70 Macau Residents Lose Over $2.5 Million To A Mining Scheme

As per a report from the Macau News Agency’s business-focused subsidiary, yet another cryptocurrency mining scam has occurred, with this most recent case affecting over 70 individuals who reside in Macau. дальше »

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Research: Twitter Is Filled With Thousands Of Cryptocurrency Scam Bots

Researchers found a ramified network of bots promoting cryptocurrency fraudulent schemes in the social network. The most popular way to cheat investors is so called giveaways of coins.

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Researchers Discover Huge Crypto Scam Botnet on Twitter

Researchers have uncovered a large botnet that mimics legitimate accounts on Twitter to spread a cryptocurrency "giveaway" scam. дальше »

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Crypto Twitter Bots Have Become Worse than Anyone Could Have Imagined

Cryptocurrency–One of the industry’s worst proponents is a pervasive, network of scam bots that has quickly come to litter the space of Twitter. While most social media users have become accustomed to the incessant “Ethereum giveaway” scams that adorn the profile of any crypto industry figure, the problem has begun to bleed over into other […] The post Crypto Twitter Bots Have Become Worse than Anyone Could Have Imagined appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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“People’s Money” Crypto to Outlast Fiat “Scam” – Rich Dad, Poor Dad Author

The author of the best-selling book ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’, Robert Kiyosaki, has spoken in favor of virtual currencies during a recent podcast. Mr. Kiyosaki described the United States Dollar (USD) as comprising a “scam” and predicted that precious metals and cryptocurrencies will outlast fiat currencies. дальше »

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Researchers Reveal Network of 15K Crypto-Related Scam Bots on Twitter

New research finds a crypto-related Twitter scam botnet of at least 15,000 bots spreading fake giveaways

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Returns to Bitcoin Bashing, Calls Cryptocurrency a ‘Scam’

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon calls Bitcoin a “scam” after months of refusing to comment on cryptocurrency

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Investors Petition for the Extradition of Sky Mining CEO Accused of Crypto Mining Scam

Nearly a thousand people have signed a petition for the extradition of Leh Minh Tam, the CEO of Sky Mining, a cryptocurrency mining firm based in Ho Chi Minh City. The signatories are calling for Tam’s deportation from the United States following allegations that he fled after defrauding investors of $36 million. дальше »

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India Investigates Another Crypto Scam

Cryptocurrency scams have become a very real problem over the past few years. With so many new users entering this ecosystem as of late, it is evident that many are at risk of being scammed. In India, another big crypto scam has been uncovered, and two individuals associated with the venture have been arrested. Cryptocurrency […] дальше »

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Tether [USDT] investigation – Updates by former FBI Director Louis Freeh

During an exclusive interview with Yahoo Finance, Dan Roberts [Senior Writer at Yahoo finance ] revealed facts regarding the Tether Bitcoin market manipulation scam investigation conducted by Former FBI Director, Louis Freeh. дальше »

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Macau Residents Hit With $2.5M Crypto Scam

Some 70 Macau residents claimed to have been allegedly victimized by a cryptocurrency scammer with over $2.5 million.

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‘Ripple Future’ scam claims INR 30 crore amidst regulatory tensions

Recently, two men were arrested in India’s Ghaziabad on a count of duping around 1800 investors. This was part of an INR 30 crore scam set up using a fake cryptocurrency company known as Ripple Future. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Scam Hits Macau Residents

The owner of a Hong Kong e-sports and cryptocurrency mining company has vanished after the company allegedly defrauded Macau investors out of HK$20 million (US$2. 5 million), according to a report by the Macau News Agency. дальше »

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“Trump Gives away Bitcoin” Scam Shut Down by Twitter

The old and tired virtual coins giveaway hoax on Twitter is still running, this time it’s the US president.

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Founders of Shinil Group Investigated by South Korean Police for Cryptocurrency Scam

Korean law enforcement agents are now pointing their searchlight into the operations of Shinil Group, a firm that claimed to have found more than $100 billion worth of gold in a sunken Russian shipwreck. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Exchange WEX Accused of Pulling an Exit Scam, One User Reports $11,000 LTC Missing

A concerning Reddit thread has been gaining traction online that is fueling fears for investors using cryptocurrency exchange WEX. nz. According to the thread, a WEX user has claimed that WEX has scammed him out of $11,000 worth of Litecoin (LTC). дальше »

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South Korean Shipwreck Probed for Potential ICO Scam

A possible ICO scam is under investigation in South Korea after a much-publicized shipwreck attracted the suspicions of local authorities. Sunken Treasures As reported by local outlet Korea Joongang Daily on August 1, 2018, Seoul-based Shinil Group is facing the heat as a critical figure in the scam. дальше »

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$5 Million Lost Through SIM Card Bitcoin Scam

Reports out today suggest that a 20 year old student from Boston in the United States has been arrested after being accused of involvement in a cryptocurrency scam that is alleged to have seen the theft of $5 million worth of Bitcoin after hacking the phone numbers of more than 40 cryptocurrency traders and investors. дальше »

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Indian police bust $4M ‘Ripple Future’ cryptocurrency scam

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ruling may have killed legitimate cryptocurrency businesses in the country, but it seems the regulatory clampdown hasn’t deterred local fraudsters and con artists. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Mining Scam Disguised as Indie Game Pulled from Steam

Valve, the parent company of popular gaming marketplace Steam, redacted a nefarious indie game that allegedly deployed cryptocurrency mining malware on user computers under the guise of an interactive application. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Exchange WEX Accused of Pulling an Exit Scam, One User Reports $11,000 LTC Missing

A concerning Reddit thread has been gaining traction online that is fueling fears for investors using cryptocurrency exchange WEX. nz. According to the thread, a WEX user has claimed that WEX has scammed him out of $11,000 worth of Litecoin (LTC). дальше »

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Korean Authorities Looking into Possible ShipWreck ICO Scam

The authorities in South Korea are working round the clock to unravel a possible crypto investment scam, involving Shinil Group, a Seoul-based firm, which allegedly offered to pay investors in gold, from a Russian ship that sank 113 years ago. дальше »

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South Korean authorities are investigating a possible crypto investment scam involving the Seoul-based Shinil Group as the key figure, Korea JoongAng Daily reported July 31. Shinil Group (Shinil) allegedly promised to pay investors in gold from a sunken Russian shipwreck. дальше »

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Korean Authorities Investigate Alleged Crypto Scam That Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold

South Korean authorities are investigating a possible crypto scam by a Seoul-based firm, which promised to pay investors in treasure from a sunken Russian shipwreck

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Vietnamese CEO Performs $35M Exit Scam, Leaving Team to Clean up Mess

The disappearance of Sky Mining company in Vietnam has investors suspecting foul play.

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CabbageTech’s Patrick McDonnell $11 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Details

The $11 million scam: How Patrick McDonnell's one-man crypto scam will cost him dearly Patrick McDonnell, the one-man band behind CabbageTech, must have believed himself to be the cryptocurrency world's Frank Abagnale after setting up the company which scammed a large number of investors out of their Bitcoin in exchange trading advice. While McDonnell must […] дальше »

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Hackers Are Using Steam To Illicitly Mine Cryptocurrency

Another large scale cryptocurrency scam has surfaced this week, with news of a ‘free game’ on gaming platform Steam, being used to deliver cryptocurrency mining malware to a large number of users. дальше »

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Latest Extraction Request Obfuscates Investigation of Bitcoin Scam Suspect Alexander Vinnik

A Greek court has accepted a Russian request to extradite Bitcoin (BTC) fraud suspect Alexander Vinnik, complicating subsequent international litigation, the Associated Press reported July 30. A panel of senior judges in the city of Thessaloniki ruled in favor of a new extradition request from Russia for the accused computer expert. The court’s decision complicates дальше »

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CEO of Vietnamese Mining Firm Disappears, $35 Million Lost

Leh Minh Tam, CEO of Ho Chi Minh City-based Sky Mining has apparently fled the country after the company suffered severe losses. The business owned several cryptocurrency mining farms in the country, but they have become largely unprofitable due to skyrocketing mining difficulty and a stagnation in cryptocurrency prices. дальше »

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Patrick McDonnell's Crypto Scam May Cost Him Over $11M

After the fiasco surrounding Patric McDonnell's one-man cryptocurrency scam, the court presiding over his case may order an $11-million penalty.

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Official Ethereum Twitter Handle Warns Users of ‘ETH Funds Recovery Scam’

“Ethereum Funds Recovery for ETH Losers” Has Been Warned as a SCAM! The Ethereum team took to Twitter to express a scam dubbed, “Ethereum Funds Recovery for ETH Losers” on July 29, 2018. What appears to be a screenshot of a letter has also been enclosed to ensure that those who have received it do […] дальше »

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Bitcoin [BTC] promised, Bitcoin Cash [BCH] added: FuzeX under accusations of scam

In February of this year, Fuze, known for their all-in-one card, launched an ICO for a new product known as FuzeX. The FuzeX product offered users the ability to use one card in place of multiple credit, debit and gift cards, and was linked to a cryptocurrency wallet for use with prominent cryptocurrencies such as […] дальше »

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Nexo Crypto Lending Offers to Buy Out Rival SALT Amid Exit Scam Rumors

Nexo has offered to buy out SALT Lending, whose CEO’s unexpected departure spurred rumors that the company is pulling an exit scam.

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BitcoinHack.net Review: Legit Bitcoin Hack System for Earning Profits?

What is BitcoinHack? This is another Bitcoin scam, promising endless supplies of free cryptocurrency. The promise is that new users will make a minimum of $1261 weeks a year. You can exploit a supposed flaw in the system that gives out free profit. дальше »

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Bitcoin Trading World Review: Legit Cryptocurrency Mining Pool Profits?

What is Bitcoin Trading World? Investing in cryptocurrency is a risky business for new users who don’t know what they’re doing, especially when they get taken advantage of by scam websites. Bitcoin Trading World is a shady site, promising people who invest with them free money for no work. But the reality is there is […] дальше »

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Ethereum Wallet Metamask Fiasco Recap: Google Mistakenly Leaves Scam App on Store

On July 25, 2018, the Google Chrome App Store, a platform that enables users of the most widely utilized web browser in the world to install native browser apps, removed Ethereum wallet MetaMask from its store. дальше »

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Crypto Savant Says KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) is Biggest Scam in Industry

KYC/AML Is a Bigger Scam Than Any Crypto Venture: Here’s Why It is definitely no secret that many new crypto ventures are later exposed to be scams, meant to make technological enthusiasts money before anyone notices. дальше »

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Twitter Combats Scam Bots by Blocking Anyone Using Elon Musk's Name

Twitter finally takes a decisive step towards eliminating cryptocurrency scams on its platform, but only does so by blocking one person's name from being used.

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There’s bigger scam than anything in crypto its called kyc/aml

A system that keeps billions in poverty, kills innovation and provides an excuse for the banking system to lock out the competition. The direct cost of this compliance to the financial companies is now in the billions every year. дальше »

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There's a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML

Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer practices have cost many billions more than all ICO scams put together – yet, what they have produced? дальше »

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MetaMask Yanked from Chrome Store, Yet Phishing Scam Remains

That was how Kevin Serrano, an employee at ethereum startup and incubator ConsenSys, described the revelation that MetaMask had been removed from Google Chrome’s web store in a recently published blog post. дальше »

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Google Yanked MetaMask From the Chrome Store, Left a Phishing Scam Up

Scams are an epidemic in the crypto space, and clumsy actions by big tech companies can open up the opportunities, as MetaMask learned recently. дальше »

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Hackers Nab Fox TV Show Twitter Account to Promote Tron (TRX)

Cryptocurrency fraudsters are always innovating the ways to scam people. This time, someone took over a famous Fox TV show Twitter account and has reportedly been promoting cryptocurrency scams since July 21, 2018. дальше »

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GVA’s David Garrity Says Twitter on Blockchain Will “Purge” Scam Bots

Look out everyone, Blockchain technology is here to save Twitter! Yes, it really is. Everyone who follows social media trends constantly hears of the term Fake news. This problem is literally a cancer to Twitter because of how its working interface is designed. дальше »

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Try Changing Your Twitter Name To Elon Musk, NO WAIT, You Might Get Banned

Twitter have designed a genius plan to help reduce the number of cryptocurrency scams circulating the Twitter sphere. Well, we say genius but actually, we can’t help but question who came up with this idea… According to reports, Twitter is disabling any Twitter accounts that are unverified and use the display name ‘Elon Musk’. дальше »

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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 »

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Here’s what Chrome’s new ‘Not secure’ warning means

If you’ve updated Google Chrome to version 68, which rolled out this week, you’ll likely begin seeing a ‘Not secure’ warning in the address bar. That’s to let you know that the site you’re visiting is not HTTPS-enabled, and the traffic is being transmitted over the old, less secure HTTP protocol. дальше »

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Founder of Bitcoin [BTC] based scam Bitfunder and Ukyo.Loan pleads guilty

On 24th July, Jon Montroll, the main accused in the $46 million Bitcoin fraud case, has pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and fraudulence. Cott was responsible for establishing WeExchange Australia Pty Limited, which acted as a cryptocurrency exchange and depository. дальше »

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Winning with Blockchain Funds as a Small Investor

Investing into blockchain startups can be rather challenging for small investors. Nobody will deny that fear of scam, security issues as well as lack of understanding of the market can prevent small investors from making the right choice. дальше »

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Crypto Scams, And The Scammers Who Scam The Stats

Bloomberg Research recently published a study from the Satis Group, an ICO advisory service, purporting to show that crypto is a minefield for bad investments. But not only was the reporting selective to the point of being misleading, some of the research itself was clearly gleaned from a cursory Google search – and it was dead […] The post Crypto Scams, And The Scammers Who Scam The Stats appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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