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New York Atty. General Goes After Crypto Crooks In $1 Billion Scam Bust
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against two crypto companies, NovaTech Ltd and AWS Mining Pty Ltd, alleging a staggering $1 billion scam. The lawsuit, targeting not just the companies but also their associates, paints a disturbing picture of religious manipulation and exploited trust within immigrant communities. Related Reading: Germans In […] дальше »
2024-6-7 11:00 | |
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NYAG Sues 2 Crypto Pyramid Schemes, Promoters Targeting Haitian-Americans in $1B Scam
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against two purported crypto companies and their top promoters, a married couple, for allegedly operating two consecutive pyramid schemes that predominantly targeted Haitian immigrants to the U.S. дальше »
2024-6-7 23:37 | |
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Florida Alerts Residents to Auto-Warranty Scams Requesting Crypto Payments
Authorities in Florida have warned residents about robocall scams selling auto warranties and asking consumers to pay with various methods, including cryptocurrencies. In the Florida consumer newsletter issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the government stated that it had ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic for a known robocall scam. дальше »
2022-9-12 17:30 | |
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FTC issues a warning over a new scam involving crypto ATMs
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published an alert of a new scam that involves cryptocurrency ATMs. The commission has noted that the scam involves individuals impersonating government officials or utility companies. дальше »
2022-1-12 19:06 | |
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Scam alert! a new phishing bot is targeting users of this crypto wallet provider
Cybersecurity has become essential in today's digital world. As IT tech advances, data collection within companies continues to increase, but so do the possibility of cyber threats. So, the question oThe post Scam alert! a new phishing bot is targeting users of this crypto wallet provider appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-3 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin Price Unaffected as Scammers Hack Twitter Accounts of High-profile Individuals and Companies
Coinspeaker Bitcoin Price Unaffected as Scammers Hack Twitter Accounts of High-profile Individuals and CompaniesRegardless of the recent Bitcoin scam carried out through a Twitter hack, BTC price remained largely unaffected, only dropping about 1%. дальше »
2020-7-17 17:24 | |
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Karatbars — Where They Buried the Truth
The fraudulent times over the ICO world have long gone, scam projects have sunk into oblivion, where only serious companies have survived on the market. However, Karatbars, a company that claims ownership of real gold mines in Guiana and Madagascar, at one time released tokens that are supposedly backed by the “gold standard. дальше »
2019-7-30 05:57 | |
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India bank manager arrested in cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme crackdown
The allure of fast profits from cryptocurrency appears to have been too great for one bank manager in India. The manager of a Standard Chartered branch, a private bank in India, has been arrested for running a cryptocurrency scam in which he promised unrealistic returns on a digital coin, Business Standard reports. дальше »
2019-7-3 12:52 | |
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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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4 Crucial Signs Indicating Coinexos is a Potential Cloud Mining Scam
Even though it would appear the cloud mining industry has all but disappeared in recent years. Considering how most companies are complete scams, that is not unlikely either. It would appear one new company is trying to make a name for itself, albeit there are plenty of warning signs to show this is a potential […] The post 4 Crucial Signs Indicating Coinexos is a Potential Cloud Mining Scam appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2019-6-23 23:00 | |
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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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SEC Sues California Operator Behind $26 Million Crypto Pyramid Scam
By CCN: On Thursday, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil injunctive action against the operator of an alleged pyramid scheme that raised $26 million from investors. The defendant in the case is Daniel Pacheco, 45, a resident of San Clemente, California who has been charged by the SEC with selling unregistered securities as well as operating a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. дальше »
2019-5-28 09:16 | |
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Nabbed! SEC Reels in $30 Million Alleged Diamond-Backed Crypto Scam
By CCN: The U. S. SEC has secured a court order to stop an alleged diamond-backed Ponzi scheme estimated to be worth around $30 million. The securities regulator outlined how more than 300 investors were fleeced into handing over funds to Florida-based Argyle Coin LLC. дальше »
2019-5-22 22:30 | |
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These Two Blockchain Start-Ups Pulled an $8 Million ICO Exit Scam
By CCN: Two blockchain companies, JoyToken and RepuX, have been dissolved, according to UK business records. Both companies were founded and ICO-funded on the direction of the same people. A Reddit user broke down the scandal for r/CryptoCurrency, hoping someone might have more information. дальше »
2019-5-18 18:29 | |
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Blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken pull exit scam after raising $8M in ICOs
Even thought it’s 2019, initial coin offering (ICO) exit scams are still being uncovered. The latest to surface has seemingly conned over $8 million from would-be investors. It appears that blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken have conned investors out of $4. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:36 | |
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NYPD Enlists Bitcoin ATMs to Help Strangle Phone Scams
By CCN: Crypto-oriented phone scams are alive and well across the country. One sneaky tactic involves posing as law enforcement, a crime in and of itself, and then blackmailing victims into paying Bitcoin to avoid legal troubles. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:01 | |
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Team McAfee: A Scam?
John McAfee is well known for accepting cash and crypto in return for positive tweets promoting specific companies and their initial coin offerings. However, many companies, as well as McAfee's former CEO Jimmy Watson, say that McAfee failed to deliver what he promised. дальше »
2019-4-20 20:12 | |
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[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 | |
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While Regulators Focus on Bitcoin, Russia’s Largest Private Bank Laundered $9 Billion
A group of investigative journalists uncovered a $9 billion money laundering scam rooted from Russia’s largest private bank and unsurprisingly, it doesn’t involve Bitcoin. The scheme, which enabled perpetrators to funnel billions from shell companies to the global banking system, was exposed by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) with assistance from the Guardian. дальше »
2019-3-6 16:12 | |
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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 | |
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Op Ed: Why It’s Unsafe to Store Private Crypto Keys in the Cloud
There are two primary reasons why storing your private crypto keys in the cloud is a bad idea. First, your cloud provider represents a centralized honeypot that could experience a security breach, allowing cyber criminals to access your data. дальше »
2019-2-19 00:19 | |
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Italy’s Securities Regulator CONSOB Updates Crypto Scam Blacklist with ‘Unlawful’ Businesses
Italy allows crypto firms to operate within its jurisdiction. However, these companies must wait until they are formally given the go-ahead by CONSOB, which is the financial markets regulator in Italy. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:46 | |
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Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin
With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:44 | |
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Belgian cryptocurrency scam blacklist swells to 113 dodgy domains
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has identified a fresh batch of cryptocurrency scams. It has added a swathe of new sites to its blockchain blacklist, expanding it to 113 dodgy domains. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:05 | |
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The Daily: Belarus Adopts New Regulations, Galaxy Digital Releases Q3 Results
In this edition of The Daily, we look at the latest regulatory development in Europe – Belarus High Technologies Park has adopted new regulations for cryptocurrency companies. We also cover Galaxy Digital’s report into its third quarter financial results and an alert issued in Texas about a new scam promising refunds to Bitconnect investors. дальше »
2018-12-1 17:00 | |
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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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Crypto Critic Claims EOS’s $4 billion ICO was a bailout for Tether (USDT) And Both Have Same Founders
There have been allegations in the past on Tether scam and the fact that it is connected to Bitfinex Exchange. In fact it is said the two companies have the same owner. EOS conducted and Initial Coin Offering that lasted a year which ended in June this year. дальше »
2018-9-27 16:01 | |
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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Josh Garza Sentenced to Prison and Fined $9M over GAW & Paycoin Scam
U. S. Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut has announced Homero Joshua Garza (Josh Garza) has been sentenced to “21 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, the first six months of which [Mr. дальше »
2018-9-14 16:40 | |
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How a Finnish millionaire lost $35M worth of Bitcoin in a gambling scam
Is your cryptocurrency portfolio looking a little light lately? That’s nothing compared to one Finnish investor, who lost 5,500 Bitcoin ($35 million) to an investment scam this year. Bangkok Post reports that businessman Aarni Otava Saarimaa was approached by a group who sought to link him up with some hot investments: shares in a few high-profile companies and a cryptocurrency called Dragon Coin. дальше »
2018-8-13 13:05 | |
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There’s bigger scam than anything in crypto its called kyc/aml
A system that keeps billions in poverty, kills innovation and provides an excuse for the banking system to lock out the competition. The direct cost of this compliance to the financial companies is now in the billions every year. дальше »
2018-7-27 13:21 | |
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Cloud mining – scam or a great opportunity?
When it comes to mining cryptocurrencies, we hear a lot of success stories about how people are earning hundreds of dollars a week by a simple investment. With success stories, businesses that might want to take advantage of gullible and enthusiastic investors looking for quick ways to get rich start to appear. Cloud mining companies may … дальше »
2018-7-9 15:51 | |
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