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The Block’s Analyst Calls Out TenX as a Scam: Ten Months And No Product
According to an analyst, Singaporean blockchain payment platform TenX is a scam and is not fulfilling promises made to investors and backers. Larry Cermak, the one levelling allegations, said he is “amazed there has not been a class action lawsuit yet”. дальше »
2018-11-19 22:40 | |
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What is an exit scam?
An exit scam is a fraudulent practice by unethical cryptocurrency promoters who vanish with investors’ money during or after an ICO. Promoters launch a new cryptocurrency platform based on a promising concept; the ICO then raises money from various investors; the business may or may not run for some time; and then the promoters who […] дальше »
2018-11-18 09:00 | |
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Target Twitter Account Hacked, Platform Defenseless Against Crypto Scammers
The official, verified Twitter account of a leading U. S. retailer has been compromised by hackers, who are leveraging the account to steal cryptocurrencies from investors in an apparent giveaway scam. дальше »
2018-11-14 03:00 | |
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Crypto-Related Scam Targets Muslims with Halal Investment Offerings in India
India’s authorities have recently revealed a nearly year-old Ponzi scheme involving digital coins investments without the consent of investors and a kickback to a high-ranking politician with the aim to whitewash the fraud. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:18 | |
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Target confirms its Twitter was hacked to promote a Bitcoin scam
Target has officially confirmed its Twitter account got hacked to promote a malicious cryptocurrency giveaway scam, promising over $31 million worth of Bitcoin to naive investors. “Early this morning, Target’s Twitter account was inappropriately accessed” a company spokesperson told Hard Fork in an email. дальше »
2018-11-13 18:09 | |
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Pure Bit Bamboozles Investors in $2.7 Million ICO Exit Scam
Pure Bit lured investors in with promises of a rewarding ICO then mysteriously vanished, taking 13,000 worth of ETH with them. There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute The South Korean exchange is accused of pulling an exit scam after raising nearly 13,000 ETH ($2. дальше »
2018-11-13 18:00 | |
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Breaking: Target (yes, the retail giant) hacked to promote Bitcoin scam
Twitter cryptocurrency scammers have claimed their largest prey ever: hackers briefly hijacked the official account of American retail behemoth Target to push malicious Bitcoin giveaway links to its almost two million followers. дальше »
2018-11-13 14:30 | |
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Korean Exchange Pure-Bit Pulled an Exit Scam of at Least $2.87 Million Worth of Ether
Funds from another ICO have just disappeared into thin air leaving investors in total despair. Pure-Bit pulled out this latest scam on November 9, 2018 at 5 PM Korea Standard Time. The exit cost investors 13,678 ETH, which translates to roughly $2. дальше »
2018-11-12 18:59 | |
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British Regulator FCA Warns UK Crypto Investors Of AsicTrader Bitcoin Brokerage Scam
FCA AsicTrader Scam The British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been mired in dealing with an uptick in scam artists attempting to take advantage of members of the public and convincing them to part with their funds. дальше »
2018-11-11 00:38 | |
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Pure Bit Blockchain Company Allegedly Pulls Latest ICO Crypto Scam with $2.7 Million Going Missing
One of the biggest benefits and downfalls for investors in the cryptocurrency market is the initial coin offering (ICO). There are many people who are able to get in at the ground level with brand new tokens and exchange, but this crowdfunding method is also used by groups and individuals will less savory plans. TheNextWeb […] дальше »
2018-11-11 21:38 | |
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ICO Exit Scam? 13,000 Ethereum (ETH), Crypto Startup Disappear Overnight
South Korean ICO Steals $2. 7 Million In Ethereum (ETH) Although the fear of scams in the nascent crypto industry is often well overblown, on Friday, reports arose that an apparently South Korea-based crypto-centric startup pulled a devastating exit scam on its private sale investors, stealing thousands of Ethereum (ETH) in the process. дальше »
2018-11-10 04:49 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency startup reportedly pulls a $2.7M exit scam
2018 will certainly go down as the year of the exit scam as yet another initial coin offering (ICO) has disappeared out of thin air – along with millions worth of investors’ cryptocurrency. Blockchain company Pure Bit has seemingly walked off with $2. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:17 | |
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Hong Kong’s ‘Young Wizard of Investment’ Indicted for HK$6.9 Million in Bitcoin Mining Scam
HK Stock Market Commentator Indicted In HK$6. 9 Million Crypto Scam Hong Kong Media platform, The Standard, has reported that investors have complained that Raymond Yuen, a prominent stock market commentator, ran a fraud scheme and deprived the people of nearly 7 million Hong Kong Dollars. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:42 | |
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Substratum (SUB Token) Faces Scam Accusations Due to Faking GitHub Activity Numbers
The cryptocurrency market is full of scams and projects without a clear path. Their main intention is to profit from investors that do not have a clear regulatory framework. Substratum (SUB) seems to be one of these coins and projects. дальше »
2018-11-5 08:49 | |
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Lawsuit Filed Against Rapper T.I. for Participation in Alleged Cryptocurrency Scam
According to reports, a group of 25 investors have filed a lawsuit against T. I. and a businessman for their involvement in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. Rapper T. I. and businessman Ryan Felton now face a lawsuit from a collective of 25 investors who said the duo peddled a digital currency that was a get-rich-quick scheme. дальше »
2018-11-5 05:30 | |
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‘Easy Rates Converter’ Phishing Scam for Crypto Login Credentials Found on Google Play App
One of the most common ways for hackers to steal information from cryptocurrency investors is with phishing scams. Even though it requires plenty of technical work to set this up, a new video was published to show how an app called Easy Rates Converter managed to find its way onto Google Play, collecting sensitive data. […] дальше »
2018-11-3 02:34 | |
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Another Rapper Sued in Alleged Crypto Scam, Interest Grows Across Hip-Hop
The rapper known as T. I. has reportedly been sued for his involvement in a cryptocurrency token scam that left investors high and dry. Rapper T. I. Accused of Defrauding Crypto Investors According to celebrity gossip outlet TMZ, rapper T. дальше »
2018-11-3 01:00 | |
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Canadian Regulators Warn Investors about Scam Crypto Firms
In a bid to sanitize the local finance ecosystem, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), one of the thirteen provincial financial watchdogs in crypto-friendly Canada, has warned investors to be wary of Eyeline Trading, an unregistered firm that claims to offer cryptocurrency trading and other bitcoin-linked investment products to clients, reported Finance Magnates on October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:00 | |
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Investors Beware: Oyster Price Pumps Despite Blatant Exit Scam
Even though the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow and expand, some key problems persist. Oyster has been an interesting example in this regard, as this exit scamming project is still going through a hefty price increase. дальше »
2018-11-1 11:20 | |
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After Exit Scamming, Oyster Creator Proclaims Cryptocurrency is a Ponzi
Less than two months from today, NASDAQ and Bakkt are slated to launch their cryptocurrency trading tools to institutional investors. At the same time, major projects continue to exit scam and defraud their communities. дальше »
2018-10-31 06:32 | |
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The Daily: Outcry Over Censoring of Gab, Chinese State Media Plugs Bitcoin Book
In today’s edition of The Daily, we focus on the crypto community’s alarm over the de-platforming of a social media network in response to a shooting incident in the U. S. We also look at a recent Bitcoin book recommendation on a Chinese TV show, as well as a North Korean attempt to scam investors. дальше »
2018-10-29 16:50 | |
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Canadian Crypto Exchange Pulls Exit Scam, Shuts Down Website And All Social Media Accounts
Quite a lot of crypto investors have lost a substantial amount of money through exchange attacks in 2018 but that may be out of vogue now. As bad as those incidences were, only few can compare to the case of an exchange closing down completely with all users funds gone forever. дальше »
2018-10-29 00:43 | |
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Belgium’s FSMS Compiles List of 99 Crypto Scams, Gives Advice on Fraud Protection
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority has published a public service announcement warning would-be investors against 99 scam cryptocurrency websites. They have also published a guide to help investors avoid being taken in by crypto fraud. дальше »
2018-10-29 00:05 | |
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The Onecoin ICO Doesn’t Appear to be Affilaited With Onecoin
There has been a fair bit of talk regarding Onecoin over the past few years. This notorious MLM scheme is widely considered to be a scam, even though its investors will gladly claim otherwise. To make things even more interesting, there is a Onecoin ICO taking place, even though this does not appear to be […] The post The Onecoin ICO Doesn’t Appear to be Affilaited With Onecoin appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-10-21 03:35 | |
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Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled Sued for Involvement in Centra ICO Scam
According to TMZ, world-renowned boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and famed record producer DJ Khaled are dealing with the fallout of a class action lawsuit due to their involvement with Centra Tech’s CTR token, a crypto asset the suit claims is a scam that cost investors millions of dollars. дальше »
2018-10-20 02:45 | |
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
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Nouriel Roubini Expands Anti-Cryptocurrency Crusade to Blockchain Technology
Controversial economist and professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, Nouriel Roubini, has long been a detractor of cryptocurrencies, first warning investors against the “scam” in 2013. дальше »
2018-10-16 00:30 | |
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Nouriel Roubini Cheated Crypto Investors In Saying Bitcoin Was A Bad Buy At $58 In April 2013
Nouriel Roubini is famous for a lot of things. The Stern School professor is widely recognized as an economist around the world, while he’s spoke ill of Bitcoin and the rest of the industry. He’s called Ethereum a scam and has even accused builders within blockchain technology as being “greedy kids” for their work. However, […] дальше »
2018-10-15 11:08 | |
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If You Listened to Nouriel Roubini in 2013, You Lost Out 108x Return on Bitcoin
Nouriel Roubini, a professor at Stern School and a widely recognized economist, has condemned the crypto and Bitcoin industry, falsely characterized Ethereum as a scam, and described builders in the blockchain space as “greedy kids” looking to print money out of nowhere. дальше »
2018-10-14 08:29 | |
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Crypto Startup Ruled Not Responsible For $62,500 Bitcoin ATM Scam
Canadian Woman Falls Victim To Bitcoin ATM Sting Although many seasoned cryptocurrency investors understand the scams that plague this nascent industry, there are some no-coiners — unenlightened folk if you will — that still fall victim to life-altering Bitcoin scams and schemes that drain their bank account. дальше »
2018-10-14 22:08 | |
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Eos (EOS) Investors Unmoved By Bitcoin (BTC) Selloff
Chart for EOS/USD (1W) Cryptocurrency markets plunge deep in the red, dancing to the tune of Bitcoin (BTC). Eos (EOS) investors are not moved by this confusion. In fact, as the above weekly chart for EOS/USD shows, the price of Eos (EOS) has not corrected the same way as the rest of the market. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:30 | |
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Ethereum Classic (ETC) Is Bitcoin With IOT And Dapps
Chart for ETC/USD (1W) Ethereum Classic (ETC) is currently the only Turing Complete blockchain that will run on Proof of Work (PoW) forever. It has a limited supply of coins, just like Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »
2018-10-9 17:00 | |
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Pincoin ICO Crypto Exit Scam Dupes 32,000 Investors In $660 Million Heist
Pincoin seems to be one of the latest exit scams in the cryptocurrency space. The Initial Coin Offering was able to gather $660 million dollars from 32,000 different investors from all over the world. дальше »
2018-10-8 08:39 | |
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Scammers Flee After Selling fake Crypto Tokens Amounting $300,000+ to Investors In India
Six Persons Accused of Cryptocurrency Scam in India An employee of Brio Hydrophonics, an Ahmedabad-based company, was arrested on Friday in connection with an alleged crypto scam in Gujurat India. дальше »
2018-10-7 22:22 | |
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Stablecoin Tether Incurs Scam Accusations Following USDT Drop
Tether incurred severe criticism after its supposed stablecoin USDT lost its value against the U. S. Dollar. On Tuesday, the USDT/USD dropped towards 0. 95 across several cryptocurrency exchanges, stirring panic among investors who were arbitraging between the crypto-assets. дальше »
2018-10-6 19:30 | |
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Philippines to deport fugitives to South Korea for $33M Bitcoin scam
Filipino authorities have advanced on international criminals suspected of running a large-scale Bitcoin pyramid scheme. Authorities have detained two of the six individuals thought to have defrauded South Korean investors for over $33 million, while the others remain on the run. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:35 | |
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Bad Cryptocurrency Projects Have Squandered Millions of Dollars
Cryptocurrency scams take many forms. But one thing they all share is the goal of enriching their founders at the expense of investors. If a crypto project is “investing” a large portion of its capital into lavish parties, PR stunts and marketing, there’s a strong chance that it’s a scam. дальше »
2018-9-28 13:06 | |
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FINMA: Cryptocurrency Firm Alliance Capitals Looks Like a Typical Scam Project
Switzerland’s financial regulatory watchdog, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has warned cryptocurrency investors to be wary of Alliance Capital, a firm claiming to offer clients cryptocurrency trading services, binary options, and other financial products, according to a Finance Magnates report on September 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-26 05:00 | |
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Texas Securities Commission Issues Cease and Desist to Stop Cryptocurrency Scams
Russian cryptocurrency mining firm Coins Miner Investments, and Belize cryptocurrency wallet company Digital Bank were recently issued cease and desist orders by the Texas Securities Commissioner (TSC). дальше »
2018-9-21 12:49 | |
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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Stolen XRP: Lack Of Laws Stop FBI And Korea From Recovering $800K
The U. S. FBI and law enforcement in South Korea and Japan have arrested two people in connection to phishing scam that stole $800,000 worth of Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) tokens in a joint operation reported last week. дальше »
2018-9-17 20:00 | |
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