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New Google Chrome Extension Flags Suspicious ICO Sites
Cryptocurrency investors have a lot to worry about these days. Not only has crypto-related cybercrime tripled over the last year, but prices have continued to drop, and many tokens picked up during initial coin offerings (ICOs) are turning out to be nothing more than scams. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:00 | |
Bitconnect Exchange Kingpin Who ‘Lured Investors’ Arrested in India
Murkier details of the Bitconnect cryptocurrency scam have emerged as police have arrested the head of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange. [Note: This is a guest article submitted by Bhushan Akolkar] Bitconnect — A Pyramid Scheme of Scams Last Saturday, August 18, Indian authorities arrested Divyesh Darji, the Asian head of defunct cryptocurrency exchange, in a high-profile scam worth 880 billion Indian Rupees ($12. дальше »
2018-8-21 13:00 | |
Why Are American Crypto Investors Main Targets for Hackers ?
Crypto theft and scams are not something new in the crypto world. Crypto hackers are always lurking, trying to make the most of any little opportunity they get around the globe. Many thefts and scams have happened all over the globe, something which basically means that, crypto hackers are into serious business and no matter […] The post Why Are American Crypto Investors Main Targets for Hackers ? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-21 10:13 | |
ICO and Phishing scams are pillaging the Crypto Community
According to report from Kaspersky Lab, an anti-virus and internet security firm, scammers made off with over $2. 3 million during the second quarter of 2018. A popular scheme for these phishers and scammers is to use fake websites and social media accounts to create a faux ICO to lure investors. дальше »
2018-8-18 18:31 | |
FCA Warns U.K. Investors of Elaborate Cryptocurrency Scams Involving Prestigious London Addresses
The U. K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned local investors to be wary of elaborate cryptocurrency scams, some of which claim prestigious physical addresses in London. Details of the Cryptocurrency Schemes In an official release by the FCA on Friday (August 17, 2018), the financial watchdog describes several ways fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes are carried out. дальше »
2018-8-18 01:34 | |
These 5 ICO Exit Scams Cost Investors $100 Million
ICO exit scams over the last two years have left people $96. 8 million out of pocket, according to data compiled by blockchain intelligence firm Diar. However, this is only a drop in the ocean with regards to the influx of investment the cryptocurrency space is receiving. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
ICO Exit Scams: Bad Actors Cart Away $100 Million in 2018
While there have been quite many initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have made investors smile to the bank in recent times, there’s no denying that some of these crypto-based fundraisers have also broken the hearts of many. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
ICO Exit Scams Have Cost Investors Nearly $100 Million
ICO exit scams have become a clear and present danger to the integrity of the cryptocurrency crowdsale paradigm. The prevalence of pump and dump ICO schemes threaten to scuttle the belief once held by investors in the potential of ICO token investments. дальше »
2018-8-14 21:00 | |
Diar Research Reveals ICO Exit Scams Near $97 Million of Investors Funds
While the cryptocurrency market is certainly maturing and gaining a more professional, trustworthy field, it still has a lot of work to do to walk away from the examples that some ICOs are setting, and that example is that it's nothing more than a playground for scam artists. According to research conducted by Diar, they […] дальше »
2018-8-14 01:31 | |
Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Getting Creative With Blockchain Solutions
This week’s top stories include two feature interview: one with Kavita Gupta, founding managing partner at ConsenSys Ventures; and another with electronic dance music DJ Justin Blau (aka DJ 3BLAU) who is launching a decentralized music festival. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:52 | |
United Kingdom Reports Crypto Scam Losses Worth $2.5 Million USD This Summer Already
The British Police has recently divulged an information that scams related to the cryptocurrency market have made 2 million GBP ($2.55 million USD) worth of losses in this summer. The information was made together with a public announcement that fraudulent schemes with crypto are very common and investors should be cautious. The statistics come from […] дальше »
2018-8-11 07:44 | |
Cryptocurrency Industry Creating Research Centers to Protect Investors From ICO Scams
According to BusinessKorea, specialized cryptocurrency research centers have recently opened in South Korea with the goal of providing cryptocurrency investors a better-informed understanding of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-31 08:28 | |
Cryptocurrency Industry Creating Research Centers to Protect Investors From ICO Scams
According to BusinessKorea, specialized cryptocurrency research centers have recently opened in South Korea with the goal of providing cryptocurrency investors a better-informed understanding of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:21 | |
DagCoin Crypto Ponzi Scheme Evolves From OneCoin Success Factory Scam
DagCoin Ponzi Scheme Evidence Continues To Pile The OneCoin Ponzi scheme was a major scam that left thousands of investors with empty pockets and a dulled outlook on the crypto market. With the prevalence of scams like OneCoin’s, it is no wonder why many investors continue to be weary of approaching the newly-minted market with […] дальше »
2018-7-18 20:05 | |
SATIS Group Report: ‘78% of ICOs are Scams’
The 2018 crypto ecosystem is looking significantly different than 2017. Although the values of the most prominent cryptocurrencies are down considerably from their December 2017 highs, new digital currencies issued through ICOs are receiving record investment. дальше »
2018-7-17 10:00 | |
Kapersky Report: $10 Million in Ether Stolen Through Phishing Last Year
A new report from Kapersky Labs claims that cybercriminals are turning to cryptocurrency as a domain for scams and frauds. The schemes target ICO investors, who are perhaps vulnerable as they are seeking to invest money to begin with. дальше »
2018-7-14 14:28 | |
Kapersky Report: $10 Million in Ether Stolen Through Phishing Last Year
A new report from Kapersky Labs claims that cybercriminals are turning to cryptocurrency as a domain for scams and frauds. The schemes target ICO investors, who are perhaps vulnerable as they are seeking to invest money to begin with. дальше »
2018-7-13 03:26 | |
Vertex ICO (VTEX Token): Initial Coin Offering Aftermarket?
More than ever before, blockchain has genuinely shown its potential through the countless ICOs that aim to change people’s lives in one way or another. However, not every ICO out there is legit, and for sure there are plenty of scams looking to rip off countless investors through face initial coin offerings. Nevertheless, the same […] дальше »
2018-7-5 20:26 | |
DeadCoins Brings Attention to 800 Lifeless Cryptos
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) were the talk of the town last year, drawing the eyes and ears of worldwide investors. However, DeadCoins has reported that over 800 cryptocurrencies now lay lifeless, with many of these projects enlisting business practices reminiscent of scams. дальше »
2018-7-1 00:30 | |
Ontario Securities Commission CEO Warns about Frauds in Crypto Market
Ontario Securities Commission CEO Maureen Jensen took the struggles of cryptocurrency investors into account as she spoke about the common frauds prevalent in the crypto markets recently. She said that the newness of this sector is making it more vulnerable to scams. дальше »
2018-6-26 21:01 | |
FTC Predicts Consumers Will Lose Over $3 Billion to Crypto Frauds by the End of 2018
A Federal Trade Commission official claimed that cryptocurrency scams looted investors of $532 million in the first two months of 2018 and predicted that the total loss could inflate to $3 billion by the end of the year. дальше »
2018-6-26 21:01 | |
New Platform Answers the Question: Who's Really Behind That ICO?
With crypto scams running rampant across the globe, Human Trust Protocol, aka Hub, is joining hands with Civic, a blockchain identification service provider, to verify users via know-your-client (KYC) data gathered from the Civic secure identity platform (SIP). дальше »
2018-6-13 00:23 | |
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