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YouTube Crypto Scams On The Rise As Victims Lose Millions
Crypto scams have been on the rise with the bull rally but scammers have found another medium to perpetuate their scams. YouTube has always been an effective marketing and influencing tool in the space, which is why it is sometimes a prime target for scammers. дальше »
2021-11-27 23:30 | |
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Citing Squid Games Token, Binance CEO CZ Shares Tips On Avoiding DeFi Exit Scams
They say “If you want to steal money, don’t rob a bank, open one,” and this has been an increasingly popular stunt recently pulled by crypto scammers as the crypto and DeFi ecosystems continue to bloom. дальше »
2021-11-8 23:57 | |
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Recover Bitcoin Lost to Fake Investment and Trading Scams With Cryptoinvestigo
Trading and investment frauds have been around for many years. But the emergence of cryptocurrency has brought about a new breed of scammers. People lose money daily to crypto investment scams as well as other kinds of digital currency-related scams. дальше »
2021-10-20 13:54 | |
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New Australian Report Shows That Fraudsters Pick Bank Transfer Over Cryptocurrencies
A growing number of Australians have fallen victim of investment scams and fraudulent schemes. However, according to new report, scammers prefer bank transfers to cryptocurrencies. Australians Lose $670 Million to Scammers In 2020 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in its annual Targeting Scams report published Monday that residents of Australia lost $851 […] дальше »
2021-6-8 11:00 | |
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Scammers Pick Bank Transfers Over Cryptocurrency, Australian Report Reveals
Investment scams have been by far the most common type in Australia recently, a new report by the country’s consumer watchdog has revealed. And while a growing number of Australians fall victim to fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency, bank transfers remain the scammers’ favorite way to extract money. дальше »
2021-6-8 09:00 | |
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Apple Co-Founder Loses Lawsuit Against YouTube Over Crypto Giveaway Scams
Steve Wozniak has lost his lawsuit against YouTube over scammers using his image to push crypto giveaway scams on the streaming platform. The case touches on the responsibility of social media companies to police content posted by users. дальше »
2021-6-3 15:00 | |
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Warning! NHash cloud mining joins long list of scammers
Cloud mining contract scams are one of the most prolific crypto fraud types operating today. In this article BNC profiles several of them - many of which are still actively defrauding people today. дальше »
2021-5-6 14:01 | |
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Cardano Launches Anti-Scam Task Force to Combat Fraudsters
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson has announced the formation of an internal action force aimed at countering scammers. This comes as a report from fraud prevention firm Bolster showed cryptocurrency scams almost doubled in 2020. дальше »
2021-3-30 15:00 | |
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Indian Crypto Trader Arrested for Allegedly Using USDT to Launder Money on Behalf of Chinese Online Betting Scammers
An Indian law enforcement agency has arrested Naisar Kothari, a cryptocurrency trader, for his role in a money-laundering scheme linked to online Chinese betting scams. The arrest was made after the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) detected large amounts of money “being inexplicably transferred to some cryptocurrency traders. дальше »
2020-12-14 15:30 | |
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Happy ending: Investors track down “rug pull” scammers, some Ethereum returned
As CryptoSlate reported, on Friday, the Ethereum DeFi space experienced three “rug pulls” or scams that amounted to $1.2 million worth of losses for unfortunate investors. The post Happy ending: Investors track down “rug pull” scammers, some Ethereum returned appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-12-14 07:00 | |
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Popular Browsers Like Google Fail to Catch Copycat Crypto Sites, Scams Make the Top Results
As the digital asset economy grows popular and a number of crypto companies become well known, copycat scammers appear in greater numbers. There are a number of websites that are clones of the official web page from companies that provide mining device sales, wallets, full nodes, paper wallet tools, and popular trading platforms. дальше »
2020-12-13 09:00 | |
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ComEd Offers Families and Businesses Tips to Avoid COVID-19 Related Energy Scams
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes a financial toll on families and businesses across northern Illinois, scammers are increasing their efforts to take advantage of vulnerable... дальше »
2020-9-18 13:30 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Spur Canadian Police to Launch Awareness Campaign
Due to an uptick in Bitcoin scams, Canadian police have launched a public awareness campaign to educate potential victims of the danger. In Regina, the police have reported that an increasing number of people are getting scammed — even though many don’t know what cryptocurrency is. дальше »
2020-9-18 12:53 | |
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Ripple Accuses YouTube Of Wilfully Disregarding Warnings About XRP Scams Happening On Its Platform
Ripple sued video-hosting giant YouTube for failing to stop XRP giveaway scams that defrauded innocent individuals of millions of dollars, the news of which ZyCrypto broke back in April. The cryptocurrency firm alleged that YouTube knowingly profited from the actions of the impersonators and scammers when it could have stopped them from going around on […] дальше »
2020-9-12 00:12 | |
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Crypto Money Grabs and Scams: No Product, No Funding
Once again, founders are raising at ludicrous valuations with business plans that make scribbles on the back of a napkin look like blueprints for the Whitehouse. With the return of the bull market comes the opportunists and scammers. дальше »
2020-8-26 20:39 | |
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Waterloo residents have lost $430K to crypto scams this year
Bitcoin scammers have thus far proven to be unstoppable in Canada.
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Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers
Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020. дальше »
2020-7-25 11:33 | |
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Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million in 2020, While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers
Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020. дальше »
2020-7-24 11:33 | |
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Steve Wozniak Sues Youtube, Google for Promoting Bitcoin Giveaway Scam — Youtube Denies Fault
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and 17 other victims have sued Youtube and Google for allowing, promoting, and profiting from bitcoin giveaway scams. However, Youtube insists that it is not at fault for scammers using its video-sharing platform for cryptocurrency giveaway scams and other fraudulent schemes. дальше »
2020-7-24 20:30 | |
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Crypto Scammer on the Prowl as YouTube and Twitter Become Central to Bitcoin Scams
Bitcoin giveaway scammers are getting away with Bitcoin.
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‘We’re Not Liable for Crypto Scammers’ Actions,’ Says YouTube On XRP Giveaway Scams
Youtube’s representative attorneys have responded to Ripple’s lawsuit by saying that YouTube is not liable to the actions of third-party content creators on the platform. Ripple’s lawsuit argued that YouTube benefits from ad traffic from such scammers and by failing to take action against them, the platform is complicit. дальше »
2020-7-22 22:22 | |
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Here’s How to Check If a Bitcoin Address Is a Scam
With the rapid rise in the number of bitcoin scams, there are easy ways to check if a bitcoin address has been reported as being used by scammers, such as in fake bitcoin giveaways. You can also easily report any bitcoin address associated with a scam. дальше »
2020-7-22 08:30 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Have Stolen $24 Million in First Half of 2020: Whale Alert Report
In the first six months of 2020, scammers made off with about $24 million in bitcoin, as per the Twitter bot Whale Alert's latest report. These scams involved giveaways, sextortion, fake exchanges, fake ICO's, bitcoin recovery, video scams, Ponzi schemes, fake tumblers, malware, and so on. дальше »
2020-7-14 21:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency Scammers Using Falsified British Royal Family Endorsements
Fake endorsements are circulating being attributed to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to promote Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency-related scams. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the latest celebrities to have their names hijacked to promote cryptocurrency scams. дальше »
2020-4-11 19:10 | |
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Fake COVID-19 Treatments Ask for Bitcoin Payments on Social Media
A twitter post on January 29 promoted a website selling a so-called cure for coronavirus, accepting Bitcoin as payment. Scams such as this have proliferated as the global crisis escalates. Scammers Selling False Hope & Asking for Bitcoin The Russian-based website selling the fake cure has been deactivated. дальше »
2020-3-28 20:30 | |
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Ripple CEO Voices Outrage Over Fake XRP Scams
When the co-founder of SPQR Media (and presumably Ripple supporter) alerted Brad Garlinghouse of a fake YouTube account using his name, the Ripple CEO lost his calm. He took to Twitter to call for greater action on scammers, saying “enough is enough” and warning “more to come. дальше »
2020-3-26 16:00 | |
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Thieves Swindle $2M From Coronavirus Preppers With Hand Sanitizer, Face Mask Scams
Scammers purporting to sell face masks, hand sanitizer and medication have stolen at least $2 million in cryptocurrency from panicking consumers, claims blockchain security firm AnChain.AI. дальше »
2020-3-18 07:00 | |
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Stay Safe From Coronavirus but also Keep your Bitcoin(s) Safe
The time is ripe for another round of scams and shady schemes, as the coronavirus panic is used to extort potential Bitcoin buyers. Beware of scammy schemes or shady exchanges. Scammers May Seek Naive Bitcoin Investors at Times of Panic Scammers may be hunting for naive Bitcoin investors during times of panic. дальше »
2020-3-15 17:00 | |
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Don’t Fall Prey to These 5 Cruel Coronavirus Scams
Scammers are exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to steal your cash. Don't fall prey to any of these cruel - and insidious - scams. The post Don’t Fall Prey to These 5 Cruel Coronavirus Scams appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-17 02:59 | |
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Uganda Crypto Ponzi Scammers Beware, Gov’t Plans New Sanctions
The Ugandan Ministry of Finance have once again issued a warning about investing in crypto-assets, over concerns of rising Ponzi and pyramid schemes. Local sources say the Government is now updating its Penal Code Act to outlaw these types of scams Crypto Ponzi schemes are pilfering Ugandan investors Uganda’s State Minister of Finance, David Bahati, spoke to Uganda’s Parliament yesterday, and asked the government to publish public warnings to Ugandan investors about the risks ofRead More The post appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2020-2-6 05:00 | |
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Ethereum’s Istanbul Hard Fork Is Providing Scammers A New Scheme To Steal ETH, Stay Aware
There’s a new scam circulating on YouTube and Telegram, a scam that involves Ethereum (ETH) holders sending their ETH in order to get a 10 times more valuable reward. Unfortunately, the crypto space is not at all free from scams. дальше »
2019-12-9 20:04 | |
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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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Canadian Crypto Owner Duped Out Of $240,000 In An Employment Scam
Crypto scams again seem to be on the rise in 2019 as the currency its use cases and adaptability increases. There seems to be news of a new scam victim in Canada. Scammers stole over $240,000 from the residents of Edmonton. дальше »
2019-8-5 20:59 | |
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Bitcoin Sex Scams Exploit Guilty Porn Voyeurs for $1.2 Million a Year
Cybersecurity firm Symantec has warned that Bitcoin sextortion scams are on the rise, with scammers making a fortune by targeting people who watch porn – and don’t want their loved ones to know about it. дальше »
2019-8-1 17:58 | |
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Singapore’s Monetary Authority calls out Bitcoin scammers for the wrongful use of ex-Prime Minister’s name
Politicians are no strangers to the world of scams and gaffes. However, Singapore’s former Prime Minister finds himself in a one-of-a-kind scam after it was reported that scammers were using false or misrepresented statements, attributed to him, for soliciting Bitcoin investments. дальше »
2019-7-31 12:49 | |
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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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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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Bitcoin Bullishness Makes Crypto Attractive to Scammers Once Again
With steadily increasing prices, the number of Bitcoin scams is also on the rise again. Both Peter McCormack and Andreas Antonopoulos have warned their Twitter followers recently of some different approaches taken by the crypto scammers. дальше »
2019-6-22 00:00 | |
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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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