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Breaking: Target (yes, the retail giant) hacked to promote Bitcoin scam
Twitter cryptocurrency scammers have claimed their largest prey ever: hackers briefly hijacked the official account of American retail behemoth Target to push malicious Bitcoin giveaway links to its almost two million followers. дальше »
2018-11-13 14:30 | |
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Korean Exchange Pure-Bit Pulled an Exit Scam of at Least $2.87 Million Worth of Ether
Funds from another ICO have just disappeared into thin air leaving investors in total despair. Pure-Bit pulled out this latest scam on November 9, 2018 at 5 PM Korea Standard Time. The exit cost investors 13,678 ETH, which translates to roughly $2. дальше »
2018-11-12 18:59 | |
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British Regulator FCA Warns UK Crypto Investors Of AsicTrader Bitcoin Brokerage Scam
FCA AsicTrader Scam The British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been mired in dealing with an uptick in scam artists attempting to take advantage of members of the public and convincing them to part with their funds. дальше »
2018-11-11 00:38 | |
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Pure Bit Blockchain Company Allegedly Pulls Latest ICO Crypto Scam with $2.7 Million Going Missing
One of the biggest benefits and downfalls for investors in the cryptocurrency market is the initial coin offering (ICO). There are many people who are able to get in at the ground level with brand new tokens and exchange, but this crowdfunding method is also used by groups and individuals will less savory plans. TheNextWeb […] дальше »
2018-11-11 21:38 | |
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Crypto Exchange in South Korea Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $30 Million
Pure Bit, a cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, has allegedly pulled an exit scam, disappearing with more than $30 million worth of user funds. On Nov. 9, as BlockchainROK, a trusted news source in South Korea reported, the management team of Pure Bit started to delete social media handles of the exchange and kicking users […] The post Crypto Exchange in South Korea Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $30 Million appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-11-10 12:35 | |
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ICO Exit Scam? 13,000 Ethereum (ETH), Crypto Startup Disappear Overnight
South Korean ICO Steals $2. 7 Million In Ethereum (ETH) Although the fear of scams in the nascent crypto industry is often well overblown, on Friday, reports arose that an apparently South Korea-based crypto-centric startup pulled a devastating exit scam on its private sale investors, stealing thousands of Ethereum (ETH) in the process. дальше »
2018-11-10 04:49 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency startup reportedly pulls a $2.7M exit scam
2018 will certainly go down as the year of the exit scam as yet another initial coin offering (ICO) has disappeared out of thin air – along with millions worth of investors’ cryptocurrency. Blockchain company Pure Bit has seemingly walked off with $2. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:17 | |
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Twitter Crypto Scammers Steal $150K by Posing as Elon Musk
Scammers plaguing a popular social media platform have successfully stolen over $150,000 in cryptocurrency. They used the verified accounts of two prominent British businesses by posing as Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk. дальше »
2018-11-7 02:00 | |
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Oyster Exit Scam Victims Prepare to Take Legal Action
Most cryptocurrency users are well aware of the recent Oyster project failure. Although it remains unclear if this was an exit scam or something else taking place entirely, legal action appears to be more than warranted. дальше »
2018-11-7 23:19 | |
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Fake Elon Musk Account Promotes Bitcoin Scam on Twitter
Cryptocurrency scammers have impersonated Tesla CEO Elon Musk, by hacking and compromising several verified Twitter accounts on November 5, 2018. According to Business Insider, while Twitter has previously attempted to stop impersonation scams, the hackers have managed to promote their tweets and capitalize on the cryptocurrency frenzy. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:00 | |
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Scam Me Once: Twitter Promotes Fake Elon Musk’s ‘Bitcoic’ Giveaway
Twitter has come under fire from cryptocurrency commentators once again after the social network began actively promoting an ongoing scam involving a Bitcoin giveaway. ‘Elon Musk’ Offers Millions of Dollars in ‘Bitcoic’ The scam, which has involved various accounts in recent weeks, currently revolves around a fake Elon Musk account using the hijacked Twitter handle of publishing house Pantheon Books. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:00 | |
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My Cryptobit: Crypto MLM Scam Or Convincing Investment?
Lately, My Cryptobit has been pitching itself as a business opportunity for individuals looking to earn from cryptocurrency. However, it’s safe to start this review by saying the site is far from a safe option to invest in as it remains shady in the name of a specific investment platform. But which reasons would be […] дальше »
2018-11-5 10:03 | |
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Substratum (SUB Token) Faces Scam Accusations Due to Faking GitHub Activity Numbers
The cryptocurrency market is full of scams and projects without a clear path. Their main intention is to profit from investors that do not have a clear regulatory framework. Substratum (SUB) seems to be one of these coins and projects. дальше »
2018-11-5 08:49 | |
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Lawsuit Filed Against Rapper T.I. for Participation in Alleged Cryptocurrency Scam
According to reports, a group of 25 investors have filed a lawsuit against T. I. and a businessman for their involvement in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. Rapper T. I. and businessman Ryan Felton now face a lawsuit from a collective of 25 investors who said the duo peddled a digital currency that was a get-rich-quick scheme. дальше »
2018-11-5 05:30 | |
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Top Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency News For This November Weekend [VIDEO]
Easy Rates Converter' Phishing Scam for Crypto Login Credentials Found on Google Play App ‘Easy Rates Converter' Phishing Scam for Crypto Login Credentials Found on Google Play App One Alpha Data Shows Israeli Crypto Startups Secured $600 Million+ Via ICOs In 2018 One Alpha Data Shows Israeli Crypto Startups Secured $600 Million+ Via ICOs In […] дальше »
2018-11-5 23:03 | |
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‘Easy Rates Converter’ Phishing Scam for Crypto Login Credentials Found on Google Play App
One of the most common ways for hackers to steal information from cryptocurrency investors is with phishing scams. Even though it requires plenty of technical work to set this up, a new video was published to show how an app called Easy Rates Converter managed to find its way onto Google Play, collecting sensitive data. […] дальше »
2018-11-3 02:34 | |
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Another Rapper Sued in Alleged Crypto Scam, Interest Grows Across Hip-Hop
The rapper known as T. I. has reportedly been sued for his involvement in a cryptocurrency token scam that left investors high and dry. Rapper T. I. Accused of Defrauding Crypto Investors According to celebrity gossip outlet TMZ, rapper T. дальше »
2018-11-3 01:00 | |
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Canadian Regulators Warn Investors about Scam Crypto Firms
In a bid to sanitize the local finance ecosystem, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), one of the thirteen provincial financial watchdogs in crypto-friendly Canada, has warned investors to be wary of Eyeline Trading, an unregistered firm that claims to offer cryptocurrency trading and other bitcoin-linked investment products to clients, reported Finance Magnates on October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:00 | |
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Investors Beware: Oyster Price Pumps Despite Blatant Exit Scam
Even though the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow and expand, some key problems persist. Oyster has been an interesting example in this regard, as this exit scamming project is still going through a hefty price increase. дальше »
2018-11-1 11:20 | |
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Has Warren Buffett Made a U-Turn on Crypto Investments?
For years now, Warren Buffett has been talking against cryptocurrencies, and Bitcoin especially, claiming that this technology is nothing more than a bubble and a scam. However, recent reports indicate that he may have had a change of heart. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:00 | |
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Oyster’s Creator Says Its PRL Cryptocurrency Token Is A Ponzi Scheme After Exit Scam
Oyster (PLR) is a project that has been getting some serious shade lately – and perhaps rightly so. The platform’s creator, who goes by the pseudonym “Bruno Block” recently pinpointed a vulnerable point in the smart contract token contract. дальше »
2018-10-31 09:48 | |
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After Exit Scamming, Oyster Creator Proclaims Cryptocurrency is a Ponzi
Less than two months from today, NASDAQ and Bakkt are slated to launch their cryptocurrency trading tools to institutional investors. At the same time, major projects continue to exit scam and defraud their communities. дальше »
2018-10-31 06:32 | |
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Oyster Pearl’s Anonymous Founder Disappears after Selling $300,000 Worth of Ill-Obtained PRL Tokens
The founder of Oyster Protocol, a cryptocurrency project which raised a modest 3,000 ETH in November 2017, has gone missing after an alleged “exit scam” which saw them print four million PRL tokens and disappear from all social media, as per an official tweet on October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 02:00 | |
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Gone With $60 Million: MapleChange Cryptocurrency Exchange Exit Scam Disguised As a ‘Legitimate’ Hack
Scam artists are at it again. MapleChange, a small cryptocurrency exchange based in Alberta, Canada has shut down its operations following an alleged hack which wiped away 913 Bitcoins ($60 million) in customer funds. дальше »
2018-10-30 13:59 | |
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Canadian Crypto Exchange MapleChange’s Alleged Theft Spurs Rumors of Exit Strategy Scam
Canadian Crypto Exchange Experiences Alleged Theft, Spurring Rumors of Potential Exit Strategy Instead MapleChange is one of the latest cryptocurrency exchanges to come from Canada, but they recently experienced a loss of their funding, which allegedly included 913 Bitcoin, which was valued at $5. дальше »
2018-10-30 04:30 | |
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‘We Have No More Funds’: Canadian Exchange MapleChange Exit Scams
A Canadian cryptocurrency exchange has closed down, claiming that a hacker had withdrawn all the funds. But many are suggesting that this is nothing more than an exit scam. A Scam I Am? The exchange, MapleChange, opened in May and listed 62 tokens, including Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum. дальше »
2018-10-30 04:00 | |
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Rumors of Exit Scam Swirl as Maplechange Loses Funds in Hack
Maplechange, a small Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, has ceased operations following the purported theft of all the funds it was holding. Despite promises of an investigation into the matter, many have accused the exchange of attempting to stage an exit scam. дальше »
2018-10-29 18:50 | |
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Canada’s MapleChange Cryptocurrency Exchange Gets Hacked, Loses All Funds in Exit Scam
The cryptocurrency exchange MapleChange announced on Twitter that they have been hacked and that they are unable to give funds back to users. The exchange is not important in the market but several users have been affected by this issue. дальше »
2018-10-29 02:14 | |
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Belgium’s FSMS Compiles List of 99 Crypto Scams, Gives Advice on Fraud Protection
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority has published a public service announcement warning would-be investors against 99 scam cryptocurrency websites. They have also published a guide to help investors avoid being taken in by crypto fraud. дальше »
2018-10-29 00:05 | |
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Polish Authorities Seize Over $10 Million Dollars From DasCoin Crypto MLM Scam
Polish authorities seized over 44 million PLN ($11. 6 million dollars) from DasCoin, a Ponzi scheme company that scammed users with fraudulent investments. According to local reports, Ewa Bialik, a spokesperson of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the recent seizure of these funds. дальше »
2018-10-28 21:48 | |
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Your computer could be mining cryptocurrency now – here’s how to stop it
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Every week there seems to be an alert for a new cryptocurrency hack or scam. дальше »
2018-10-25 18:10 | |
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How to stop cryptojackers from jacking your CPU
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Every week there seems to be an alert for a new cryptocurrency hack or scam. дальше »
2018-10-25 18:10 | |
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Irish Presidential Hopeful Gavin Duffy Has Identity Used Again by Crypto Scammers
Dragon’s Den entrepreneur and Irish Presidential candidate, Gavin Duffy, has once again had his identity used by a cryptocurrency scam. Images of Duffy and fake testimonials were used to promote Bitcoin Revolution, a fraudulent automated trading platform. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:30 | |
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Floyd Mayweather And DJ Khaled Reportedly Sued Over Crypto Scam Participation
Producer DJ Khaled and boxer Floyd Mayweather have allegedly been sued over their involvement as celebrity endorsers with the Centra Tech cryptocurrency scam. An exclusive report from TMZ said boxer Floyd Mayweather and well-known producer DJ Khaled are involved with a lawsuit claiming they participated in the Centra Tech cryptocurrency scam. дальше »
2018-10-21 11:00 | |
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
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Bitcoin Scammer Arrested In Thailand
The $34 million Bitcoin scam has its prime suspect named Prinya Jaravijit who was arrested in Thailand after returning to the country. Jaravijit is allegedly part of a scam which saw a man from Finland, Aarini Otava Saarimaa scammed out of over 5,500 Bitcoins, this would be worth around $34 million in today’s market. дальше »
2018-10-17 12:00 | |
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$11M Indian cryptocurrency scam investigation stalls as victims avoid testifying
It seems there’s news of a new cryptocurrency scam every week. Usually, as victims come forward the scam is revealed and the perpetrators get caught. However, one scam investigation in India has hit a dead end. дальше »
2018-10-16 15:47 | |
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Nouriel Roubini Expands Anti-Cryptocurrency Crusade to Blockchain Technology
Controversial economist and professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, Nouriel Roubini, has long been a detractor of cryptocurrencies, first warning investors against the “scam” in 2013. дальше »
2018-10-16 00:30 | |
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Crypto And Blockchain Head Jimmy Song: EOS Is A Scam, Bashes ‘Bcash’ And Ethers ETH In Interview
The cryptocurrency industry is probably most familiar with Jimmy song as a Bitcoin developer and educator, but there are still ways that he can influence the industry. He recently sat down with Crypto Insider to talk about his views on blockchain technologies and about several crypto projects. дальше »
2018-10-15 10:56 | |
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Crypto Startup Ruled Not Responsible For $62,500 Bitcoin ATM Scam
Canadian Woman Falls Victim To Bitcoin ATM Sting Although many seasoned cryptocurrency investors understand the scams that plague this nascent industry, there are some no-coiners — unenlightened folk if you will — that still fall victim to life-altering Bitcoin scams and schemes that drain their bank account. дальше »
2018-10-14 22:08 | |
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Ethereum Cofounder Vitalik Buterin Answers Dr Doom’s ‘Ether Scam’ Claim
Was the Ether premining a “criminal” act, and should Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin be called out for this “scam”? Notable economist and New York University professor Dr. Nouriel Roubini thinks so. дальше »
2018-10-14 19:19 | |
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Bitcoin Scam: Thailand Police Finally Nabs Kingpin in Popular Cryptocurrency Scam
Thai authorities have arrested a prime suspect involved in a cryptocurrency scam worth 797 million baht. Details of the Arrest The Thailand Police arrested Parinya Jaravijit, elder brother of Thai actor, Jirapisit “Boom” Jaravijit, on October 11 (Thursday), at the Suvarnabhumi Airport. дальше »
2018-10-13 10:19 | |
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Nouriel Roubini Sounds off on Cryptocurrencies in Senate Hearing
Noted economist Nouriel Roubini sounded off on virtual currency and blockchain in a recent Senate hearing. The NYU professor classified cryptocurrency as a big scam and a bubble. Prominent economist Nouriel Roubini is one of the few who accurately predicted the 2008 financial crisis. дальше »
2018-10-13 05:00 | |
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