Secret Service news and trends

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
Cryptocurrency // June 18, 2025

The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Secret Service: Chinese Hackers Swiped $20M in COVID Relief Funds
Fraud Attack // December 06, 2022

Federal authorities say Chinese hackers have stolen $20 million in COVID relief money since 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Fraudsters Shift Focus to Big-Ticket Real Estate Closing Scams
Security & Fraud // October 09, 2022

The Secret Service has been looking into identifying scammers moving millions of stolen dollars through banks around the New York tri-state area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Secret Service Recovers $286M in COVID Aid Stolen by ID Fraud
Security & Fraud // August 28, 2022

The Secret Service has reportedly recovered $286 million in COVID-19 relief funds that had been obtained illegally by people using fake identities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Interviews & Exclusives
How Visa And The US Secret Service Are Flattening The COVID-19 Fraud Curve

April 06, 2020
Fraudsters don’t get furloughs, they aren’t much for vacationing, and they certainly aren’t above taking advantage of a bad situation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Quick Reads
Secret Service Plans Global Expansion of Anti-Crypto Crime Effort

July 06, 2025
The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly expanding its cryptocurrency crime prevention efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes

June 18, 2025
The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from...

Secret Service: Chinese Hackers Swiped $20M in COVID Relief Funds

December 06, 2022
Federal authorities say Chinese hackers have stolen $20 million in COVID relief money since 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Fraudsters Shift Focus to Big-Ticket Real Estate Closing Scams

October 09, 2022
The Secret Service has been looking into identifying scammers moving millions of stolen dollars through banks around the New York tri-state area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...