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Court dismisses Steve Wozniak’s Bitcoin (BTC) scam case against YouTube
On Tuesday, a California state judge dismissed the case filed against YouTube by Apple Inc’s co-founder, Steve Wozniak. In the lawsuit, Wozniak claimed that his image was used in some YouTube videos to promote a fake Bitcoin giveaway. дальше »
2021-6-3 13:09 | |
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Dubai Authorities Warn Against Fake Digital Currency Dubai Coin
Dubai authorities issued a warning against a digital currency called Dubai Coin, stating that the token never received approval from any official authority. Dubai Does Not Have an Official Digital Currency In a tweet on Thursday (Amy 27, 2021), the Dubai Media Office said that an unlicensed website was promoting the scam token and usingRead More дальше »
2021-5-29 20:00 | |
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Apple App Store scam sees users losing $1.6 million in Bitcoin
Apple users have lost over $1. 6 million worth of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to hackers after falling victims to a sophisticated phishing attack involving a fake version of the popular Trezor wallet on the firm’s ‘App Store,’ reported the Washington Post on Tuesday. дальше »
2021-4-1 19:00 | |
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Latest fake Elon Musk crypto giveaway scam costs man $550,000 in BTC
The latest Bitcoin giveaway scam to pop up on Twitter has claimed a massive victim last month, with a German man telling BBC that he sent 10 BTC, worth over $550,000 at press time, to the scammer believing it would double his money. дальше »
2021-3-18 04:55 | |
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How One Man Lost Over $500k to a Fake Elon Musk Bitcoin Giveaway Scam
Elon Musk is beloved in the crypto community, with many even believing he is the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. However, for one German man, his name will always bring up one of his worst memories. This is after he lost over $564,000 to a scam promoted on Twitter under the Tesla CEO’s name. Sebastian was randomly […] дальше »
2021-3-17 22:10 | |
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Turkish Police Dismantle Massive Chinese Crypto Scam That Held 101 Hostages
A massive police operation took place in Istanbul, Turkey, against a Chinese gang’s crypto scam. Authorities found that criminals kidnapped 101 people and forced them to run scam operations. Scammers Tricked Hostages by Promising Them Work in a Legit ‘Crypto Investment Consultancy’ According to Demirören Haber Ajansı, Istanbul police cracked down a fake “crypto investment […] дальше »
2021-3-17 18:00 | |
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Istanbul cops raid fake Crypto Investment scam holding 100 people captive
According to reports from local news outlets, a Chinese gang of 18 suspects was recently detained by the police authorities of Istanbul on account of kidnapping and operating a crypto scam scheme. The gang which held its operations in Silivri in the Province of Istanbul, Turkey, attracted 101 people including two Turkmens, 95 Chinese nationals, […] дальше »
2021-3-15 15:33 | |
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Massive Fake Celebrity-Endorsed Bitcoin Investment Campaign Duping Google, Facebook Traced to Moscow
A massive bitcoin ad scam campaign — which features celebrities and mainly targeted Australians — has been traced. The investigation’s findings point to a “highly organized” global business that relies on five addresses in Moscow’s center. дальше »
2020-12-17 17:00 | |
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Fake celebrity-endorsed Bitcoin ads traced back to organization based out of Moscow
A major Bitcoin ad scam that involves the use of the unauthorized images of Australian celebrities, promoting fake bitcoin investment schemes, has been reportedly traced back to an addresses in RussiaThe post Fake celebrity-endorsed Bitcoin ads traced back to organization based out of Moscow appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-12-16 23:00 | |
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Belgian Regulator Warns of Crypto Scammers That Target Male Tinder Users With Fake ICOs
The Belgian regulator, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), says scammers are employing new techniques which target Tinder and Facebook users. Using what the FSMA terms an “emotional scam,” criminals are targeting male users of the dating app Tinder with promises of exceptional returns on investments. дальше »
2020-12-10 10:30 | |
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Ledger wallet users lose 1.1M XRP to a fraudulent site
Ledger wallet owners have fell victim to a scheme that defrauded them out of 1,150,000 XRP. A community-run fraud awareness group xrplorer unveiled this news on November 2, noting that the scam leveraged a phishing email that instructed users to use a fake version of the Ledger website, which contained a homoglyph in the URL. дальше »
2020-11-7 22:58 | |
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Hackers have stolen 1,980 Bitcoin via wallet 'fake update'
Cybercrime gangs have stolen over to $22 million from users who use the Electrum Bitcoin wallets via a fake app update scam according to an investigation. The criminals later transferred the stolen fuThe post Hackers have stolen 1,980 Bitcoin via wallet 'fake update' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-13 22:30 | |
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Kate Winslet to Star in ‘Fake!’, a Movie About the OneCoin Scam
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet will star and co-produce Fake!, a movie adaptation of the infamous OneCoin cryptocurrency scam. The OneCoin Ponzi scheme generated around $4 billion between 2014 and 2017. дальше »
2020-10-13 22:00 | |
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Scammers Impersonate Australian Entrepreneur in Fake Crypto Scam
Scammers have been using an Australian man’s identity to advertise fake crypto promotions to specific members of the local aviation industry. The target? Dick Smith, a 76-year old aviator, and political activist. дальше »
2020-10-10 23:02 | |
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New Bitcoin Scam Uses Daniel Craig for Fake Celebrity Endorsements
Coinspeaker New Bitcoin Scam Uses Daniel Craig for Fake Celebrity EndorsementsCelebrities and high-profile public figures such as members of the Dragon’s Den, Piers Morgan, James McAvoy, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Martin Lewis are used excessively by Bitcoin scammers for promotional purposes. дальше »
2020-8-8 20:52 | |
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Fake Binance Bitcoin giveaway ads running on YouTube
2 for 1 Bitcoin scam promotions very similar to the recent global twitter hack continue running on YouTube дальше »
2020-7-24 04:00 | |
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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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Elon Musk, Justin Sun & Other Accounts Hacked in Massive Twitter Scam
The Twitter accounts for a large number of famous influencers have been hacked, offering a run-of-the-mill Bitcoin scam. The hacks appear to be related to a hacked posting service. It seems like some Twitter API posting service has been compromised and being used to send out fake "giveaway" tweets from popular crypto/blockchain accounts. дальше »
2020-7-16 23:57 | |
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Chinese Authorities Confiscate $15 Million in Cryptocurrencies, Arrest 10 Scammers
Chinese authorities have seized cryptocurrencies worth about $15 million while bringing down a scam involving fake Huobi tokens. In addition, ten people were arrested while luxury cars and real estate were confiscated. дальше »
2020-7-12 22:15 | |
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Despite Crypto Bans, YouTube Now Shows Scam Ads Asking Users to Send Bitcoin
YouTubers have reported seeing fake BTC giveaway ads pop up while watching content on the streaming platform. Many users, especially those in the crypto community, are angry and confused as... дальше »
2020-7-12 18:49 | |
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China: $15 million Ethereum scam ends in Ferrari showdown
A scam involving fake crypto exchange tokens, fast sports-cars, and mansions had all the ingredients of a Hollywood thriller—minus the bad guys going scot-free in the end. The post China: $15 million Ethereum scam ends in Ferrari showdown appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-7-11 04:00 | |
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Phishing Sites Use Trick Letters in Domain Names to Steal XRP
Experts from Xrplorer say that a fake XRP giveaway scam emerged in January 2020 and remains alive.
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Bitcoin Trader: Google Helps Scam Crypto Trading App Look Legit in Reviews
Bitcoin Trader has been heavily promoting itself as the best and safest automated cryptocurrency trading app that can help people earn $1,300 a day. Numerous fake reviews and scam checks on Bitcoin Trader are highly ranked by Google, making this scam appear legitimate. дальше »
2020-6-8 23:05 | |
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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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Janet Jackson’s Billionaire Ex Sues Facebook Over Crypto Scam
Janet Jackson’s ex-husband, Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, is suing Facebook over fake ads using his image to endorse a crypto scam. Al Mana’s Image Used to Endorse a Crypto Scam Facebook has come under fire again when it comes to cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-2-24 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Revolution Trader At It Again, Targets Professional Cycling Legend Peter Sagan
Peter Sagan, a renowned cycling legend, has been the latest victim of the Bitcoin Revolution scam which uses the identity of worldwide stars to dupe naive crypto investors. The scammers also use fake news articles as well as adverts. дальше »
2020-2-22 19:11 | |
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EOS Authority Bot Scam Pops Up On Telegram
A fake EOS Authority bot has appeared on Telegram, asking users to provide private keys to their accounts to monitor their funds. Several users have so far warned about the...The post EOS Authority Bot Scam Pops Up On Telegram appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-13 06:32 | |
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President Donald Trump Targeted By Crypto Twitter Scammers
Scammers are circulating a fake tweet, purportedly from Donald Trump, claiming to offer a free Bitcoin and Ethereum giveaway. This scam directs victims to a website where they are directed to send crypto in return for larger sums. дальше »
2020-2-11 16:00 | |
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Libra scammers are promoting fake ICO on Twitter
A Libra scam has appeared on Twitter to conduct a fake initial coin offering (ICO) of its coin LIBT. The account has existed on Twitter since 2018, but data from Etherscan has shown that the ERC20 token was created on Jan. дальше »
2020-1-29 19:43 | |
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Fake Litecoin Foundation Scam Defrauds 309 LTC from Users
A fake Litecoin Foundation operating on YouTube and Facebook is apparently scamming people out of their LTC. The scheme was recently exposed on Twitter. It’s another day in the cryptocurrency world and yet another scam is making the rounds. дальше »
2019-12-26 11:15 | |
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Google Play hosted 205 harmful apps with over 32M installs last month alone
It seems Google is losing the battle against sketchy Android software big time. The company hosted over 205 harmful apps on the Play store in July only. The kicker: these apps were downloaded over 32 million times in total in the past month alone. дальше »
2019-8-1 17:26 | |
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Scammers Attempt To Use The Prime Minister’s Name In Order To Dupe Investors In Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the most important regulator of the country, has recently discovered a new Bitcoin scam. This new scam is using fake claims from the country’s former Prime Minister in order to convince investors to give them their money. дальше »
2019-8-1 22:51 | |
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Fraudsters Impersonate United Kingdom’s FCA in Bitcoin Email Scam
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the top financial watchdog of the United Kingdom, has warned crypto enthusiasts of a scam email that has been impersonating it in a bid to lure unsuspecting investors into investing in a fake bitcoin (BTC) investment scheme, reports FT Adviser on July 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-24 09:00 | |
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U.K’s Financial Conduct Authority ‘involved’ in email scam involving Bitcoin
“With great power comes great responsibility” The cryptocurrency market needs to abide by that as well. And, Facebook learnt this the hard way after it was found that fake Facebook accounts, pages, and groups were claiming to sell the yet-to-be released cryptocurrency, Libra, at a discounted rate. дальше »
2019-7-24 03:30 | |
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Fake Libra Peddlers LOL-Swarm Facebook for Discount Crypto Scam
Numerous fake accounts, groups, and pages operated by fraudsters have swamped Facebook and Instagram to mispresent themselves as the official hubs for the social media giant’s upcoming Libra crypto, the Washington Post reported today. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:03 | |
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Low Effort Bitcoin Cash Ponzi Alert: BitcoinCashTradingLimited
It has become increasingly easy to spot cryptocurrency-related websites which are a front for a scam. In the case of BitcoinCashTradingLimited, it is not hard to see what is going on exactly. Anyone investing in this company will lose their money, as there are far too many red flags to ignore. дальше »
2019-7-22 00:00 | |
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Crypto Twitter Scam Bots Re-Enter The Market Once Again Due To The Larger Interest in Bitcoin
Scammers are trying to steal users’ funds by promoting fake giveaways This is a similar strategy as the one used in 2017 by many scammers As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand, it seems that new scammers are trying to take advantage of the renewed interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual currencies. One of […] дальше »
2019-7-15 17:24 | |
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Crypto Scammers Operating 93 Social Media Pages Promoting OneCoin Arrested in Verona
A Special Antitrust police unit in the Italian city of Verona has reportedly arrested crypto scammers operating several social media pages and scam sites. The suspects, operating a total of seven websites and a further 93 social media pages, had been promoting fake crypto projects. дальше »
2019-7-9 00:54 | |
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