Recovery Scams: The Second Fraud Targeting Forex and Crypto Victims

Fake ‘fund recovery’ services are a growing second scam targeting people who already lost money to brokers. Regulators including FinCEN flagged them in 2026 — how to spot them.

Deepfake Elon Musk Videos Fuel ‘Quantum AI’ Crypto Scams in 2026

Deepfake videos of Elon Musk are pushing a fake platform called ‘Quantum AI’ to lure crypto investors in 2026. How the scam works and how to avoid celebrity-endorsement fraud.

Hong Kong Investment Scam Losses Stay High at HK$1.65 Billion

Hong Kong investment scam cases fell 15% in H1 2026 but losses stayed high at HK$1.65 billion, with fraudsters posing as reps of legitimate overseas firms. How to stay safe.

Singapore Seizes S$160M from Capital Asia Investments in Laundering Probe

Singapore authorities seized over S$160 million and arrested directors of Capital Asia Investments amid a money-laundering probe linked to cross-border scam networks.

ASIC Removes 19,400 Scams as AI Deepfake Endorsements Surge

ASIC reports removing a record 19,400 online scams, up 182%, as AI deepfake videos impersonate celebrities and experts to push fake investments. What to watch for.

Man Charged in $16 Million ‘Triangle’ Crypto Pig-Butchering Scam

A man has been charged over a ‘massive’ $16 million pig-butchering crypto scam involving a fake platform called Triangle. How the scheme worked and the lessons for investors.

FinCEN Flags ~$13 Billion in Scam-Centre Activity in 2026 Alert

FinCEN’s September 2026 alert identified nearly $13 billion in suspected illicit activity tied to overseas scam centres running pig butchering and crypto fraud. Key red flags.

Turkey Busts $3 Billion Forex Fraud Network: 191 Detained

Turkish authorities detained 191 people in a $3 billion international forex fraud investigation. What happened and how to protect yourself from large-scale broker scams.

10 Warning Signs of Unregulated Forex Brokers in 2026 (And How to Verify Regulation)

Unregulated forex brokers leave traders with no recourse when funds disappear. Learn the 10 warning signs of scam and unregulated brokers, how to verify regulation on official registers, and what to do if you’ve been scammed.