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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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Cryptocurrency named after India’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ ends in $250K scam
Indian government can set as many restrictions on cryptocurrency trading in the country as it wants, but it seems the local fraudsters and con artists can’t be deterred. Police in India‘s financial hub Mumbai has booked a local resident Pritam Patil for duping $250,000 out of 12 people in an alleged cryptocurrency scam. дальше »
2019-2-26 14:23 | |
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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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Reddit User Alerts of New Coinbase Email Phishing Text Scam to Fake Login
Reddit user alerts to Coinbase phishing scam A reddit user (username u_asparagus_) has alerted readers of a possible phishing scam in the /r/bitcoin subreddit. The user posted a screenshot of the alleged phishing attempt in the form of a message from the exchange. дальше »
2019-2-13 08:32 | |
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Toney Vays Says Ripple (XRP) Is Not Innovative Compared to Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW)
Tone Vays, the host of Crypto Scam & Unconfiscatable, says that Ripple and the XRP virtual currency are not innovative. In a recent Tweet, Mr. Vays gave his opinion regarding Ripple and how it operates in the market. дальше »
2019-2-13 02:10 | |
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How Twitter’s Jack Dorsey became Bitcoin’s unlikely champion
Blockchain has a new unexpected hero: Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. Although up until recently the cryptocurrency community would routinely grill Dorsey over Twitter’s notorious Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic, the micro-blogging service’s chief has found a new fandom among staunch Bitcoin supporters; and it all began on the Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. дальше »
2019-2-12 20:08 | |
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Unfortunate Crypto Case of Scamming Senior Citizens for the Sake of BitConnect Investments
Older generations have been through a substantial rollercoaster with the financial industry in their lifetime. However, as the evolving world changes with the presence of cryptocurrency, the territory seems new and unfamiliar, leading scam artists to take advantage of these investors that are new to cryptocurrency. As The Block reports, this is exactly the case […] дальше »
2019-2-11 04:09 | |
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Aston Martin Red Bull F1 Racing Team Takes On FutureNet Sponsor Despite Crypto MLM Scam Claims
The cryptocurrency company FuturoCoin announced that it will be sponsoring the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (RBR) Formula One team. This is the first time that there is a deal between a Formula 1 team and a digital currency or blockchain company. дальше »
2019-2-7 01:15 | |
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BitTorrent Token Price Drops by 17% After Recent Value Surge
New projects in cryptocurrency always attract a lot of attention. In some cases, that attention will result in “scam” allegations, among other things. The BitTorrent Token price is currently subjected to a bit of a value retrace. дальше »
2019-2-6 11:08 | |
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[Attention Crypto Investors] MyEtherWallet for ETH Users Subject of New Email Phishing Scam
MyEtherWallet users are being targeted by a phishing email scam, according to the official MyEtherWallet Twitter account. The email asks users to send their private keys to a third party email address to avoid having their wallet data compromised. дальше »
2019-2-5 02:11 | |
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BitcoinHEX Generates Controversy During Lead-Up To Snapshot
A new fork of Bitcoin called BitcoinHEX is on its way. Created by the larger-than-life YouTube personality Richard Heart, the coin plans to make use of Ethereum in order to bring staking to current Bitcoin holders by means of a free airdrop. дальше »
2019-2-5 00:57 | |
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XRP Classic ICO (XRPC Token): Ripple Cryptocurrency Scam?
XRP Classic is a cryptocurrency project that surfaced online earlier this month. Find out everything you need to know about XRP Classic (XRPC) in our review. What Is XRP Classic? XRP Classic is a new digital token based on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-30 10:06 | |
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Monetary Authority of Singapore Disowns the National Cryptocurrency Scam ‘NOTASCAM Token’
What a great way to get the New Year started than with the Venezuelan government-backed cryptocurrency known as #MadCoin. According to the news reaching us, the Whitepaper explaining the whole project is nothing more than a used Toilet paper-like document. дальше »
2019-1-30 01:56 | |
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UK’s FCA Has Not Authorized SMS Crypto Limited Despite The Claims It Is Making In Suspected Scam
FCA Has Not Authorized SMS Crypto Despite The Claims It Is Making SMS crypto has been making claims that it has received official authorization from the FCA. But despite the repeated claims, the regulator has released a warning to the entity stating that this is not the case. New Suspected Scam The FCA (Financial Conduct […] дальше »
2019-1-29 21:11 | |
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Arwen Enables Self-Custody for Traders of Centralized Crypto Exchanges
Centralized exchanges are a common security concern in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. As a single point of failure they can be strong-armed by governments, routinely targeted by hackers, or operators could pull an exit scam and elope with client funds. дальше »
2019-1-29 01:04 | |
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Over a Dozen IBCoin Crypto Scam Operators Arrested in Taiwan in $8 Million Investment Scheme
Crypto scams are nothing new and exist on different scales from those on the internet who try to hack into crypto wallets to those who run large scam rings. Fortunately, those scams are becoming easier to detect and law enforcement is closing in on many of them. This can be seen in Taiwan where 15 […] дальше »
2019-1-28 23:12 | |
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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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Another day, another crypto scam exposed: “All in one cryptocurrency” Apollo (APL) team heading for the exits
“New year, new me” moniker doesn’t seem to apply to the world of cryptocurrency, as suspicious, scam-like projects are popping up all over the place with unbridled intensity. The latest project that got exposed for its shady dealings and behavior is one called Apollo (APL). дальше »
2019-1-23 18:50 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange botches airdrop, gives $5.3M to its users
Every week we seem to read another new story about yet another cryptocurrency exchange hack or scam in which users’ funds are stolen. But this week, a South Korean exchange has flipped the narrative on its head. дальше »
2019-1-22 13:56 | |
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New Crypto Scam Forthcoming as Apollo (APL) Grows 418% in a Week But Founder Gets Exposed
While nobody gets surprised with how prices go up and down in the crypto industry anymore, sometimes a certain token appears and calls out everybody’s attention. This week, this is exactly what happened with Apollo Cryptocurrency (APL), a token that has seen its price rise over 400% in a single week now. What Is Apollo? […] дальше »
2019-1-22 22:49 | |
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New Crypto Scam in the Making as Solo Dolo Blockchain Developer of Haven Protocol Abandons Project
Were you using Haven Protocol? If you did, we have bad news for you. A man called “news. cutter” has recently reported that the single developer working on the project has abandoned it. The report was made after a Reddit post was found by the team (https://www. дальше »
2019-1-21 21:28 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Make Their Way to BBC, Disguising False News Websites to Mine Bitcoin
Hackers seem to always find a way to trick consumers, but the use of false websites and networked computers make it possible for them infiltrate for mining profits. In a new hacking situation, scammers have programmed illegitimate BBC News websites to perform mining for Bitcoin rewards. This scam was found by researchers at the first […] дальше »
2019-1-17 00:27 | |
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BBC News website spoofed by Bitcoin scammers
Scammers have found a new way to use seemingly legitimate BBC News websites to mine Bitcoin. The scam, identified by researchers, was first discovered in the first week of January. Scammers created what appeared to be a legitimate email containing a “Display Message” button, which rerouted users to an affiliate website tasked with generating Bitcoin based on page views. дальше »
2019-1-16 13:15 | |
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Scammers Imitate Public Figures on Facebook to Target Crypto Users from Malta
A new scam has been affecting Maltese Facebook users during the last few months. According to a recent report released by Malta Today, there are ads that use political and entertainment figures promising Bitcoin fortunes to individuals in the country. дальше »
2019-1-16 22:57 | |
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New Pirate Bay Malware Replaces Bitcoin and Ethereum Addresses, Alters Google Search Results
A new virus making the rounds is embedding nefarious code in a victim’s computer to extract cryptocurrencies, deceptively altering search results to scam users into parting with their digital assets. дальше »
2019-1-15 15:20 | |
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New StopSIMCrime Initiative Helps Victims Of SIM Swapping Scams, Pressures Telecom Giants To Protect Customers
Victims Of A SIM Swapping Scam Are Pressuring Telecommunications Giants To Protect Customers Cybercrime is one of the mediums of crime that has continued to climb over the course of 2017 & 2018. дальше »
2019-1-10 21:03 | |
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Stellar (XLM) community sleuths exposing another scam
Reddit user b1tcc brought light to a new scam that is making the rounds on the crypto market. The scam is apparently called StellarPay and is made by the same people who were responsible for similar shady Stellar-based projects like StellarActivity and Stellar Dolphin. дальше »
2019-1-9 16:56 | |
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Hong Kong Crypto Investors Claim to Have Lost HK$3 Million in ‘Mining Machines’ Scam
A new crypto controversy has surfaced in Hong Kong where investors are claiming to have been duped by a promoter. The investors claim to have invested in Wong Ching-kit’s cryptocurrency mining machines. дальше »
2019-1-8 15:54 | |
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Beware of the BitMEX Trading bot Scam on Telegram
Even though Bitcoin has been around for over 10 years now, cryptocurrency scams are still claiming many victims. It is somewhat uncanny how easy it can be to trick people into giving up their credentials or funds in exchange for services they might not even need. дальше »
2019-1-8 06:07 | |
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New Money Trade Coin (MTC) Member Gets Arrested in India in an Alleged $70 Million Crypto Scam
A group of individuals accused of conducting a crypto-related scam have been arrested by the Indian police. Apparently, they have been involved in a scam related to virtual currencies that reaches $71. дальше »
2019-1-8 04:49 | |
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Twitter let someone promote an obvious PayPal phishing scam
Phishing scams are nothing new, but it’s certainly unusual to see them show up in your Twitter timeline as a promoted tweet. Nevertheless, earlier this evening, I came across this promoted post from the (since deleted) account @PaypalChristm. дальше »
2019-1-2 21:31 | |
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The fascinating evolution of the Bitcoin giveaway scam on Twitter
2018 saw a new scam epidemic that gradually took over Twitter – and eventually the entire cryptocurrency and blockchain space: the Bitcoin giveaway scheme. It all started in January, at the height of the cryptocurrency mania. дальше »
2018-12-29 12:00 | |
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Huobi might delist 32 coins while new altcoin scam is exposed
Tether margin trading now available on Bitfinex Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex introduced margin trading for the stablecoin Tether (USDT) on December 21st. “At Bitfinex we work tirelessly to ensure our platform reflects the needs of professional traders, offering market differentiating order types for unique trading strategies. дальше »
2018-12-24 01:35 | |
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GainBitcoin Crypto Scammer’s Nearly 452 Bitcoin (BTC) Seized by Indian Authorities
The GainBitcoin Ponzi scheme was among the most significant Bitcoin schemes to hit the crypto space. In addition to stirring up a new round of panic and accusations that the cryptocurrency community ought to be more properly regulated, this Ponzi scheme is linked to another scam which set the stage for the OneCoin MLM scam, […] дальше »
2018-12-23 04:02 | |
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First Major Christmas 2018 Crypto Scam Targets Basic Attention Token
As the Christmas holidays are almost upon us, there will be notable increase in the number of financial scams and phishing attempts. The cryptocurrency industry will be no different in this regard, as there are quite a few new campaigns making the rounds right now. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:02 | |
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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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Altcoin faltering continues, even stablecoins are not safe while Stellar (XLM) revamps its Core client
A new e-mail based cryptocurrency scam discovered Community of the popular website Reddit found a new cryptocurrency-related scam that is currently being circulated on the internet. The scammer thought it wasn’t enough to break the average anti-fraud law and instead decided to try his hand at breaking a couple of anti-terrorism laws as well. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:16 | |
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RusGas Could Be Making Millions in a New Cryptocurrency Scam
MonitorChain recently uncovered a potential scam in the cryptocurrency industry which could be enabling fraudsters to make millions of dollars at the expense of investors. The scam could be an exit strategy which is driving the price of the underlying security to nearly nothing. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:14 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Steal Identity From Famous New Zealand TV Host Daniel Faitaua
Bitcoin Scammers Steal Identity From Famous TV Host In New Zealand Being famous might have its perks but it is not all good. Bitcoin scammers in New Zealand have recently decided to enjoy the fame of other people themselves to scam people and have stolen the identity of Daniel Faitaua, a local celebrity that works […] дальше »
2018-12-5 23:14 | |
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Newsflash: NEO to launch a file storage solution, Dash beefs its security with a new feature while a fork of Stellar Lumens (XLM) showing signs of being a scam
Venezuelan cryptocurrency Petro’s red flags mount as president Maduro artificially raises the coin’s value In a plot taken straight from a communist utopia novel, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro declared new domestic economic policies as a part of the country’s state-enforced “Plan of Economic Recovery”. дальше »
2018-12-3 05:58 | |
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NEO aka ‘Chinese Ethereum’ Falls Victim to Hackers in New Scam to Steal User’s Coins
NEO Falls Victim To Hackers In New Scam To Steal User’s Coins One of the biggest pitfalls to any part of the traditional or cryptocurrency industries is that hackers seem to keep finding their way in. дальше »
2018-12-3 05:09 | |
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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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AriseBank CEO Charged in $4 Million Alleged ICO Scam
Jared Rice Sr. , CEO of the Dallas-based bank AriseBank, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and charged with six counts of securities fraud and wire fraud. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:03 | |
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TradePlace ICO
TradePlace is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform. It will form a new innovative platform to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, EOS and other popular cryptocurrencies and tokens. Users will receive expert analysis of the current state of coin and token pairs, and they’ll be able to withdraw their money easily and receive alerts for scam cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-11-25 02:33 | |
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What is an exit scam?
An exit scam is a fraudulent practice by unethical cryptocurrency promoters who vanish with investors’ money during or after an ICO. Promoters launch a new cryptocurrency platform based on a promising concept; the ICO then raises money from various investors; the business may or may not run for some time; and then the promoters who […] дальше »
2018-11-18 09:00 | |
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