Новости о Cryptocurrency Scam [ Фото новости ] [ Свежие новости ] | |
John McAfee Promotes Steven Seagal-Endorsed Crypto Scam Coin
By CCN. com: CCN reported deeply on a pyramid scheme involving cloud mining and a highly pumped-and-dumped cryptocurrency called B2G (“Bitcoiin2G”). It was one of the longest and deepest reports of this reporter’s life. дальше »
2019-4-20 11:47 | |
|
OneCoin Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scam Suspects Arrested in Singapore
The police in Singapore has arrested two men in connection with the OneCoin cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, The Business Times reports. News of the arrest is the latest installment in the OneCoin saga that has seen the controversial project banned by numerous countries. дальше »
2019-4-10 19:19 | |
|
|
Singapore Slams OneCoin Promoters Behind Multi-Billion ‘Crypto’ Scam
Singapore has joined a growing list of countries cracking down on the promoters of the multi-billion dollar OneCoin pyramid scheme. The Business Times reports that investigations conducted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) hav resulted in two men being charged for promoting OneCoin cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-10 12:28 | |
|
|
Cryptocurrency Rises 382% in a Day, Smells of a Potential Rekt’d Token Scam in Making
Cryptocurrency space is flooded with thousands of tokens and a new one gets added every other day. The vision behind Bitcoin was to create a decentralized currency system to give power in the hands of the community, rather than a big financial institution and banks holding a monopoly over people's money. However, as the popularity […] дальше »
2019-4-9 17:49 | |
|
|
South Korea: AI Helps in Arresting Scammers Involved in $18.7 Million Ponzi Scheme
A scam group has been arrested in Seoul for stealing over $18 million from victims after being caught by an artificial intelligence (AI) program, Korea JoongAng Daily reports on April 8, 2019. Big Crime, Big Time Crypto-related crimes are quite wide and varied. дальше »
2019-4-9 20:00 | |
|
|
Billionaire Tim Draper Slams ‘Paranoid’ Jamie Dimon, Doubles Down $250,000 Bitcoin Price
Cryptocurrency bull Tim Draper has fired a shot at the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, nearly two months after the big four U. S. bank announced the creation of a digital currency known as JPM Coin. дальше »
2019-4-8 17:45 | |
|
|
Artificial Intelligence Helps Korean Police Bust $19 Million Bitcoin Ponzi
A special South Korean investigative agency in Seoul has successfully used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unravel a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded 56,000 people of more than $18. 7 million. дальше »
2019-4-8 15:30 | |
|
|
This Top-100 Cryptocurrency Smells of a Scam – After Spiking 382% in a Day
Vestchain (VEST) just burst into the top hundred cryptocurrencies by market cap after 382% growth in the past twenty-four hours. However, a glance at the project’s Bitcointalk forum page reveals something fishy to be afoot, and there’s ample reason to believe that Vestchain might be a scam. дальше »
2019-4-8 14:45 | |
|
|
South Korean police use AI to bust $19M Bitcoin-fuelled pyramid scam
South Korean police have caught the masterminds of a Bitcoin-fuelled Ponzi scheme responsible for generating almost $19 million in revenue. The scam, called “M-Coin,” is said to have targeted those with poor understanding of the technology – mostly elderly people, retirees, and housewives – with promises of free cryptocurrency and recruitment bonuses for signing up others, reports Korea Joon Gang Daily. дальше »
2019-4-8 12:29 | |
|
|
Guinness World Record Awards Dan Larimer the Highest Number of Crypto Exit Scams, Says Satirical Article
Exit scams are a major risk in the cryptocurrency industry. These scams often involve a product that appears to be invest-worthy, only for the team or individual running it to close up shop without notice, taking the funds of investors along with them. дальше »
2019-4-7 16:16 | |
|
|
5 Crypto Phishing Scams to Be Aware Of
Crypto phishing scams are becoming one of the most profitable methods for cybercriminals to steal your cryptocurrency. Phishing for Crypto Cybercrime exists because it’s profitable. You might think the efforts of malicious actors are petty or trivial when you delete obvious scam emails from your inbox, but every so often, one of them works — and it makes money for the bad guys. дальше »
2019-4-6 14:00 | |
|
|
This Week in Cryptocurrency: March 29, 2019
This week in crypto: Another scam gets foiled, shady exchanges get called out, and one report forecasts a boom in blockchain spending. Read it all here. The post This Week in Cryptocurrency: March 29, 2019 appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:37 | |
|
|
Where’s My Tesla? Justin Sun Refuses to Honor Competition Winner
Justin Sun, Founder and CEO of the 11th largest market cap coin TRON, has faced huge criticism for a botched competition, which saw the winner of a brand new Tesla car publicly announced and then swiftly revoked, leaving confusion for the winner, and many accusing Sun of running a scam. дальше »
2019-3-29 15:34 | |
|
|
Australian celebs targeted in long-running Bitcoin scam on Facebook
Bitcoin fraudsters are still using celebrities to promote their scams on Facebook and dupe investors out of money. According to reports, Australian TV presenters Karl Stefanovic and Waleed Aly are the latest names in a long list of celebrities to fall victim to the scam. дальше »
2019-3-28 14:11 | |
|
|
New York Fraudster Faces 20 Year Sentence for Facebook Crypto Scam
New York resident Patrick McDonnell AKA “Jason Flack” was arrested and charged with nine counts of wire fraud in a Brooklyn court on Tuesday. McDonnell allegedly convinced others to “invest” in cryptocurrency through Facebook and Twitter, stealing the money for his own use and providing false balance statements in return. дальше »
2019-3-28 01:04 | |
|
|
India’s $14M Crypto Scam: Police Arrest 4 Suspects of Cashcoin Which Promised Double Returns On Investment
Indian police has arrested the ringleaders of an alleged scam cryptocurrency, Cashcoin, that resulted in $14 million being stolen… The post India’s $14M Crypto Scam: Police Arrest 4 Suspects of Cashcoin Which Promised Double Returns On Investment appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-25 10:26 | |
|
|
AriseBank CEO Cryptocurrency Scam Pleads Guilty to $4 Million Investment Fraud
Even as every aspect of the crypto industry becomes more advanced and developed, so does the prosecution of crime relating to the industry. This is why there has been a sharp rise in people being arrested and prosecuted for SIM swapping, impersonation of other firms and running crypto scams. Such is the case of AriseBank […] дальше »
2019-3-21 22:25 | |
|
|
Cryptocurrency scammer pleads guilty in $4M fraud case
AriseBank CEO Jared Rice, who faced 120 years in prison for defrauding investors of $4 million in a cryptocurrency scam, has pleaded guilty. The cryptopreneur plead guilty yesterday morning after standing in front of judges in Texas, local outlet Dallas News reports. дальше »
2019-3-21 17:54 | |
|
|
Cryptocurrency platform Augur can’t fix ‘invalid market’ scam without huge update
Decentralized betting protocol Augur is dealing with a situation: fraudsters can illegitimately profit by gaming the system, and there’s not much its devs can do about it (for now). Augur co-founder Joey Krug recently addressed community concerns about scammers taking over the platform. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:56 | |
|
|
Japan Introduces Stricter Regulation for Crypto Margin Trading
Japanese regulators have reportedly approved draft amendments to the country's financial instruments and payment services laws, introducing stricter regulations for margin trading of digital assets. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:27 | |
|
|
‘Endothermic Miners’ Scam From OnMiners Uses Fake Team, Office Photos
An self-styled cryptocurrency mining company from Luxembourg has fielded multiple scam accusations after it emerged its executives do not exist. Critics Say OnMiners Claims Too Good to Be True OnMiners, which purports to produce three mining rigs with vastly superior hash power to market competitors, used stock photos and likely fake names for its leadership on its website. дальше »
2019-3-20 14:00 | |
|
|
[UPDATE: Possible Scam] – Endothermic Mining Rigs Unveiled By Luxembourg Startup
UPDATE: After receiving some feedback from our readers, we found significant evidence that the OnMiners company is likely a scam. We will have more details shortly. OnMiners S. A. is launching a new generation of endothermic cryptocurrency mining rigs that promise high power but low energy consumption while reducing heat and noise generation. дальше »
2019-3-20 22:00 | |
|
|
Bitcoin Trend App: Is This Trading Software Legit or a Scam?
What Is Bitcoin Trend App? Bitcoin Trend App is a cryptocurrency trading application that claims to earn traders up to $500 per hour regardless of the market conditions. The app doesn’t charge any registration fees since it aims at growing the cryptocurrency market by providing traders with the necessary tools they will need to successfully […] дальше »
2019-3-18 11:36 | |
|
|
Cryptomatic App: Is it a Crypto Trading Scam or is it Legit?
What Is CryptoMatic App? CryptoMatic is new cryptocurrency trading software that automatically trades Bitcoin over the internet. David Fox, the app creator, claims that he developed the app five years ago with the aim of making it possible to trade and benefit from Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-18 11:16 | |
|
|
Did Christchurch Killer Invested in Crypto Scam Bitconnect?
CoinSpeaker Did Christchurch Killer Invested in Crypto Scam Bitconnect?New Zealand has suffered one of its darkest days after a terrorist went to his “terminating spree” to several Christchurch mosques killing 49 people. дальше »
2019-3-15 17:26 | |
|
|
Pakistani Cryptocurrency Scammers Steal $250,000 From Businessmen In China, Get Jail Sentence
Bitcoin Scammers From Pakistan Steal $250,000 From Chinese Businessmen And Receive Jail Sentence Three criminals from Pakistan have been sentenced to one year in prison each after participating in a Bitcoin (BTC) scam. дальше »
2019-3-12 22:34 | |
|
|
Here are the 3 ways OneCoin defrauded cryptocurrency investors for billions
The alleged ringleaders of OneCoin, the multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency-fuelled pyramid scheme, have finally been busted. On Friday, US authorities apprehended brother-and-sister duo Konstantin Ignatov and Ruja Ignatova at Los Angeles International Airport over their role in the international blockchain-based scam, reports Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:42 | |
|
|
Nouriel Roubini Bashes Crypto, Says “Cryptocurrency as a Technology Has Absolutely No Basis for Success”
Nouriel Roubini, infamous for his anti-cryptocurrency stance, having called it a scam and that it is worse than the… The post Nouriel Roubini Bashes Crypto, Says “Cryptocurrency as a Technology Has Absolutely No Basis for Success” appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-11 11:30 | |
|
|
Worse than BitConnect? Leader of Billion Dollar Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scam “OneCoin” Arrested
The leader of a prolific cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, OneCoin, was arrested and charged on Mar. 6th. OneCoin Ltd. claims to have 3 million members—or victims—worldwide and has generated over €3. дальше »
2019-3-11 08:15 | |
|
|
FBI Nabs OneCoin Ringleader at LAX as Massive Crypto Scam Unravels
On March 6th, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested OneCoin ringleader Konstantin Ignatov at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The government alleges that he was one of several masterminds behind the multi-billion dollar crypto pyramid scheme. дальше »
2019-3-9 04:30 | |
|
|
Bulgarian cryptocurrency scam lures UK investors with fake FCA accreditation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning consumers to be extra vigilant as cryptocurrency scammers are falsely claiming to have FCA accreditation. In a statement from yesterday, the FCA warned Bulgaria-based blockchain startup Next Coin Market is misleading UK-based investors by linking to a fake website that suggests the company has been fully authorized by the FCA, despite having received no such accreditation. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:17 | |
|
|
Jackson Palmer Of Dogecoin Reports About “The Laziest Crypto Scam Ever” in ‘Dogx Wallet’
Earlier today Jackson Plamer, one of the founders of popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin took to Twitter to report about a new crypto scam which he deems “one of the laziest scams” that he has ever seen. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:58 | |
|
|
Bitcoin pyramid scheme leaves Kenyans out of pocket after exit scam
A Bitcoin-fuelled pyramid scheme from Brazil has pulled its inevitable “exit scam,” stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a number of Kenyan cryptocurrency investors. The scam, known as “Velox 10,” suddenly disappeared early this week. дальше »
2019-3-5 17:39 | |
|
|
Jason Bloomberg Calls Ripple a Scam and XRP a Pump and Dump Project, But is that Really What it is?
Ripple (XRP) has been at the centre stage of the cryptocurrency industry in the last week with many great developments in its favor. However, Forbes Contributor, Jason Bloomberg seems to be taking all the fun away. дальше »
2019-3-3 11:37 | |
|
|
Scammer Accused of Duping Victims of over $400,000 Arrested
Wong Chung-kit, a Hong Kong scammer who has made over $400,000 from peddling fraudulent mining machines, has been arrested, as reported on February 28, 2019. To the Slammer Wong Ching-kit, a Hong Kong-based crypto entrepreneur, has been arrested for running a scam selling fraudulent crypto mining machines to his victims. дальше »
2019-3-2 18:00 | |
|
|
Analyst Calls Ripple a Pump and Dump Scheme, Analyzes XRP as a Cryptocurrency Scam
A few days ago, a leading IT industry analyst Jason Bloomberg, released a piece related to JP Morgan’s virtual currency, the JPM Coin. In this article he suggested that there are some indications that Ripple could be a scam. дальше »
2019-3-2 07:42 | |
|
|
Back With An Evolutionary Vengeance, Twitter’s Crypto Scam Bots Make A Return In 2019
Back With An Evolutionary Vengeance – Twitter's Scam Bots Make A Return In 2019 While the cryptocurrency market has steadily moved out of the 2018 frost of winter and into the spring of 2019, it wouldn't be a ‘complete' market without one thing – Scammers, both human and automated. Specifically, we have seen Ethereum-based Scam […] дальше »
2019-3-2 23:30 | |
|
|
Man Behind “My Big Coin” Scam Charged by DOJ
A New York Man has been charged with four counts of wire fraud and three counts of unlawful monetary transactions after peddling a false coin to investors, the Department of Justice revealed on February 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-2 20:00 | |
|
|
Twitter’s cryptocurrency scam bots are back with a fresh new look
Cryptocurrency in 2019 has been missing one key ingredient, Ethereum scambots on Twitter. The good news is: they’re back! Those pesky fraudsters are up to their usual shenanigans, but this time they’ve been given a fancy makeover (new year, new do?), complete with an impressively modern design. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:52 | |
|
|
Bitcoin Scammers Take Advantage of Already-Dismal Square Earnings
Just when Jack Dorsey’s week was starting to look up, he must contend with yet another cryptocurrency giveaway scam. But while Twitter has long been rife with these fraudulent schemes, this particular bitcoin scam targets his other company – digital payments firm Square. дальше »
2019-3-1 00:15 | |
|
|
Indian Police Crash “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Crypto Scam and Charge Mastermind
Con artists in India have been accused of duping at least 12 people of over $250,000 in the latest cryptocurrency scam. Local business people were persuaded into investing in the KBC Coin and promising them huge returns. дальше »
2019-3-1 20:00 | |
|
|
New York Crypto Fraudster Charged for ‘My Big Coin’ Scam
If you search the web for “My Big Coin,” you find a lot of seemingly-legitimate results. Even Crunchbase has a listing for My Big Coin. As recently as Valentine’s Day, the cryptocurrency project was tweeting to their more than 260,000 followers. дальше »
2019-2-28 22:50 | |
|
|
Indian Police Discover New Scam ICO ‘Bitstrades’ After Advertising On CoinMarketCap Website
Indian Police Discover Scam ICO One of the most common ways by which scams in the cryptocurrency world are perpetuated is through ICOs. In 2018, the SEC was even forced to shut down a good number of ICOs for being unregulated or being outright scams. дальше »
2019-2-28 22:42 | |
|
|
Facts About The New Cryptocurrency Coin On The Blockchain: GRIN
The New Kid On The Blockchain: GRIN A big part of today's life is ones online persona. The constant digitization of life has its allure but in doing so, there is a tradeoff; a decrease in privacy. It is no longer optional either, from major companies like Facebook and Google to small-time scam stars, the […] дальше »
2019-2-27 19:49 | |
|
|
Scam ICO advertised on CoinMarketCap busted by police in India
Cryptocurrency scams that have been running for years in India are finally getting busted by the local police. Criminal investigation authorities in the Indian state of Gujarat have booked five people for running a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) called Bitstrades. дальше »
2019-2-27 19:07 | |
|
|