonate trusted services to manipulate users into making impulsive decisions without verification. The investigation highlights that scammers constantly update their tactics to capitalize on geopolitical events, misinformation, and emotional investment decisions. ZachXBT urges users to verify sources, avoid suspicious links, and use authentic platforms to mitigate risks amid rising global crypto scams.

TheNewsCrypto03/23 12:56

ZachXBT Exposes Crypto Scams Exploiting Iran War Narrative to Target Users

TheNewsCrypto03/23 12:56

Crypto Users Hit By 1,400% Surge In Impersonation Scams, Research Shows

Impersonation scams surged by 1,400% in 2025, causing billions in losses as criminals used AI tools, voice cloning, and fake customer-support schemes. The average scam amount increased by over 600%, with AI-enabled methods proving several times more profitable. Scammers impersonated exchange staff and celebrities using deepfakes and sophisticated social engineering, making operations more efficient and harder to trace. One high-profile case stole nearly $16 million. Total on-chain crypto scam losses for 2025 are estimated between $14 billion and $17 billion.

bitcoinist01/14 15:31

Crypto Users Hit By 1,400% Surge In Impersonation Scams, Research Shows

bitcoinist01/14 15:31

$2M Crypto Stolen in Fake Coinbase Support Social Engineering Scam

An alleged scammer posing as a Coinbase support employee stole over $2 million in cryptocurrency using social engineering tactics. The fraudster contacted victims through platforms like Telegram and fake support chats, gaining their trust to trick them into revealing sensitive account details or authorizing transactions to wallets he controlled. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT identified the scammer by analyzing Telegram screenshots, social media posts, and on-chain transactions. The scam relied on impersonation rather than hacking, using spoofed emails and accounts to appear legitimate. Coinbase emphasizes that its official support will never ask for passwords, 2FA codes, or request funds to external wallets. Previous incidents involved compromised support agents leaking customer data for scams. Investors are advised to use hardware wallets, avoid sharing personal information, and verify support through official channels to protect against such evolving threats.

TheNewsCrypto12/30 10:08

$2M Crypto Stolen in Fake Coinbase Support Social Engineering Scam

TheNewsCrypto12/30 10:08

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