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Spanish Prosecution Office Investigating Alleged Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme: $1 Billion in Investor Funds Reportedly Missing
The Spanish Prosecution office says it is investigating Arbistar for allegedly running a bitcoin trading scam with preliminary findings suggesting $1 billion in investors’ funds cannot be accounted for. дальше »
2020-10-7 11:00 | |
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Whistleblower Kidnapped in Ukraine After Accusing Crypto Firm of Exit Scam
The harrowing incident highlights the proliferation of risky investment schemes and dubious operators in the crypto industry, but also blockchain technology’s potential to help track missing funds. дальше »
2020-8-28 01:05 | |
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Reddit User Suffers Copy & Paste Crypto Malware Scam
A bitcoin investor has issued a dire warning to the crypto community after getting scammed out of some funds attempting a transfer to Coinbase, according to a Reddit thread. Reddit Member seraf1990 published a post today detailing the unfortunate chain of events in a thread that has received dozens of responses. дальше »
2020-8-27 18:18 | |
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Twitter Hackers Try to Launder Funds Via P2P and Gambling Platforms
The hackers behind the massive Bitcoin ‘giveaway’ scam that hit Twitter are moving funds to gambling and P2P trading platforms.
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Cardano (ADA) Issues Warning against Possible Crypto Investment Scam in Japan
The Cardano Foundation has issued a warning to the public against some individuals who claim to know members of the foundation, in order to possibly lure investors to deposit funds with them. Suspects Claim Connection With Cardanao to Boost Investors’ Confidence In an announcement published on Thursday (July 9, 2020), the Cardano Foundation alerted theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-7-9 19:35 | |
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China Ponzi Scheme PlusToken’s $185 Million Ethereum Stash is On The Move
Ethereum funds to the tune of $185 million, tied to the now-infamous PlusToken scam, moved on June 24, sending the cryptocurrency market in a tizzy and moving ETH prices down by almost 5 percent at the time of writing. дальше »
2020-6-26 17:07 | |
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Desperate Bitcoin Scam Threatens to ‘Infect Your Whole Family with Coronavirus’
Bitcoin scammers are always coming up with new, and oftentimes pathetic and predatory ways to steal funds. A recent scheme shows how desperate they have become. ExecuteMalware (@executemalware) reported on a humorous and feeble attempt by a scammer who demanded Bitcoin as ransom — and if the victim refused, the scammer said they would “infect […] The post Desperate Bitcoin Scam Threatens to ‘Infect Your Whole Family with Coronavirus’ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-26 10:11 | |
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Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Likens the US Dollar to the Scam Cryptocurrency, Onecoin
The US Congress has mandated the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), to print an infinite amount of cash to help the nation navigate the ongoing economic crisis. The funds will be available to local businesses and investors in the financial markets to shield them against the impacts of the Covid-19 disaster. Fed president […] дальше »
2020-3-24 14:45 | |
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PlusToken Scammers Move Stolen Bitcoin Again, Dump Inbound?
Evidence indicates that more Bitcoin related to the PlusToken scam is moving into mixers. If true, it gives more evidence that the holders of these stolen funds are preparing to take advantage of the market recovery. дальше »
2020-3-8 20:50 | |
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After Exit Scam Rumors, FCoin To Reopen; Plans to Payback Users $130M ‘Lost’ Bitcoin
Following its ‘near collapse’, the firm had declared insolvency but promised to reimburse users their funds. FCoin’s community has since established a representative led ‘interim committee’ set to take over FMex and FCoin websites from the firm’s existing team. дальше »
2020-2-28 18:30 | |
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BT360 Crypto Wallet And Website Go Dark, Users Fear Exit Scam
Israeli crypto wallet and quasi-exchange, BT360 has left users concerned for their funds after its website and social media accounts were taken down. Clients have also claimed that wallets created by BT360 cannot currently send funds out, causing some to fear an exit scam. дальше »
2020-2-18 19:00 | |
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EOS Authority Bot Scam Pops Up On Telegram
A fake EOS Authority bot has appeared on Telegram, asking users to provide private keys to their accounts to monitor their funds. Several users have so far warned about the...The post EOS Authority Bot Scam Pops Up On Telegram appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-13 06:32 | |
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PlusToken Scam Addresses Move $117M in Bitcoin
Research VP of Peck Shield, Chiachih Wu, today identified the movement of ~12K BTC ($117 million) related to the PlusToken scam. The funds are currently parked, but comments from blockchain...The post PlusToken Scam Addresses Move $117M in Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2020-2-11 14:51 | |
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A major crypto scam’s Bitcoin is moving and if history repeats, it may start a correction
A Chinese multi-billion dollar scam known as PlusToken is moving their holdings of Bitcoin once again. In 2019, when the price of BTC dropped to the $6,000s, analysts attributed the fall to the dumping of funds by the fraud. дальше »
2020-2-11 14:50 | |
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HEX origin address emptied out, almost $7 million withdrawn
Around $7 million worth of ETH has been withdrawn from an address associated with the HEX cryptocurrency after weeks of speculation that it was headed towards an exit scam. The funds were transferred on Jan. дальше »
2020-1-8 01:00 | |
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Is this the beginning of the HEX exit? 800 ETH withdrawn and sent to Bitfinex
Around 800 ETH has been withdrawn from an address associated with the HEX cryptocurrency, leading many to suspect it was the beginning of an exit scam. While there are more than 46,000 ETH left to withdraw, all of the funds are held in a single address that Richard Heart, the founder of HEX, says is […] The post Is this the beginning of the HEX exit? 800 ETH withdrawn and sent to Bitfinex appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-12-27 11:43 | |
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Was Bitcoin Brought Down by a Chinese Ponzi Scheme?
The Chinese PlusToken scam may have influenced Bitcoin’s price, Chainalysis hypothesizes in a blog post. Though it’s unlikely to be the main factor, movements of stolen funds correlate very well with market downturns. дальше »
2019-12-17 23:17 | |
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Chinese Authorities Are Investigating EtherDelta Over Possible Exit Scam
The crypto trading platform EtherDelta is currently being investigated by the Chinese police over allegations of exit scam, which is when a company vanishes with funds from clients. In this case, EtherDelta is being accused of selling tokens during an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and then abandoning the platform. EtherDelta was a platform that was […] дальше »
2019-8-8 23:27 | |
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Scam IRS Letters Trying to Trick Cryptocurrency Users to Pay Up
Scam letters purporting to be from the United States Internal Revenue Service are trying con cryptocurrency taxpayers and others out of their funds
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Singapore’s Central Bank Warns Citizens Against Cryptocurrency Exchange Scam
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the apex bank of the country, has warned investors to be wary of a scam bitcoin investment website that has been soliciting for funds from members of the public by using false statements purportedly made by Goh Chok Tong, the former Prime Minister of Singapore, according to a pressRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-1 01:00 | |
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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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Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTC in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00 | |
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Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTF in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Wallet PlusToken Accused Of Pulling Exit Scam With $3 Billion in Users’ Funds
The South Korean-based cryptocurrency wallet PlusToken has allegedly conducted an exit scam, stealing users’ funds. According to a recent report released by FinanceMagnates, the funds stolen are valued at over $3 billion from individuals using the wallet. дальше »
2019-7-2 17:53 | |
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Has Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitsane Pulled an Exit Scam?
A lot of things are happening in the world of cryptocurrency. While not all of these developments are prominent or even positive, it is important to keep tabs on everything that is going on. It now appears the Bitsane exchange has become defunct and they may have stone customer funds in the process. дальше »
2019-6-28 19:09 | |
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Hackers Look to Take Advantage of Tesco Supermarket’s Twitter Accounts With a Bill Gates Bitcoin Scam
Hackers were able to control Tesco’s Twitter account on June 24 and urged followers to send Bitcoin to a wallet address. The hackers promised users that they were going to receive back twice the funds they send. дальше »
2019-6-26 00:22 | |
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Hackers target major UK supermarket’s Twitter with phoney Bill Gates Bitcoin scam
Hackers took control of British multinational retailer Tesco’s Twitter account yesterday, urging followers to send Bitcoin to a wallet address and promising to return twice the value received. Luckily, though, Tesco’s followers did not fall for the Bitcoin scheme as no funds were deposited in the wallet address shared by the hackers. дальше »
2019-6-25 19:32 | |
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QuadrigaCX Update: ‘Dead’ CEO Cotten Embezzled Funds For Years
The latest court-ordered report into the QuadrigaCX scandal arrived yesterday with some pretty damning claims of fraudulent activity. These include founder and CEO, Gerald Cotten, embezzling customer funds to margin trade (badly) on other exchanges for years. дальше »
2019-6-20 13:00 | |
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BiteBTC Denies Allegations of Being A Scam, Claiming Other Exchanges Hired Hackers
Users of the BiteBTC exchange are reporting missing funds and blocked accounts. The platform replied to emails from AMBCrypto to explain the issues they are facing. The cryptocurrency market goes in waves, but the majority of altcoins follow the trend that Bitcoin ends up taking. дальше »
2019-6-17 17:13 | |
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Ripple Wallet GateHub Warns Users About Phishing Scam, 4.5 Million Stolen XRP On The Move
Just last week BitcoinExchangeGuide reported a story about Ripple wallet and gateway-as-a-service provider GateHub getting hacked. They were a victim of hacking that led to $10 Million worth of XRP getting stolen. дальше »
2019-6-14 07:43 | |
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Indian Police Busted Call Center Scam Who Stole $1.7 Million In Bitcoin From US Citizens
According to the Business Standard, a gang in India has been busted by the Police in Madhya Pradesh state. The scammers were stealing Bitcoin (BTC) from US citizens through a call centre. The reports show that the scammers were able to steal around $1. дальше »
2019-6-13 22:03 | |
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Did You Know The Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, Can Make You Rich? X-Men Bitcoin Scam Circulates
The Wolverine Can Make You Rich – Bitcoin Scam Security in the cryptosphere is really serious business with pretty much any kind of crypto project bending over backward to ensure the security of not just funds belonging to their customers but also privacy regarding their users’ personal information. For many years, cybercriminals have devised many […] дальше »
2019-6-10 20:58 | |
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Polish Cryptocurrency Exchange Coinroom Exit Scams With Customer Funds
By CCN: Coinroom, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Poland, has suddenly closed down its services in April as part of an exit scam that had left thousands of customers as victims. According to the Polish media outlet Money. дальше »
2019-6-7 12:39 | |
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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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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Crypto Brahma Vows to Return ‘Moon Club’ Investor’s Funds By Year’s End, Discards Exit Scam Accusation
There were rumors going around that Crypto Brahma has stolen his investor’s money in some sort of an exit scam. However, he wrote a confession letter to his investors admitting foul play in his investment strategies and assured them that they will have their money back by the end of the year. Discord Deleted. TG […] дальше »
2019-5-2 17:58 | |
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Crypto Brahma denies exit scam accusations; promises to return money by December
Crypto Brahma gained popularity among the cryptoverse as a prominent investor and social influencer, as well as for running a paid membership group called ‘Moon Club’ for investment tips. дальше »
2019-5-1 21:30 | |
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Popular Dark Web Marketplace Commits Exit Scam
Criminals buying and selling contraband on the Wall Street Market are hurting now that there is irrefutable evidence the platform's administrators absconded with over $14. 2 million in user funds. дальше »
2019-4-26 20:10 | |
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SEC, CFTC Issue Investment Warning on Crypto Scams
Sensing a rise in crypto-related scams and fraudulent investment schemes, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint warning to investors, encouraging them to take a more thorough approach to verifying potential investments in the space. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:43 | |
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