Crypto News– The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), a specialized police unit in the United Kingdom tasked with analyzing and gathering intelligence on fraud and finance-related cybercrimes, has taken action by blocking 43 web domains associated with fraudulent activities.
London Police Step In: 43 Crypto Phishing Domains Blocked to Protect Investors
In an update provided by Pete O’Doherty, the interim commissioner of the City of London Police, it was revealed that the NFIB uncovered a spoof email address masquerading as the legitimate crypto site blockchain.com. Subsequent investigations led to the discovery of an additional 42 web domains, including ones with names like “actionfraud.info” and “department-fraud.com.” Upon identification, authorities swiftly blocked these domains to prevent further fraudulent activities.
The NFIB emphasized the importance of reporting cybercrimes through their official channels and hotline for those who become victims. As of December 2023, the unit had already taken down nearly 300,000 malicious websites based on reports received. Among the reported phishing attempts, some included deceptive tactics such as falsely claiming that email recipients had won a Tupperware set. Phishing scams remain a persistent issue within the cryptocurrency community.
In a separate incident on Jan. 20, hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor disclosed a security breach compromising the data of 66,000 users. Following this breach, at least 41 users reported receiving phishing emails requesting sensitive information to gain access to their crypto wallets.
Moreover, a widespread phishing campaign targeted numerous crypto investors’ email addresses. On Jan. 23, the crypto community identified a phishing attack perpetrated by fraudsters impersonating major Web3 companies. Hackers initiated an email campaign promoting fake token airdrops, masquerading as reputable entities like Cointelegraph, WalletConnect, and Token Terminal, among others.
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