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Three Security Checkups Every Crypto Owner Must Do
Are you protecting your horde of crypto? Do you know how to keep yourself safe online from hackers, scammers and fraudsters? Read to find out. One of the biggest benefits of cryptocurrency can also be seen as its biggest weakness. дальше »
2020-2-22 13:24 | |
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Ripple CEO Is Criticized for Misrepresenting Bitcoin and Ethereum
Coinspeaker Ripple CEO Is Criticized for Misrepresenting Bitcoin and EthereumThe cryptocurrency community has nothing against literally thousands of ICO scammers destroying this field right away but they don't like what Ripple CEO is doing and saying about Ethereum and Bitcoin. дальше »
2020-2-19 11:17 | |
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Crypto Ponzi Scammers Who Duped Professional Sports People Are Jailed
More skulduggery in the cryptocurrency space as two Arizona men who fronted a million-dollar Crypto Ponzi scheme are arrested on money laundering charges. Crypto Ponzi Scheme Targeted Major Baseball League Players Another day, another deliciously wicked scam in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2020-2-7 16:00 | |
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The Dark Side of Becoming the ‘Next Bitcoin’
The road to becoming the next Bitcoin is beset on all sides by the worst scammers, opportunists and manipulators of the cryptocurrency world. The post The Dark Side of Becoming the ‘Next Bitcoin’ appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-1-25 20:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Wallet Balance Shows Impact of PlusToken Scam
The PlusToken scam of 2019 helped fuel Bitcoin’s parabolic rise to $14,000 in mid-2019, before the scammers began dumping stolen Bitcoin into the market through the crypto exchange Huobi. New data that shows the growth of cryptocurrency wallets across the most popular cryptocurrency exchange from January 2019 on, shows just how large the impact that... The post appeared first on NewsBTC. дальше »
2020-1-11 02:00 | |
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Scam Giveaways on YouTube Live Persist As Cryptocurrency Content Creators Are Censored
YouTube flagged many cryptocurrency videos in the past week, causing a serious backlash. Although the platform has since reversed its actions, actual scammers continue to operate without consequence on the platform. дальше »
2019-12-30 09:19 | |
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$100M of Ethereum Tied to Plustoken Scam Sparks Wild Theories
During the last two weeks as cryptocurrency prices slid below long term foundational support, speculators assumed Plustoken scammers may be behind the dump. Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis published a report which claimed Plustoken coin sales might be dragging BTC prices down. дальше »
2019-12-21 05:00 | |
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Ethereum’s Fundamental Strength Takes a Hit as PlusToken Scammers Continue Dumping
Yesterday was an overwhelmingly bullish day for the cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin posting a large surge from its lows of $6,400 that led Ethereum (ETH) and most other major altcoins to climb as much as 10%. дальше »
2019-12-20 00:00 | |
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Why This Developer of the Controversial HEX Cryptocurrency – Accused of Scam – Left
The cryptocurrency market is has a wild west atmosphere, rife with hackers, cybercriminals, and scammers galore. The developer of a new altcoin project called HEX – accused of being a widespread scam – has now left the project and is sharing his thoughts about why he made the decision for a departure. дальше »
2019-12-20 21:00 | |
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PlusToken scammers could be behind the recent pump; moves $100m in Ether
Over the past 24 hours, the market experienced high levels of volatility. This could be related to one of the largest Ponzi schemes in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. PlusToken moves a large amount of Ethereum On Wednesday, Ethereum experienced a massive upswing. дальше »
2019-12-19 18:00 | |
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Bitcoin Price Dropped Below $7,000 Likely on PlusToken Dumpers
Bitcoin price broke down below the psychological level of $7,000 late on Monday. The cryptocurrency updated the December low after blockchain researcher Chainalysis said that PlusToken scammers were selling coins to cash out. дальше »
2019-12-17 08:07 | |
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Large Scale Dusting Attack On Litecoin (LTC) Users: Binance
A large scale dusting attack has been suffered by Litecoin users, reported Binance on August 10. A dusting attack is a new kind of malicious activity where scammers and hackers try and break the privacy of the cryptocurrency users by sending tiny amounts of coins to their personal wallets. Attackers track down the transaction activity […] дальше »
2019-8-10 20:23 | |
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Canadian Bitcoiner Scams the Scammer, Donates Proceeds to Bitcoin Venezuela
Ben Perrin, a Calgary-based bitcoin enthusiast who runs an educational YouTube channel dedicated to enlightening the masses on all things cryptos, has succeeded in beating scammers in their own game and he’s donated the proceeds to Bitcoin Venezuela, a platform that helps Venezuelans buy groceries with cryptos, reports CBC on August 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-8 23:00 | |
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Zambian SEC Warns Investors About Scam Cryptocurrency Investments
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia has issued a caution to the public to beware of scammers operating cryptocurrency investment advice services. The financial regulators received information about a company called KWAKOO that was pushing an initial coin offering with dubious future price predictions. дальше »
2019-8-3 00:00 | |
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Facebook Libra Inspires a Wave of New Online Scams
Online criminals are impersonating as the representative of Facebook to lure victims into buying the social media platform’s yet-to-release cryptocurrency, Libra. According to the Washington Post, scammers lately ran ads through a dozen on fake accounts, pages, and groups across Facebook and Instagram, presenting themselves as the official hubs of Libra. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:00 | |
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Indian Police Seize $3 Million in Bitcoin from Sh**ty Bitconnect Scammers
Property worth over Rs 38 Crore ($5. 5 million) has been seized in the Indian state of Gujarati from promoters of the Bitconnect cryptocurrency scam. According to the Times of India, the property includes 280 Bitcoins which at the current prices are worth nearly $2. дальше »
2019-7-22 17:11 | |
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What’s a cryptocurrency exit scam and how do I spot one?
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Google ‘cryptocurrency’ and the likelihood is you’ll see ‘exit scam’ somewhere in the results. дальше »
2019-7-16 16:56 | |
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Crypto Twitter Scam Bots Re-Enter The Market Once Again Due To The Larger Interest in Bitcoin
Scammers are trying to steal users’ funds by promoting fake giveaways This is a similar strategy as the one used in 2017 by many scammers As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand, it seems that new scammers are trying to take advantage of the renewed interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual currencies. One of […] дальше »
2019-7-15 17:24 | |
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Nouriel Roubini back to old ways; says crypto-industry is ‘full of scammers and small criminals’
Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market have always been subject to scrutiny and abject criticism by its critics. These comments have not just targeted major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but almost all other digital assets on the charts as well. дальше »
2019-7-6 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Skeptic Schiff Receives $1,500 in the Crypto, Remains Cynical
Bitcoin Hater Now Owns The Crypto According to Bitcoin hater Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini, the cryptocurrency industry is rife with scammers, criminals, rent-seeking individuals, and so on and so forth. дальше »
2019-7-6 23:30 | |
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Billionaire Investor: Bitcoin (BTC) to Hit $20,000 as Institutions Continue Sortie
In Taiwan on Wednesday, Nouriel Roubini was as bearish on Bitcoin (BTC) as ever before. The career market cynic, who famously called the 2008 Great Recession, which, ironically enough, was the catalyst that spawned the first cryptocurrency, quipped that this entire industry is rife with scammers, criminals, degenerates, and so on and so forth. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:23 | |
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Crypto Scammers Defraud UAE Residents Using Fake Crown Prince Endorsement
Adding to the number of false schemes and scams in the cryptocurrency space, a scheme reportedly run from Argentina and Ukraine has been outed for falsely claiming their investment product was endorsed by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, guaranteeing to “make you rich in seven days”, as reported by The National, June 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-3 09:00 | |
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Indian scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency using inspirational Bill Gates quotes
In spite of repeated warnings by the country’s central bank, people in India continue to fall for cryptocurrency scams. In the latest, the anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of Rajasthan police has unearthed a Bitcoin scam worth INR 150 million ($2 million). дальше »
2019-6-27 12:55 | |
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2019’s Bitcoin Price Boom is Reawakening Hellish Crypto Scammers
By CCN Markets: Cryptocurrency evangelist and educator Andreas Antonopoulos has warned that the bull run the bitcoin price has been enjoying has revived fraudulent activities in the crypto space. Bitcoin price has tripled and scammers want to ride the wave In a series of tweets, Antonopoulos indicated that the prolonged crypto winter had driven scammers away. дальше »
2019-6-21 17:46 | |
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Evil Bitcoin Scam Dupes Victims With FAKE Cristiano Ronaldo Pitch
By CCN: Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest celebrity whose likeness has played an unfortunate role in promoting a string of evil bitcoin scams. According to British tabloid Daily Mirror, cryptocurrency scammers are faking the football star’s endorsement as well that of veteran broadcaster Jonathan Ross to shill fraudulent crypto investment schemes. дальше »
2019-6-6 18:40 | |
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Scams in the Cryptocurrency Industry: How is it affecting Bitcoin Price?
Cryptocurrencies are complicated, very confusing to new users and lightly regulated — all of which makes them an ideal target for scammers. Amit Lakhanpal is one of four men who has been accused of stealing $71. дальше »
2019-6-1 00:01 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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G20 Summit in June may introduce a registry for the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges
Major economies of the world are looking forward to meeting in Japan next month and finding a middle ground on the long-running issue of cryptocurrency and crypto-exchanges. The world of cryptocurrency has often been a target for hackers, scammers, money launderers and Ponzi schemes, which is why many governments are prepared to take regulatory steps […] The post G20 Summit in June may introduce a registry for the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-31 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin SV (BSV) Price Flash Crashes to $44 on BitFinex, Triggers Price Manipulation Fears
By CCN: Bitcoin SV price witnessed a sharp fall on BitFinex on Thursday — a flash crash that dragged the cryptocurrency from $254 to $44 in a matter of minutes. BitFinex has no issued any clarification about the sudden dump of 25,000 BSV. дальше »
2019-5-30 14:03 | |
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The Big Book of Crypto Scams: Giveaways
Scammers are going to various lengths to get ahold of other peoples’ crypto, from impersonating Elon Musk to hacking official accounts. Anyone who has been in the crypto industry for a while, whether as a service provider, consumer, or enthusiast is likely aware of the variety of scams that exist within the space. дальше »
2019-5-27 01:00 | |
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55,000 Brazilians scammed out of $200M+ worth of fake cryptocurrency
A Brazilian cryptocurrency crime cartel has been shut down after conning over 55,000 investors for over $200 million. The cartel ran an unlicensed financial institution without authorization from Brazil‘s Central Bank. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:25 | |
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Bullish Brits lost $34M to cryptocurrency scams last year
British investors losturrency scams also tripled over the same period. While last year there were X cases reported, the FCA notes the number has gone up to 1,800 this year. The FCA’s announcement states that fraudsters often used social media to promote “get-rich-quick” schemes. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:11 | |
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Binance hack: Scammers luring people into buying ‘discounted stolen Bitcoins [BTC]’
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, was attacked on May 7, and hackers stole 7,000 Bitcoins [BTC] worth $40 million. The Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Changpeng Zhao or CZ, proactively took care of the situation and shut deposits and withdrawals on the exchange, which were later resumed on May 16. дальше »
2019-5-17 16:30 | |
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New York Police Warn Citizens of Cryptocurrency Phone Scams
In New York, Bitcoin scammers are impersonating Social Security Administrators. A report by The Next Web reveals the New York Police Department (NYPD) sent out a warning to the public, alerting them to fraudsters who call and ask for payment in bank wire transfers, bitcoin (BTC), and prepaid gift cards. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:00 | |
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Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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US Crypto Scammers’ Run Reveals Tether Links in Massive Multi-Million Shadow Banking Fraud
By CCN. com: The U. S. Justice Department has nabbed one of two crypto fraudsters accused of a shadow banks scheme that entailed the processing of hundreds of millions of dollars of unregulated transactions on behalf of several cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-5-1 11:35 | |
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Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07 | |
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Australian Crypto Scams Jump 190% in 2018, Still a Fraction of $500 Million Fiat Bust
By CCN. com: While 2018 was a tough year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts with the persistent bearish market conditions, it was a bumper period for scammers in Australia. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the use of cryptocurrencies in scams surged by 190 percent year-on-year. дальше »
2019-4-29 12:17 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Jaguar Land Rover plans to reward drivers with IOTA cryptocurrency, and more
It’s Monday morning, you know the drill. But if you don’t, here’s a wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. 1. British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover announced that it’s testing software from IOTA which would allow it to reward its drivers for sharing data about their car journeys, reports Reuters. дальше »
2019-4-29 11:22 | |
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Conducting a Drug Trafficker Search Helps Brazilian Police to Uncover Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation
Scams are a common occurrence in cryptocurrency, and there are many scammers in the market today. While there is often legal involvement when these situations happen, that is not the case for one mining farm. дальше »
2019-4-29 02:36 | |
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OneCoin Scammers Accused Of Stealing $2.3 Million Through Samoan Churches
OneCoin Scammers Steal $2.3 Million Through Samoan Churches Samoa is now in the center of the storm regarding the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme OneCoin. According to Radio NZ, ministers of the nation invited the digital currency to preach to the congregation of a church in the country. OneCoin Use NZ and AU To Circumvent Ban The […] дальше »
2019-4-27 22:52 | |
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Crypto Scammin’ Church Ministers Steal $2.3 Million as OneCoin Promoters
By CCN. com: For cryptocurrency scammers, no grounds are too holy to scout for potential ‘investors’ as everyone, including churchgoers, is game. Based on an intelligence report from the New Zealand Financial Intelligence Unit (NZFIU), the Central of Bank of Samoa (CBS) has accused two ‘large churches’ in the Asia Pacific (APAC) country of assisting in the proliferation of the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam. дальше »
2019-4-26 19:10 | |
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Nigerian Scammers Still At Large with $50,000 In Bitcoin, According to Feds
Fraud in the cryptocurrency industry is one of the sorest subjects, and the recent theft at the hands of two Nigerian nationals has not helped the case. TNW Hard Fork recently reported on these two fraudsters that have managed to complete multiple Bitcoin investments scams, taking $50,000 in Bitcoin from the hands of investors. Even […] дальше »
2019-4-26 17:06 | |
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Damned OneCoin scammers stole $2.3M from Kiwis using Samoan churches
Yet another organization thought to be tied the multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme OneCoin has been uncovered. Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) has named the Samoa Worship Centre as being used as a front in the $3 billion OneCoin scam which promised unrealistic returns for investing in a fake cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-26 15:16 | |
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Police bust 2 goons linked to $3B OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme
Two men were charged in Singapore today for promoting a cryptocurrency-based multi-level marketing scheme. Local police believe this is the first case of its kind in the country. The perpetrators in question had been promoting the notorious multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme OneCoin, Channel News Asia reports. дальше »
2019-4-10 11:52 | |
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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 | |
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