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UK's Financial Conduct Authority Reports Crypto Fraudsters Are Moving To Social Media
Of the 5,884 investment scams reported to the FCA in 2018, 4,996 of them involved bond scams, forex, or cryptocurrencies.
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FCA Issues Warning Against Scams
The FCA has announced that the amount lost to scams in 2018 reached $255 million in 2018 and urged investors to beware before they spend money on investors, as per a February 6, 2019 press release. Conning Crypto Scams are nothing new, however the sheer amount of money lost to various scams, including crypto scams,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:00 | |
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UK Financial Watchdog: $255 Mln Lost in Crypto-Related, Other Investment Scams in 2018
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has reported that common investment scams’ losses, including those crypto-related, amounted to over $255 million in 2018
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Crypto Investors Should Know Nasgo and ShareNode MLM is Not a Superbowl Sponsor in Fake Marketing Ad
The number of cryptocurrency-related scams all over the world continued to grow during the bear market that affected the crypto space in 2018. Apparently, this time, Nasgo and ShareNode could be interested in investing in the upcoming US Super Bowl. дальше »
2019-2-4 21:40 | |
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Crypto Thefts, Scams On The Rise Finds New Research
Thefts and scams are plaguing the crypto space, which saw US$1. 7 billion worth of cryptocurrencies being stolen and scammed in 2018, a sharp increase despite a slump in the market, according to the CipherTrace 2018 Q4 2018 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:11 | |
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How Hackers Stole $1.7 Billion in Crypto in 2018 Using Complex Strategies
While 2017 was the year of crypto gains, 2018 was the year of crypto theft, according to new data. Crypto-related thefts increased roughly 260% from 2017 to 2018, largely fueled by a number of high-profile cryptocurrency exchange hacks. дальше »
2019-1-29 23:00 | |
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ETH Stolen by Scams Doubled in 2018, ChainAnalysis Reports
The world of cryptocurrencies is associated with constant changes and innovation, and while there is more and more security and trust around these technologies, it is also true that hackers, scammers and criminals have evolved, adapting their modus operandi to earn a few bucks here and there. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:10 | |
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Исследование: в 2018 году скамеры увели $36 млн в криптовалюте Ethereum
В результате различных мошеннических схем владельцы криптовалюты Ethereum лишились в 2018 году $36 млн в долларовом выражении. Это вдвое больше, чем в 2017 году, когда у пользователей было похищено $17 млн, говорится в исследовании аналитической компании Chainalysis. дальше »
2019-1-25 22:59 | |
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Top Officials at Two Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Face Fraud Indictments
Several of South Korea’s top crypto exchanges have found themselves in hot water, with executives at a couple of exchanges facing criminal charges and jail time. According to a news report on the Korean website Blockinpress, the CEO of Komid, a Korean crypto exchange, has received a three-year prison sentence for committing fraud against investors by artificially inflating the exchange’s actual trading volume. дальше »
2019-1-23 00:57 | |
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Crypto Communities – How Valuable Are They?
There seems to be some disillusionment about Crypto and Community or to put it more succinctly, “Crypto Community” in the wake of historical events of the past year. 2018 was notorious for ICO failures, ponzi scams, false hype, and FUD. дальше »
2019-1-17 10:50 | |
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Let’s Take a Look at the 3 Biggest Crypto Scams of 2018: BitConnect, OneCoin and Modern Tech
In 2018, virtual currencies have been in a bear trend that dragged most of the coin to new lows in more than a year. At the same time, several hacks and scams took place in 2018 and affected the whole market. дальше »
2019-1-15 00:04 | |
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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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China Judgements Online Data Shows Crypto Asset-Related Lawsuits Nearly Doubled in 2018
According to data provided by China Judgements Online, an online database that shows Chinese court documents, half of the lawsuits related to virtual currencies were filed in 2018. This shows how the crypto ban in China played a limited role in trying to avoid crypto-related scams in the market. As per China Judgements Online, there […] дальше »
2019-1-5 03:47 | |
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Number of Chinese Crypto Lawsuits Doubles in 2018
According to China Judgements Online, a database of Chinese court documents, half of all lawsuits pertaining to cryptocurrencies were filed last year, highlighting an increase in fraudulent activity despite China’s regulatory crackdown. дальше »
2019-1-5 23:55 | |
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5 ludicrous cryptocurrency exit scams that regretfully happened in 2018
When you say “cryptocurrency,” you’d be forgiven if one of the first things that comes to mind is: “exit scam. ” Exit scams refer to those cunning plots, whereby blockchain startups collect investors money, often through initial coin offerings (ICOs), only to disappear suddenly, along with any the funds raised. дальше »
2018-12-30 13:00 | |
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The Scams Of 2018: Crypto Thefts And Hacks That The Community Forgot
The Scams Of 2018: Crypto Thefts And Hacks That The Community Forgot In a year that was plagued with hacking attempts, phishing, and malware attacks, it is hard to remember everything. The crypto industry had so many difficulties, but the writers at the Hard Fork decided to bring to light some of the scams that […] дальше »
2018-12-28 04:21 | |
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5 classic cryptocurrency scams from 2018 you totally forgot about
Whether it’s multi-million dollar exit scams, Ponzi schemes, or sophisticated networks of remote-controlled Twitter scambots, this year saw some of the most epic and sophisticated cryptocurrency schemes to date. дальше »
2018-12-27 13:00 | |
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China Financial Media Copyright Protection Alliance Employs Blockchain Copyright System
2018 has not been easy for supporters of cryptocurrency. Even those who have not suffered the tremendous losses that come with the big bear market of this year must be privy to some of the damaging news coming out of mass media regarding cryptocurrencies and the expanding crypto space. Scams are everywhere, regulators continue to […] дальше »
2018-12-23 06:02 | |
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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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Bitcoin Scams: Singaporeans Losing Thousands of Dollars to Crypto Fraudsters
Singapore authorities recent report that residents have lost about $78,000 to fraudulent online platforms in three months. Online Cryptocurrency Scam Using Fake Personalities The Straits Times reports that Singapore residents have fallen victim to some online Bitcoin scams in a couple of months, losing up to $78,000 between September and November 2018. дальше »
2018-12-6 11:44 | |
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Singapore Residents Targeted in Crypto Scams, $78,000 Lost Between September and November
Members of the Singapore public have been targeted by the online advertisements of scammers posing as crypto brokerage services. The victims have been duped out of around $78,000 between September and November of 2018. дальше »
2018-12-6 00:00 | |
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Target and Google Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, Used for Crypto Scams
In what is becoming an emerging trend, Twitter accounts of popular brands are being hacked in an attempt to scam unsuspecting users out of their cryptocurrencies. Target and Google are two high profile targets that have seen their accounts taken over by hackers who, in turn, have used them to scam followers by advertising fraudulent crypto giveaways. дальше »
2018-11-15 23:40 | |
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Twitter Has a Hard Time Dealing with Hackers, as New Bitcoin Scams Target Target
Despite the increased security efforts, Twitter is still unable to weed out scam accounts, as U. S. retail giant Target became the latest victim of bitcoin scam hacks, The Next Web reported on November 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:00 | |
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Crypto Researchers Report: Smart Cryptojackers Are Exercising Hidden Means to Infect Victims
Cryptojackers make up most of 2018, as numerous hacks and scams have since been revealed. With this being said, a group of researchers at Trend Micro found that said jackers are finding smart ways to prevent themselves from being caught at all costs. дальше »
2018-11-11 22:00 | |
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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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Daily Byte: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
A crypto fight in the Pacific, the Twitter scams are gaining steam, and crypto mining is worse than actual mining. Plus, Bitmain reveals new mining rigs.
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ICO Volume Doubles in 2018 Despite Slump in the Crypto Market
The prolonged bear cryptocurrency market, coupled with reports of scams, has not dampened investors’ interest in initial coin offerings (ICOs) this year. Contrary to expectations, token sales volume for the first nine months of 2018 alone doubled compared with the total ICO volume last year. дальше »
2018-10-22 16:59 | |
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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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Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06 | |
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NASAA launches an investigation into over 200 allegedly fraudulent ICOs
The days of the pump and dump ICO may be numbered: the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is on the warpath, taking action against potentially dodgy cryptocurrency schemes. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:29 | |
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Crypto Trading Revenue to Double in 2018 Despite Bearish Market, Analysts Predict
Crypto prices have risen to dizzying heights and then gone through bearish times over the years. Traders have made millions of dollars and others have lost just as much. Some institutions have hailed cryptos as the next big thing while others have banished them, terming them bubbles and scams. However, there has been one market […] дальше »
2018-8-20 17:00 | |
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ICO and Phishing scams are pillaging the Crypto Community
According to report from Kaspersky Lab, an anti-virus and internet security firm, scammers made off with over $2. 3 million during the second quarter of 2018. A popular scheme for these phishers and scammers is to use fake websites and social media accounts to create a faux ICO to lure investors. дальше »
2018-8-18 18:31 | |
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Kaspersky’s Report Claims $2.3 Million Stolen by Cryptocurrency Scammers in Q2 2018
A new report released by Kaspersky Labs claims that the mammoth amount of $2. 3 million was lost in crypto scams in the second quarter of this year, and cybercriminals are responsible for it. The Moscow-based antivirus and security firm further reveals in its report titled “Spam and Phishing in Q2 2018” that it was successful in […] Kaspersky’s Report Claims $2. дальше »
2018-8-18 15:19 | |
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FCA Warns U.K. Investors of Elaborate Cryptocurrency Scams Involving Prestigious London Addresses
The U. K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned local investors to be wary of elaborate cryptocurrency scams, some of which claim prestigious physical addresses in London. Details of the Cryptocurrency Schemes In an official release by the FCA on Friday (August 17, 2018), the financial watchdog describes several ways fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes are carried out. дальше »
2018-8-18 01:34 | |
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US Investor Sues Telecom Company AT&T for Loss in Cryptocurrency Theft
On August 15, 2018, entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor Michale Terpin filed a lawsuit worth $224 million against telecommunications company AT&T and accused the company of “negligence and fraud” regarding the theft of cryptocurrencies from his personal account. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:00 | |
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Crypto Scammers Stole $2.3 Million In Q2 2018 According to Kaspersky
New Report By Kaspersky Reveals That Crypto Scammers Stole $2. 3 Million In 2018 Q2 After doing a thorough research on cyber crimes, Kaspersky Lab reported that hackers earned more than $2. 3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018. дальше »
2018-8-16 04:28 | |
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Thai Soap Opera Actor Scams Finnish Bitcoin Millionaire
According to the Bangkok Post, a Finnish Bitcoin millionaire, Aarni Otava Saarimaa, was scammed by a group of Thai people in 2017. Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division (CSD) noted that the Finnish man lost about 5,600 Bitcoins to the Thai gang through a fraudulent investment scheme. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:07 | |
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These 5 ICO Exit Scams Cost Investors $100 Million
ICO exit scams over the last two years have left people $96. 8 million out of pocket, according to data compiled by blockchain intelligence firm Diar. However, this is only a drop in the ocean with regards to the influx of investment the cryptocurrency space is receiving. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
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ICO Exit Scams: Bad Actors Cart Away $100 Million in 2018
While there have been quite many initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have made investors smile to the bank in recent times, there’s no denying that some of these crypto-based fundraisers have also broken the hearts of many. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
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Kaspersky: Cryptocurrency Scammers Stole $2.3 Million in Q2
Cybercriminals earned more than $2.3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018, a new study reports. дальше »
2018-8-15 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency exit scams have conned people out of almost $100M
Almost $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen by exit scammers, as ICO tokens continue to plummet in value. Indeed, the figures suggest that ICO scams over the last two years total at least $96. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:40 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Getting Creative With Blockchain Solutions
This week’s top stories include two feature interview: one with Kavita Gupta, founding managing partner at ConsenSys Ventures; and another with electronic dance music DJ Justin Blau (aka DJ 3BLAU) who is launching a decentralized music festival. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:52 | |
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Pumps and Dumps of Cryptocurrencies: An Old Scam Made new
In sharp contrast to their original mission statement, there are many “pink sheet” or “penny stock” scams that go mostly unnoticed by the SEC and the exchanges. These Microcap Stock Fraud schemes run into the billions annually according to August 8, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
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