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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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Twitter’s cryptocurrency scam bots are back with a fresh new look
Cryptocurrency in 2019 has been missing one key ingredient, Ethereum scambots on Twitter. The good news is: they’re back! Those pesky fraudsters are up to their usual shenanigans, but this time they’ve been given a fancy makeover (new year, new do?), complete with an impressively modern design. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:52 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Take Advantage of Already-Dismal Square Earnings
Just when Jack Dorsey’s week was starting to look up, he must contend with yet another cryptocurrency giveaway scam. But while Twitter has long been rife with these fraudulent schemes, this particular bitcoin scam targets his other company – digital payments firm Square. дальше »
2019-3-1 00:15 | |
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Indian Police Crash “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Crypto Scam and Charge Mastermind
Con artists in India have been accused of duping at least 12 people of over $250,000 in the latest cryptocurrency scam. Local business people were persuaded into investing in the KBC Coin and promising them huge returns. дальше »
2019-3-1 20:00 | |
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New York Crypto Fraudster Charged for ‘My Big Coin’ Scam
If you search the web for “My Big Coin,” you find a lot of seemingly-legitimate results. Even Crunchbase has a listing for My Big Coin. As recently as Valentine’s Day, the cryptocurrency project was tweeting to their more than 260,000 followers. дальше »
2019-2-28 22:50 | |
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Indian Police Discover New Scam ICO ‘Bitstrades’ After Advertising On CoinMarketCap Website
Indian Police Discover Scam ICO One of the most common ways by which scams in the cryptocurrency world are perpetuated is through ICOs. In 2018, the SEC was even forced to shut down a good number of ICOs for being unregulated or being outright scams. дальше »
2019-2-28 22:42 | |
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Facts About The New Cryptocurrency Coin On The Blockchain: GRIN
The New Kid On The Blockchain: GRIN A big part of today's life is ones online persona. The constant digitization of life has its allure but in doing so, there is a tradeoff; a decrease in privacy. It is no longer optional either, from major companies like Facebook and Google to small-time scam stars, the […] дальше »
2019-2-27 19:49 | |
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Scam ICO advertised on CoinMarketCap busted by police in India
Cryptocurrency scams that have been running for years in India are finally getting busted by the local police. Criminal investigation authorities in the Indian state of Gujarat have booked five people for running a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) called Bitstrades. дальше »
2019-2-27 19:07 | |
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India: Police Halt Bizarre ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Crypto Scam
According to local police and the Hindu, a Mumbai resident named Pritam Patil stands accused of scamming 12 people out of around $250,000 in a crypto scam. Patil and a partner pestered a local businessman and his partners for months to invest in KBC Coin. дальше »
2019-2-27 01:17 | |
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Fake ICO Cryptocurrency ‘KBC Coin’ Scam Lures Investors Based on Ties with India’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire TV Show
Cryptocurrency has been largely restricted within the borders of India, which would essentially keep investors and scammers from pursuing these endeavors, right? No, not really. In fact, if anything, the hackers and scammers that enter the region must enjoy the challenge, because it hasn’t stopped them from their criminal activities. This point is only supported […] дальше »
2019-2-27 23:35 | |
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Cobra of Bitcoin.org Calls Coinbase Pro a Scam in Light of Ripple’s Coin XRP Getting Inclusion
Coinbase Pro, the former GDAX exchange, has been attacked by several individuals in the cryptocurrency community. The co-founder of Bitcoin. org, Cobra, called the crypto exchange a scam. On Twitter, Cobra shared his opinion regarding one of the most popular digital asset exchanges in the market. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:29 | |
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Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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Max Keiser Strikes Back at Warren Buffett for Calling Bitcoin Scam, Claiming Buffett’s Business Activities Were Fraudulent
The famous Wall Street investor and magnate has again had a go at Bitcoin, calling it a ‘yo-yo’ for charlatans to make easy money; Max Keiser hits back at Buffett дальше »
2019-3-27 17:03 | |
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Cryptocurrency named after India’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ ends in $250K scam
Indian government can set as many restrictions on cryptocurrency trading in the country as it wants, but it seems the local fraudsters and con artists can’t be deterred. Police in India‘s financial hub Mumbai has booked a local resident Pritam Patil for duping $250,000 out of 12 people in an alleged cryptocurrency scam. дальше »
2019-2-26 14:23 | |
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Forbes Contributor Implies Ripple is a “Scam” in JPM Coin Debate
Ripple–By now, most cryptocurrency investors are aware of the stir caused by JP Morgan Chase’s announcement to launch a price-stable digital coin to improve client transactions. On Feb. 14, the Wall Street financial institution broke. дальше »
2019-2-25 03:28 | |
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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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Scammers Net Over $300,000 in Bitcoin “Sextortion” Attack
According to research conducted by UK cyber crime investigation firm Digital Shadows and reported in The Next Web, cyber criminals have managed to generate around $332,000 in Bitcoin from an email-based blackmail scam. дальше »
2019-2-23 02:00 | |
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Coinbase CEO: Sequence of Events Suggest QuadrigaCX Was Not an Exit Scam
In a twitter thread earlier today, Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong shared findings of what his team believes happened at QuadrigaCX exchange. His explanation is hinged on Coinbase’s own internal research which includes some blockchain analytics. дальше »
2019-2-23 21:04 | |
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Blackmailers made $332,000 in Bitcoin during ‘sextortion’ scam
Cybercriminals raked in more than $300,000 in Bitcoin payments during a ‘sextortion’ email-based blackmail campaign, which was first spotted in 2017 but saw increased activity mid-last year. According to a report by UK firm Digital Shadows, which tracked a sample of 792,000 emails as part of their analysis, criminals received some $332,000 from more than 3,100 unique sender Bitcoin addresses. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:12 | |
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Exit Scam? Mismanagement? Coinbase Digs Into Failed Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX’s ‘$150 Million Loss’
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, said that the company conducted internal research on the QuadrigaCX case. QuadrigaCX has been claiming that Gerald Cotten, its CEO, passed away with sole control over its cold wallets containing $150 million in various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. дальше »
2019-2-23 15:21 | |
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Coinbase CEO: Here’s What We Think Happened With Quadriga Exit Scam
The QuadrigaCX exchange scandal has caused a quite a furor in the crypto community. With several hundred million dollars… The post Coinbase CEO: Here’s What We Think Happened With Quadriga Exit Scam appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-22 10:36 | |
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FBI Wants Your Help to Investigate $2.5 Billion Crypto Scam Bitconnect
Like most scams, it will be years before Bitconnect’s operators have felt the full weight of their actions. However, the US government wants victims to help bring the $2. 5 billion crypto Ponzi scheme to justice. дальше »
2019-2-21 02:05 | |
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FBI Seeks to Speak with Bitconnect Victims as Part of Investigation
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking to speak to those investors burned by what has perhaps become the best known scam in cryptocurrency history, Bitconnect. The word Bitconnect is now synonymous with scams targeting the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2019-2-21 02:00 | |
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Billionaire Calvin Ayre of Bitcoin SV: Ethereum (ETH) is Based on a Scam, Calls Vitalik a Fraudster
One of the biggest defenders of Bitcoin SV had some very rough things to say about Bitcoin SV recently. Calvin Ayre has affirmed that the entire Ethereum platform is a scam, as Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), in his opinion are no more than scams, as listed by the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). […] дальше »
2019-2-21 01:36 | |
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Crypto Mining Scam Uncovered in Thailand
Over 30 people have come forward to the police after being scammed by a supposed crypto mining scheme that promised a 70 percent return on investment, the Bangkok Post reports on February 18, 2019. Mining for Money In the world of blockchain, it seems like it is another day, another scam. дальше »
2019-2-20 16:00 | |
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FBI Admits It’s Unlikely Scam ICOs Will Go Away and Shares Tips on How To Recognize One
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), known for working on high-profile crimes, acts of terrorism, and other threats… The post FBI Admits It’s Unlikely Scam ICOs Will Go Away and Shares Tips on How To Recognize One appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-20 01:30 | |
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FBI Admits: It’s Unlikely Scam ICOs Will Go Away and Shares Tips on How To Recognize One
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), known for working on high-profile crimes, acts of terrorism, and other threats… The post FBI Admits: It’s Unlikely Scam ICOs Will Go Away and Shares Tips on How To Recognize One appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-20 01:30 | |
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Indian Crypto Scammers Make $17 Million from Fake Coin Scam
The individuals behind “cashcoin,” a fake cryptocurrency, have been arrested for duping investors of over $17 million in Mumbai, India according to reports February 17, 2019. Crypto and the Gang As the general public and world government are becoming more aware of cryptocurrency and how it works, the prosecution of crypto criminals is becoming more effective. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:00 | |
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$1.3 Million Bitcoin Scam Swindles Victims in Thailand. Are Tougher Crypto Regulations Necessary?
A virtual bitcoin mining farm in Thailand has allegedly scammed users out of 42 million baht (approximately $1. 35 million), according to a report in the Bangkok Post. 30 victims have filed a complaint against the company, CryptoMining. дальше »
2019-2-19 13:41 | |
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Indian Police Arrest ‘Cashcoin’ Gang Accused of Scamming Millions From Investors
Police in Mumbai have busted a gang allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency scam that amassed an estimated 1 billion rupees (nearly $14 million). The gang targeted people by launching a cryptocurrency called Cashcoin and sold it to investors, promising to double their money. дальше »
2019-2-19 05:40 | |
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Op Ed: Why It’s Unsafe to Store Private Crypto Keys in the Cloud
There are two primary reasons why storing your private crypto keys in the cloud is a bad idea. First, your cloud provider represents a centralized honeypot that could experience a security breach, allowing cyber criminals to access your data. дальше »
2019-2-19 00:19 | |
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Jimmy Song Gives 3 Reasons Why Bitcoin SV is a Scam… But Is It Enough to Change Your Mind?
Jimmy Song, a well-known Bitcoin developer and entrepreneur, did a live stream a few days ago explaining why he considered Bitcoin SV, the Bitcoin Cash fork promoted by Craig Wright and Calvin Ayre, to be. дальше »
2019-2-16 06:02 | |
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JPMorgan Called Bitcoin a Scam, Now Releases Its Own JPM Coin
The largest bank in the United States and sixth largest bank in the world, JP Morgan Chase (JPM) will… The post JPMorgan Called Bitcoin a Scam, Now Releases Its Own JPM Coin appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-15 08:39 | |
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Reddit User Alerts of New Coinbase Email Phishing Text Scam to Fake Login
Reddit user alerts to Coinbase phishing scam A reddit user (username u_asparagus_) has alerted readers of a possible phishing scam in the /r/bitcoin subreddit. The user posted a screenshot of the alleged phishing attempt in the form of a message from the exchange. дальше »
2019-2-13 08:32 | |
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First QuadrigaCX Monitor Report: $460k in BTC “Inadvertently” Sent to Cold Wallet
According to the latest court documents in the ongoing QuadrigaCX case, the exchange sent roughly $470,000 CAD (approximately $355, 000 USD) worth of bitcoin from a hot wallet to a cold-storage wallet on February 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-13 03:56 | |
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Toney Vays Says Ripple (XRP) Is Not Innovative Compared to Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW)
Tone Vays, the host of Crypto Scam & Unconfiscatable, says that Ripple and the XRP virtual currency are not innovative. In a recent Tweet, Mr. Vays gave his opinion regarding Ripple and how it operates in the market. дальше »
2019-2-13 02:10 | |
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Italy’s Securities Regulator CONSOB Updates Crypto Scam Blacklist with ‘Unlawful’ Businesses
Italy allows crypto firms to operate within its jurisdiction. However, these companies must wait until they are formally given the go-ahead by CONSOB, which is the financial markets regulator in Italy. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:46 | |
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How Twitter’s Jack Dorsey became Bitcoin’s unlikely champion
Blockchain has a new unexpected hero: Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. Although up until recently the cryptocurrency community would routinely grill Dorsey over Twitter’s notorious Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic, the micro-blogging service’s chief has found a new fandom among staunch Bitcoin supporters; and it all began on the Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. дальше »
2019-2-12 20:08 | |
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Controversial Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Linked in Binary Options Scam
Independent researchers have identified financial links between crypto exchange QuadrigaCX and a shady company. The accusation surfaced after Spoofy McSpoofface, a Twitterati, found that the Canadian exchange had asked its customers to deposit money into a bank account owned by Hong Kong-based Valoris HK Ltd. дальше »
2019-2-12 16:00 | |
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GrossByte: Legit Cryptocurrency MLM Investment Program?
GrossByte is a crypto mining site which promises to let you earn money by investing. The company is said to be led by graduates and “connoisseurs” of the crypto world. Today, we’ll tell whether this can be considered a solid investment or if GrossByte is a scam. дальше »
2019-2-12 15:35 | |
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