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Fake Ukrainian cops extort $250,000 in Tether from online entrepreneur
In a brazen scam, Ukrainian criminals posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in Tether (USDT) from a businessman by fabricating criminal charges. According to a press release from the National Police of Ukraine dated September 2, the scam unfolded in May when a 20-year-old online entrepreneur reported being targeted by individuals pretending to be […] дальше »
2024-9-3 18:49 | |
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NFT scam in India sees 71-year-old digital artist losing money in bogus platform fees
A 71-year-old digital artist in India fell victim to scammers pretending to be an NFT art dealer. According to a local report, Shivaprasad R (name changed), a practicing chartered accountant (CA), lost INR 1.58 lakhs (approximately $1895) in fees to… дальше »
2024-4-23 14:56 | |
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Electric Capital co-founder warns scammers impersonate VC firms, ask money before investing
Electric Capital Co-Founder Avichal Garg warned the crypto community about a new method fraudsters are using to steal money from investors. Scammers have started pretending to be venture capital firms in a bid to lure crypto startups to believe they’re… дальше »
2023-11-28 15:38 | |
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DPRK hackers impersonate South Korean officials to steal crypto
According to South Korea’s National Police Agency, the hackers stole the information of 1,468 victims between March and October 2023. North Korean hackers are now trying to lure victims by pretending to be South Korean officials and journalists in a… дальше »
2023-11-22 15:07 | |
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FBI warns of crypto scams impersonating agency in El Paso
Scammers are trying to lure victims into thinking a real investigation is being conducted, officials said. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has warned residents of El Paso, Texas, about phishing email letters from scammers pretending to be the bureau.… дальше »
2023-10-13 14:28 | |
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Fake Elon Musk crypto giveaway scams flood TikTok
Bad actors are now turning to the video-sharing platform to scam people by pretending to be crypto giveaways from celebrities. TikTok is being flooded with fake posts pretending to be crypto giveaways from Elon Musk hourly, BleepingComputer first revealed. According… дальше »
2023-9-18 11:54 | |
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Issues Warning Against ‘Crypto Banks’
The HKMA has issued a warning about crypto businesses pretending to be banks with holding the appropriate licenses. The post Hong Kong Monetary Authority Issues Warning Against ‘Crypto Banks’ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-15 15:24 | |
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Gryphon Digital wants Sphere 3D’s lawsuit dismissed
Crypto mining company Gryphon Digital is contesting a lawsuit from its former collaborator, Sphere 3D, over a significant bitcoin transfer. Sphere 3D alleged in April that Gryphon Digital CEO Rob Chang transferred 18 bitcoins to an impostor pretending to be… дальше »
2023-8-21 03:02 | |
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North Korean Hackers Pose As VC Firms And Banks To Steal Millions From Crypto Startups
North Korean hackers are taking it a notch higher by pretending to be venture capitalists to steal from cryptocurrency startups. BlueNoroff, the name given by cybersecurity experts to a crew associated with the North Korean government-funded hacking operation Lazarus Group, has expanded its target list to include venture capital firms, cryptocurrency startups, and banks, a report by cybersecurity […] дальше »
2022-12-29 13:39 | |
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North Korean hackers are pretending to be crypto VCs in new phishing scheme — Kaspersky
State-sponsored Lazarus Group and associated hackers have had a busy year, and 2023 may see even more activity, the cybersecurity lab warned. дальше »
2022-12-28 21:19 | |
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Мошенники попытались выманить средства у криптопроектов от имени Binance
Группа хакеров выдала себя за CCO Binance Патрика Хиллманна в серии видеозвонков с представителями криптовалютных проектов, которым пообещала за вознаграждение содействовать в листинге на бирже. We’ve been seeing more scammers pretending to be Binance employees & executives online. дальше »
2022-8-24 14:10 | |
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Watch out SundaeSwap scammers are stealing ADA with fake DripDropz websites
Drip Dropz has issued a warning to the Cardano community over fake websites pretending to be the official site. The post Watch out SundaeSwap scammers are stealing ADA with fake DripDropz websites appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-2-17 19:00 | |
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Is Elon Musk Buying Dogecoin (DOGE) En Masse?
A sharp Redditor has revealed info showing periodical DOGE transactions in amounts that are identical to the birthday of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In a subreddit called r/CryptoMarkets, there is a debate about whether the wallet belongs to Elon Musk himself or someone just pretending to be him. дальше »
2021-2-10 19:25 | |
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Crypto Scammers Go Phishing on Substack, Pretending to be Legit Newsletters
Substack, an independent newsletter platform, is being used by scammers targeting crypto users according to the latest developments. The platform, which rose to fame in recent years, has attracted prominent traders and crypto heavyweights such as Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano (The Pomp Letter), Willy Woo (The Bitcoin Forecast), and Rekt Capital, who send out newsletters via […] The post Crypto Scammers Go Phishing on Substack, Pretending to be Legit Newsletters first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-27 23:54 | |
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Google Advertises Uniswap Phishing Scams
Google searches recently displayed results and ads for at least three phishing schemes masquerading as the Uniswap decentralized exchange. BeinCrypto Russia discovered that the world’s most popular search engine was showing results for (and even advertising) scams pretending to be the Uniswap platform. дальше »
2020-8-6 12:10 | |
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New ransomware lures victims by pretending to be a Canadian Government COVID-19 tracing app
The fraudulent websites encrypt data from victim’s android devices, ESET revealed New ransomware called... The post New ransomware lures victims by pretending to be a Canadian Government COVID-19 tracing app appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-27 15:42 | |
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Cryptocurrency Media Mistakenly Reports Fake Story about BitMEX Founder
A hilarious fake tweet sent out by an account pretending to be BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has been picked up some cryptocurrency media as the real deal. You may have seen the headlines, but Elon Musk recently tweeted that the stock price of Tesla was too high. дальше »
2020-5-3 16:22 | |
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Ripple Community Spots Fake YouTube Account Impersonating Brad Garlinghouse For Bogus XRP Airdrop
Someone created a Youtube account pretending to be Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, to scam users. The scammer promoted an XRP airdrop requesting deposits from 2,000 XRP to 250,000 XRP to participate, offering high amounts as a “reward” after an airdrop. дальше »
2020-3-25 09:54 | |
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Shameless Nintendo Brings Paid Subscription to Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
Nintendo plans on adding a subscription service to the two-year-old Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. The new subscription seems to be a reaction to the success of Mario Kart World Tour. This is the latest move by Nintendo in its attempts to monetize mobile games while pretending that it’s better than other mobile developers. дальше »
2019-11-19 22:02 | |
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Dubious ‘Royal House’ Letter to Raise Bitcoin to Save British Economy in Post-Brexit Era Circulates
Scammers have allegedly asked for $2.5 Million BTC from the British residents. They claimed that the funds would be used in taking care of the financial system after Brexit. Emails Vs Letters These fraudsters dispatched out to the British bodily letters pretending to be the non-public secretary of Queen Elizabeth II. This is according to […] дальше »
2019-9-28 18:11 | |
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Google’s new policy forbids employees from having ‘raging debates’ over politics
Google used to be the epitome of young, smart, techy culture. Its offices have always been lauded as a workplace where free expression, thinking outside of the box, and challenging the status quo were valued more than the ability to keep your head down and meet quotas. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:46 | |
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SEC Of Thailand Warns Crypto Investors About Latest Scam Using Non-Authorized Exchanges
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission‘s (SEC), the financial watchdogs of the country have warned the citizens about a new form of investing scam. I this scam, a false entity who is pretending to be a regulated legal digital currency trading firm accosts traders into investing with it. Lt Co Woranan Silam who is a […] дальше »
2019-8-26 16:41 | |
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Twitter Crypto Scammers Continue to Fly Under the Company’s Radar
Over the last two years, cryptocurrency scamming on social media has been prevalent. In January 2019, it was reported that crypto impersonation scams on Twitter raked in millions in cryptocurrencies from people pretending to be well known blockchain personalities. дальше »
2019-8-13 00:00 | |
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McAfee Blasts Twitter Over Callous Disregard for Bitcoin Scams
Early on Monday, CCN brought to light the misadventures of an insidious scammer pretending to be none other than the Bitcoin renegade himself, John McAfee. McAfee: Twitter Never Even Responds to My Crypto Scam Reports After we tipped off McAfee and his wife, Janice, to the fraudulent article in question, John responded by sharing his […] The post McAfee Blasts Twitter Over Callous Disregard for Bitcoin Scams appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-8-13 23:04 | |
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Study: Publicly Listed Chinese Firms Quietly Participate in Bitcoin Mining
According to regional reports, a few publicly listed Chinese companies have been secretly mining bitcoin by pretending to provide cloud or web hosting services. Moreover, recent studies have revealed a growing trend of mystery miners processing the BCH and BTC networks at the same time as these firms have been running undercover mining operations in […] The post Study: Publicly Listed Chinese Firms Quietly Participate in Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-5-30 23:10 | |
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CHEAP: Stop cheeky pranksters with $115 off a Nest Hello video doorbell
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! There are a few classic pranks. A phone call pretending to be someone else is a quintessential example, so is throwing toilet paper over someone’s home or car. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:01 | |
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Sorry, I’m too busy planning our smart home to help pack
I’m supposed to be packing up all the electronics I “won’t need until after the move. ” What does that even mean? I need all of my electronics all of the time. Instead, I’m pretending to write a review of these Aukey smart outlets. дальше »
2019-2-28 21:03 | |
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How I became pen pals with the kid who stole my iPhone
I’d always wanted to go to India. So I was pretty outraged when, in 2011, my iPhone went without me. I think it’s only fair to place around 5 percent of the blame on my friend Blair. A group of us were in a London wine bar pretending to be grown-ups, searching for more sophisticated ways to say “second-least-expensive bottle” while tossing around wine terms we’d heard in a semi-ironic attempt to impress our waiter. дальше »
2019-2-14 12:26 | |
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FCA Uncovers Sneaky ALPH Capital Crypto Company Cloning Scam, Cautions Investors of Fake Services
This Friday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) flagged a firm pretending to represent a legitimate company called ALPH Capital on grounds of cryptocurrency scam. Although a real company called ALPH Capital exists, it is a small investment firm with offices in Italy and the UK. дальше »
2019-1-19 01:52 | |
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Gillette triggers Twitter’s right-wing elite with ‘toxic masculinity’ ad
Gillette, a company that sells razors, triggered a slew of right wing celebrities on social media yesterday with an advertisement featuring a new take on its old “the best a man can get” slogan. дальше »
2019-1-15 22:06 | |
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AT&T is pretending like 5G is already here – and misleading users
Last week, owners of select LG and Samsung phones using AT&T network got a software update that changed the “4G” icon in their status bar to “5GE” (E stands for Evolution). In reality, AT&T hasn’t really deployed a 5G network yet – it’s just renaming LTE Advanced and LTE Advanced Pro to 5GE. дальше »
2019-1-8 08:07 | |
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Indian police and Microsoft combine forces to shut down fake call centers
For years, India has been a major hub for tech support call centers that service companies around the world. Unfortunately, not all of them are legit. Earlier this week, police in the capital city of New Delhi raided 16 fraudulent call centers and arrested nearly three dozen people for running scams while pretending to offer customer care. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:27 | |
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Mac Cryptocurrency Price Tracking App Installs Backdoors to Control Host Computer
A Trojan pretending to be a macOS cryptocurrency ticker called CoinTicker was discovered installing backdoors on the computers of unsuspecting users, Bleeping Computer reported on October 29, 2018. Mac Cryptocurrency Price Tracker Caught Installing Backdoors Dozens of cybersecurity publications sounded the alarm over another cryptocurrency malware that was discovered on October 29, after a Malwarebytes forum user reported a trojan. дальше »
2018-10-31 18:00 | |
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Binance CEO Asks Followers to Help Nab a Fraudster
Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao has appealed to his followers on Twitter to report an impostor pretending to be the CEO of the Korean arm of the crypto exchange. Zhao, however, didn’t clarify if Binance is contemplating any legal action against the alleged perpetrator. дальше »
2018-10-27 16:00 | |
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Singapore Phishing Websites Using Fake News to Get Users’ Bank and Credit Card Details
Phishing websites have been using fake news involving the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore as means of aquiring users’ credit card and bank account information. Get Rich Quick Scheme The Singaporean government has condemned two separate websites for trying to acquire bank account and credit card information by distributing false information involving the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore. дальше »
2018-9-21 09:00 | |
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Texas State Securities Board Hits Russian Hoaxers with Cease-and-Desist Orders
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd. дальше »
2018-9-20 00:05 | |
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The week’s best Android games to play while pretending to poop at work
Welcome to our new column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device, released over the past week. Whether you’re into casual time wasters or hardcore shooters, you’ll find something in here to exercise your thumbs with. дальше »
2018-8-24 13:24 | |
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YouTube is flush with ‘prank’ videos involving laxatives
YouTube recently removed a mean-spirited video involving a YouTuber poisoning a loved one with laxatives. That’s nice, YouTube. Now get started on the thousands of other videos just like it. Recently, the website Babe ran an expose on the channel “CJ SO COOL,” which stars a father who repeatedly “pranks” his four children and wife and laughs at the ensuing pain, suffering, and chaos his antics cause. дальше »
2018-8-7 00:51 | |
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Us court takes 81 BTC then sends bitcoin trader to jail
News A U.S. district judge has ordered a bitcoin trader to forfeit 81 bitcoins and sentenced him to 41 months in prison for money laundering. Thomas Mario Costanzo, also known as Morpheus Titania, sold bitcoins to undercover federal agents pretending to be drug dealers, according to the Department of Justice. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the дальше »
2018-8-3 20:20 | |
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US Court Seizes 81 BTC, Sends Bitcoin Trader to Jail for 41 Months for Money Laundering
A U. S. district judge has ordered a bitcoin trader to forfeit 81 bitcoins and sentenced him to 41 months in prison for money laundering. Thomas Mario Costanzo, also known as Morpheus Titania, sold bitcoins to undercover federal agents pretending to be drug dealers, according to the Department of Justice. дальше »
2018-8-3 17:55 | |
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Twitter locks your account if you change your display name to Elon Musk
In an effort to curb the cryptocurrency “giveaway” scam epidemic, Twitter will lock your account if you are not verified and change you display name to Elon Musk. Crypto-scammers and blockchain bandits are on the rise, and they will try anything to swindle unwitting victims into sending or wiring them funds – including pretending to be Musk himself. дальше »
2018-7-25 14:52 | |
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ETH Bots Run Rampant While Twitter Claims to Ban Lookalike Accounts
According to reports the social media platform Twitter has been deleting millions of fraudulent accounts per day, and stated during the first week of July that it suspended more than 70 million accounts throughout May and June. дальше »
2018-7-17 00:55 | |
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