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Early Bitcoin Pioneer Ian Freeman Goes to Trial in New Hampshire
CONCORD, New Hampshire — Federal prosecutors say early bitcoin pioneer and Libertarian activist Ian Freeman and a group of his associates helped scammers and other criminals launder more than $10 million using bitcoin through a network of bitcoin vending machines and in-person and virtual cash-for-bitcoin trades from 2016 until their arrests in 2021. дальше »
2022-12-7 06:10 | |
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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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Indian Crypto Trader Arrested for Allegedly Using USDT to Launder Money on Behalf of Chinese Online Betting Scammers
An Indian law enforcement agency has arrested Naisar Kothari, a cryptocurrency trader, for his role in a money-laundering scheme linked to online Chinese betting scams. The arrest was made after the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) detected large amounts of money “being inexplicably transferred to some cryptocurrency traders. дальше »
2020-12-14 15:30 | |
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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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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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Steve Wozniak Sues Youtube, Google for Promoting Bitcoin Giveaway Scam — Youtube Denies Fault
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and 17 other victims have sued Youtube and Google for allowing, promoting, and profiting from bitcoin giveaway scams. However, Youtube insists that it is not at fault for scammers using its video-sharing platform for cryptocurrency giveaway scams and other fraudulent schemes. дальше »
2020-7-24 20:30 | |
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Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail
Two Nigerian scammers were held last week after hatching an elaborate fraud to steal “$435 million around the world” using illicit emails, luxury brand showoffs, and Bitcoin. The post Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-7-15 00:16 | |
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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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Crypto-jackers now using fake WordPress plug-ins to mine cryptocurrencies
Cryptojacking softwares have become a nuisance lately and the main issue that concerns many is that they are getting sophisticated with every passing year, making it quite difficult to track them. дальше »
2019-10-18 14:30 | |
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Fake Russian Tor browser purloins $40,000 in Bitcoin from dark web shoppers
Researchers from cybersecurity firm ESET have uncovered a malicious version of the Tor browser – the program used to access the dark web – and it’s been stealing user‘s Bitcoin. According to ESET, the bad actors were able to steal more than $40,000 worth of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-10-18 14:04 | |
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Charlie Lee, Winklevoss Twin Ring the Alarm Over Instagram Impersonation Schemes
For years, scammers impersonating renowned figures in the crypto spheres have been using Twitter for their scamming tricks but have now begun using Instagram as well. Charlie Lee, Litecoin founder, revealed that he has been dealing with an impersonator scamming innocent people of their crypto's on Instagram. In a tweet, Lee, expressed his frustrations with […] дальше »
2019-10-17 00:06 | |
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Watch this Bitcoin scammer get called out directly over Skype
Dutch journalist and TV presenter, Jort Kelder, called out a Bitcoin scammer over Skype following the illicit use his face. Researchers located and revealed the names of a number of companies that have been using the faces of celebrities to promote heinous Bitcoin scams, Brandpunt+ reported earlier this year. дальше »
2019-10-3 15:39 | |
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Kate Winslet takes action against ‘Bitcoin scammers’ for using her image and fake quotes for promotion
Kate Winslet, the famous Hollywood actress is taking legal action against online crypto scammers who used her image and fake quotes to promote their Ponzi coin Bitcoin Code, reported Mirror. According to reports, the scammers posted several fake quotes of the actress from a fabricated interview with BBC. дальше »
2019-9-22 10:01 | |
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Facebook hosts fraudsters targeting the upcoming launch of Telegram’s TON Network
Telegram is all set to launch its much-anticipated TON network soon. However, scammers have already started to flood Facebook’s Russian pages with investment scam advertisement using Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s photos. дальше »
2019-9-21 23:30 | |
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Russian Facebook hit with fake Telegram token ads using Pavel Durov’s face
When new crypto or digital currency projects are announced it doesn’t take long for scams to follow. It appears that Telegram’s supposedly incoming TON token is the latest to be exploited by opportunistic scammers. дальше »
2019-9-20 15:25 | |
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Saudi Arabia’s Finance Ministry Warns Investors Against Scammers Posing as Government
There is a new crypto-related scam in Saudi Arabia and the local authorities are already warning the investors against them. The Finance Ministry of the country has recently warned the local investors against a group of scammers that are using the official symbol of the government to promote their own tokens. This group is affirming […] дальше »
2019-8-22 22:52 | |
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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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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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