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The rise of fake cryptocurrency apps and how to avoid them
Scammers are using fake crypto apps to steal funds from investors. Some malicious apps find their way into official app stores. дальше »
2022-8-1 16:24 | |
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Tinder Crypto Scammers: On Emotional Manipulation And Taking The Love Bait
Got bitten by the love bug? Crypto scammers on Tinder surely know how to pull the right emotional strings to crack open your crypto wallets. They have been using emotional manipulation and sweet nothings to target singles in the famous dating app and they’re getting good at it day by day. Suggested Reading | How […] дальше »
2022-5-4 06:37 | |
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A fake Instagram account caught conducting crypto fraud
The cryptocurrency industry is no stranger to scams and fraud, unfortunately, as bad actors were a part of it ever since Bitcoin (BTC/USD) first got its value. With that said, there has been a new trend among the scammers who are using stolen photos to make fake Instagram accounts and scam people by pushing fraudulent […] The post A fake Instagram account caught conducting crypto fraud appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2021-12-16 20:16 | |
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Exploding NFT Market Attracts Hordes of Scammers and Hackers – Here’s What You Should Know
As the rapidly growing NFT market continues to attract waves of attention, hackers and scammers see a new frontier in the industry. Historically, imposters have been attempting to exploit the crypto industry using any security loophole or scamming tool they could get their hands on. дальше »
2021-9-5 15:40 | |
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The latest Bitcoin scam you probably didn't know about
Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole are growing day by day- be it the price or traction from traditional media. With this growth, scammers are always finding new ways to steal money using cryptocThe post The latest Bitcoin scam you probably didn't know about appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-14 01:00 | |
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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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Update: Efforts to Protect Your Data and Prosecute The Scammers
While the security of Ledger products is unparalleled – Ledger Nano products are the only hardware wallets independently certified on the market – and remains uncompromised, criminals are attacking Ledger customers with phishing attempts using different attack types. дальше »
2021-1-15 17:15 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Are Using SpaceX Footage to Swindle Crypto From Users
A new Bitcoin scam has emerged on YouTube, using the name of Elon Musk and his company SpaceX. The video is a live stream of a legitimate SpaceX event with Bitcoin addresses superimposed on the video asking viewers to send Bitcoin in order to join a “live conference. дальше »
2020-6-9 22:12 | |
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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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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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Chinese Police Seize Thousands of Miners, Arrest Dozens of Scammers
In the last couple of days, Chinese media have reported on police forces in one province of the vast Asian country seizing close to 7,000 mining rigs using stolen electricity and in another province arresting 72 multi-level marketing scheme operators for alleged fraud. дальше »
2019-12-25 02:00 | |
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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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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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Listen to this AI chat up a frustrated telemarketer for 15 minutes
Telemarketers are the bane of our existence. With the rise of robocalls and automated bots meant to call hundreds of numbers per hour, The Jolly Roger Telephone Company — a nod to the traditional skull and crossbones — is fighting fire with fire, using automation to keep these scammers on the line in an attempt to waste as much of their time as possible. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:15 | |
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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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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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Android Phishing Malware Impersonates Turkish Crypto Exchange, BtcTurk
Android Phishing Malware Impersonated Turkish Crypto Exchange Hackers and scammers are getting more dangerous every day. According to ESET, the cybersecurity company behind NOD32, a new kind of malware that is based on Android uses Google’s SMS permissions in order to overcome two-factor authentication (2FA). дальше »
2019-6-18 00:50 | |
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Reality TV’s Big Brother Creator Targets Facebook for Fake Bitcoin Ads
By CCN: John de Mol, who is behind the reality television hit show “Big Brother,” blames Facebook for scammers using his likeness on fraudulent bitcoin-fueled ads that stole nearly $2 million from investors. дальше »
2019-6-6 22:30 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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The GitHub extortion victims are outsmarting their Bitcoin scammers
Blackmailers have been wiping GitHub repositories and withholding code to extort Bitcoin from their victims. Over 390 respos have been affected, but so far, the attackers haven’t made enough to even buy a coffee. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:29 | |
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Singapore Police Rescue Victim from Elaborate Bitcoin Machine Scam
By CCN. com: A police investigation involving bitcoin machines at Tampines One Mall in Singapore saved a 32-year-old man from scammers impersonating officials. They also helped a 49-year-old man not to transfer any more of his bitcoin to the alleged lying thieves. дальше »
2019-4-28 11:58 | |
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Damned OneCoin scammers stole $2.3M from Kiwis using Samoan churches
Yet another organization thought to be tied the multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme OneCoin has been uncovered. Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) has named the Samoa Worship Centre as being used as a front in the $3 billion OneCoin scam which promised unrealistic returns for investing in a fake cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-26 15:16 | |
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The feds still haven’t found the Nigerian scammers that stole $50K in Bitcoin
Two Nigerian nationals face charges of attempting to defraud US residents through numerous Bitcoin investment scams. But the pair are yet to be apprehended by US authorities. Onwuemerie Ogor Gift and Kelvin Usifo are facing a 13-count indictment, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and 11 instances of wire fraud, OregonLive reports. дальше »
2019-4-25 15:18 | |
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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
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Facebook Bitcoin Scammers Target Aussie Celebs to Con Investors
Fraudsters and Facebook are profiting from scam ads featuring photos of popular Australian TV hosts that convince unwary Aussies to part with their cash and invest in bitcoin. You might expect this scam on an obscure internet chat room, maybe on the darknet, but nope, con-artists are using the world’s most popular social media platform and one of its biggest ad platforms to do it – and as far as Facebook is concerned it’s OK by them. дальше »
2019-3-30 11:40 | |
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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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Crypto Scammers Resort To ‘Sextortion’ For Stealing $300,000 Worth Of BTC Using Blackmail Emails
Over the past two years, hackers have made away with over $300,000 worth of Bitcoin by sending blackmail emails to individual investors. Because the threats involve porn, the scam is known as ‘Sextortion’. дальше »
2019-2-24 20:06 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Targeted by Fake Photo Scam
Research indicates that large cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly being targeted by scammers using doctored photographs to trick two-factor authentication reset procedures. The attack once again highlights the importance of securing one’s own private keys and not entrusting security to a third party exchange. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:00 | |
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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay
An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-2-11 17:00 | |
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Scammers Imitate Public Figures on Facebook to Target Crypto Users from Malta
A new scam has been affecting Maltese Facebook users during the last few months. According to a recent report released by Malta Today, there are ads that use political and entertainment figures promising Bitcoin fortunes to individuals in the country. дальше »
2019-1-16 22:57 | |
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Crypto Scammers Use Facebook to Specifically Target Users From Malta
A new spate of cryptocurrency advertising messages has started appearing on the Facebook feeds of Maltese users in the past month. The ads are using political and entertainment industry figures to promise a Bitcoin fortune to people of Malta, reports MaltaToday. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:59 | |
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South African man hands thugs $60K in Bitcoin after heinous torturing
It seems cryptocurrency scammers aren’t afraid of using more old school tactics in order to extort Bitcoin from their victims. A man from South Africa was purportedly attacked for his Bitcoin by someone he met on Facebook, according to local news outlet, the Soweto Urban. дальше »
2018-12-4 18:57 | |
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State regulator orders fraudulent Russian cryptocurrency out of North Dakota
Financial regulators of North Dakota have ordered a dodgy Russian cryptocurrency company to cease and desist operations in the state, after discovering it had impersonated a bank in Liechtenstein to falsely market an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2018-11-20 20:00 | |
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Op Ed: It’s Time to Reject Mediocrity, #ExitFiat and Embrace Bitcoin
When the towers in New York fell, I became obsessed with economics. I wanted to follow the money to understand what happened on that dreadful day. During that time of inquiry, I found myself very interested in Austrian economic theory. дальше »
2018-11-21 19:26 | |
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India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Hacked to Promote Bitcoin Twitter Scams
Crypto scammers and hackers have no shame at all. They are so selfish and criminal that they do not even spare important services in order to make a quick buck. For instance, we have recently reported a new case of hackers using a ransomware on an East Coast water utility company to demand Bitcoin. The […] дальше »
2018-11-7 01:55 | |
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New Zealand PM Used As Pawn In Fake News Site
Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand has had her face used by a fake news site in order to promote articles aimed at Facebook to encourage a crypto startup. A local media source, ‘Stuff’ reported on Friday that multiple sponsored posts have recently been promoted on Facebook by using the likeness of the New Zealand PM with headlines such as New Investment Plan For Kiwis which were targeted at several different age groups around the country. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:30 | |
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$50,000 Lost to Bitcoin ATM Scam in Australia
Scammers conned $50,000 out of regular Australians using a blatantly obvious fake tax debt fraud. Multiple victims have been lured into paying off non-existent debt through Bitcoin ATMs. A Time-Tested Scam Scammers have managed to con upwards of $50,000 from Australian citizens, luring them in to pay off a non-existent debt in a classic fraud. дальше »
2018-10-6 08:00 | |
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