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Could Bitcoin Price Press Higher as PlusToken Liquidations Slow?
Over the past few months, the crypto industry has been awash with news about the PlusToken Bitcoin scam, which allowed scammers to accrue billions worth of digital assets over the course of a year-long operation. дальше »
2019-12-14 15:00 | |
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Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail
The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-12-12 03:00 | |
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Ethereum’s Istanbul Hard Fork Is Providing Scammers A New Scheme To Steal ETH, Stay Aware
There’s a new scam circulating on YouTube and Telegram, a scam that involves Ethereum (ETH) holders sending their ETH in order to get a 10 times more valuable reward. Unfortunately, the crypto space is not at all free from scams. дальше »
2019-12-9 20:04 | |
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US Marshals Warn of Resurgence of Bitcoin ATM Fraud
The US Marshals Service and FBI have updated an earlier warning against scammers impersonating law enforcement officers. The agencies say those behind the scams accuse a potential victim of a crime and demand payment via a Bitcoin ATM or another somewhat obscure payment method. дальше »
2019-12-7 01:00 | |
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OneCoin Website Ceases Operations As Authorities Zero In On the Scammers
The infamous crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin website has gone offline several months following US government officials indicted one of the key suspects involved in the scam, Cointelegraph reports. According to MLM scam monitor, OneCoin did not return live results from Nov. дальше »
2019-12-3 23:29 | |
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Plus Token Scammers Dumping 1,300+ Bitcoins on the Market (Daily)
The creators of the PLUS token Ponzi scheme were apprehended by Chinese authorities earlier this year for scamming a record $3B in Bitcoin. Recent analysts have discovered that these funds are being regularly dumped on the market. дальше »
2019-11-29 20:43 | |
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New Trezor Wallet Phishing Website Surfaces, tlezor.io, to Steal Users Private Keys
A new phishing website, tlezor. io has surfaced that’s imitating the Trezor brand. The website intends to steal the user’s recovery seed which would give scammers control over the user’s funds tied to their Trezor device. дальше »
2019-11-24 20:39 | |
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Bad signal for scammers, good – for the community: Jail is your house!
A businessman from Brooklyn went to jail for a year and a half for two scam ICOs. The time of gangster lawlessness on the crypto market has ended. Crypto criminals get what they deserve. We are talking about projects built on Ponzi scheme: RECoin and Diamond Reserve Club. The first project was announced as “First […] дальше »
2019-11-21 20:47 | |
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[Warning Alert] Ledger Wallet Phishing Websites Appear in Google Search Results
Our team has spotted new phishing websites appearing on Google search results pages. Scammers are targeting Ledger users with surprisingly tricky advertisements. We all like crypto because its secure: you’re in complete control of your money. дальше »
2019-11-20 05:01 | |
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Kidnappers Demand $300k In Bitcoin To Return Missing Teen; Turns Out To Be Scammers
The cryptocurrency industry is currently experiencing a sad moment as the life of an innocent Belgian, Theo Hayez is on the line as his kidnappers demand a ransom of $300,000 worth of Bitcoin. The 18 years old teenager went missing on May 31 during a trip to Bryon Bay, Australia. The godfather of the missing […] дальше »
2019-11-16 00:33 | |
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Cryptocurrency SIM Swapping Scammers Charged by US Department of Justice
Two individuals were charged yesterday for their suspected involvement in a two-year cryptocurrency SIM swapping scam. The suspects are believed to have taken control of telephone numbers and attempted to gain access to various online accounts to steal digital currency from victims. дальше »
2019-11-15 01:00 | |
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Fake Ripple Livestreams on YouTube net Criminals Plenty of XRP
Cryptocurrency scammers are exploring new ventures. For some, the focus has seemingly shifted to YouTube. This new method of attack has proven to be rather lucrative so far. A lot of harm can be done by creating fake video content. дальше »
2019-11-3 00:26 | |
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Crypto SIM Hack: Somber Reminder To Never Invest More Than You Can Afford to Lose
The crypto market is a volatile market, and the emerging class of digital assets can both make millionaires overnight and completely wipe out one’s wealth in days. It’s also a wild west environment, rife with scammers, hackers, and more at every turn. дальше »
2019-10-26 00:00 | |
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Zcash (ZEC) Warns Users Against a Malicious Copy Of The Native ZecWallet In GitHub
The Zcash Community is among the latest projects within the crypto industry to be targeted by scammers creating duplicate wallets. Officials from Zcash made it public that they had detected a malicious software operating as a ZecWallet. дальше »
2019-10-21 20:28 | |
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Opportunistic fraudsters use El Chapo’s son’s arrest in bid to steal Bitcoin
Mexican officials have been forced to free Ovidio Guzman Lopez – the son of Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo whose real name is Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera – from custody after cartel gunmen turned Sinaloa into an urban war zone. дальше »
2019-10-21 15:06 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Another cryptocurrency SIM-swap victim sues AT&T, this time for $1.8M
Welcome to Moonday Morning forkers. It’s Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. Take a look at what’s happened over the last few days. дальше »
2019-10-21 11:17 | |
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Tor Browser Malware May Have Stolen Users’ Bitcoin For Years
Researchers have identified malware associated with an unofficial version of the Tor Browser. Evidence suggests that the covert software has been tricking users into sending Bitcoin to addresses under the control of scammers. дальше »
2019-10-19 23:00 | |
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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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Bitcoin Scammers Impersonating Police Officers Are Duping Locals in Canada
Police officers in Canada have begun to warn the public about an impersonation scam operation that seeks to defraud people of Bitcoin in nearby regions. According to a report by local news medium Voice on Oct 17, police claimed that they had gotten several reports about fraudsters who call locals, posing as the Canada Revenue Agency […] The post Bitcoin Scammers Impersonating Police Officers Are Duping Locals in Canada appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-18 11:21 | |
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Stolen Credit Card Bitcoin Scammers Robbed in Counterattack Hack
Infamous black market portal BriansClub made a fortune by trading stolen credit card data for Bitcoin at the expense of millions of victims worldwide. The scammers running the site, however, got slapped by the hands of karma a few months back. дальше »
2019-10-18 13:15 | |
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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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ICOs Are Dead But ICO Scammers Are Immortal
The initial coin offering may have all but died, but the ICO scammer marches on regardless. Whereas legitimate projects have to wrangle with all kinds of challenges including the strength of the market, generating value for investors, creating a real product and actually delivering on the promises they make, the soulless scammer is unencumbered by […] The post ICOs Are Dead But ICO Scammers Are Immortal appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-10-17 22:16 | |
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Crypto impersonation scammers migrate from Twitter to Instagram
Scammers impersonating high-profile figures in the crypto industry have been rampant on Twitter for years but recently began migrating to Instagram as well. Litecoin founder Charlie Lee has been battling with an impersonator on Instagram for months, while Gemini founder Cameron Winklevoss barely managed to shut down a similar scam on the platform. дальше »
2019-10-16 00:40 | |
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Facebook is reportedly locking users out for reporting fake accounts
In a completely bizarre incident, Facebook is locking people who report scammers, fake accounts, and impersonators out of the accounts for days. Due to this, #FacebookLockout is trending on twitter with many users angry at the social network’s strange behavior. дальше »
2019-10-15 10:19 | |
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Scammers Are Moving From BTC To Alts Like LTC To Avoid Email Filter Detection: Cofense Report
Litecoin and other forms of altcoin are becoming used instead of bitcoin to allow phishing campaigns to avoid detection, according to Cofense’s report. Phishing scams are always a fascinating thing to study. дальше »
2019-10-14 18:59 | |
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Employees From Bank of Ireland Won’t Testify, Change Stance Against OneCoin Crypto Scheme
The U. S. government is having trouble convincing the staff of the Bank of Ireland to testify against the scammers from OneCoin. According to new reports made by The Next Web’s Hard Fork, a new court letter affirms that it is becoming increasingly difficult to convince voluntary witnesses to appear in the case. Witnesses Diane […] дальше »
2019-10-12 01:26 | |
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Sextortion scammers pivot from Bitcoin to Litecoin for better blackmailing
Sextortion phishers are pivoting away from Bitcoin to alternative cryptocurrencies to avoid being caught by email filters, ZDNet reports. In particular, some sextortionists now rely on Litecoin, as major email providers automatically flag suspicious emails that feature Bitcoin wallet addresses. дальше »
2019-10-9 15:11 | |
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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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A Royal Bitcoin Request? Scammers Pray on Britain’s Brexit Fears
Bitcoin has been involved in some pretty brazen efforts to scam people out of money. However, the latest might just be the most ludicrous. A fake letter, apparently from the desk of a member of the Queen of England’s staff, has been reported. дальше »
2019-10-1 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin scammers impersonate Buckingham palace in attempted Brexit ruse
Just when you thought Bitcoin scammers couldn’t stoop any lower, they’ve now taken to impersonating Buckingham Palace. The fraudsters have reportedly sent letters requesting donations to save the UK economy – because people would totally fall for that, right? The letters, dated September 16, claim this is the second time the Queen has reached out to a “certain number of people to save Great Britain’s economy” because “Brexit will happen quite quickly” – if only it were that easy! For those of you unfamiliar with British politics, Brexit refers to the UK’s impending divorce from the European Union (EU). дальше »
2019-9-30 14:13 | |
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Dubious ‘Royal House’ Letter to Raise Bitcoin to Save British Economy in Post-Brexit Era Circulates
Scammers have allegedly asked for $2.5 Million BTC from the British residents. They claimed that the funds would be used in taking care of the financial system after Brexit. Emails Vs Letters These fraudsters dispatched out to the British bodily letters pretending to be the non-public secretary of Queen Elizabeth II. This is according to […] дальше »
2019-9-28 18:11 | |
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The sad and peculiar case of Satowallet’s alleged $1M cryptocurrency exit scam
Nigerian cryptocurrency startup Satowallet has exit-scammed, making off with $1 million of its users’ money, reports International Business Times. According to company CEO Samuel Ben, however, the firm isn’t responsible for those losses. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:58 | |
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Bitcoin scammers are already impersonating Bakkt just days after its launch
Cryptocurrency giveaway scams are nothing new. Fraudsters have been known in the past to impersonate the likes of Elon Musk or Vitalik Buterin to con unwitting victims. And now, just days after its launch, we are seeing crypto con artists impersonate Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt. дальше »
2019-9-26 10:43 | |
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Fake Kate Winslet BBC Interview Promotes Fraudulent Bitcoin Scam
Hollywood actress Kate Winslet is looking to sue a group of bitcoin scammers who impersonated her to get money from unsuspecting investors. According to a report on September 23, 2019, the schemers alleged that the actress made her fortune through cryptocurrency investments. дальше »
2019-9-23 19:20 | |
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EtherDelta Hackers Charged By U.S. Authorities; Scammers Setup A Fake Domain To Steal Private Keys
Anthony Tyler Nashatka and Elliot Gunton have been charged by the Northern District of California attorney’s office. They have been found guilty of hacking the EtherDelta back in December 2017. The EtherDelta is an exchange platform for cryptocurrency that is based on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-9-23 17:54 | |
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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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Filipino Authorities Arrest 273 Bitcoin Scammers
Law enforcement agents in the Phillippines while acting on a tip from the Chinese Embassy, have arrested 273 Chinese nationals for allegedly defrauding over 1,000 investors in a cryptocurrency investment scam, reports Inquirer on September 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-17 09:00 | |
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277 Arrested In The Philippines After A Police Raid ‘Grapefruit Services’ Targeting Crypto Scammers
According to an Inquirer. net report released on September 15th, 2019 Philippine police recently conducted a raid targeting an office said to be running a crypto scam. The scam in question is said to target crypto investors in Mainland China. дальше »
2019-9-16 17:49 | |
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ICOs can turn out to be a success in the long term despite present high failure rate
ICOs became a rage during 2017 crypto market boom and one of the easier ways of raising funds for budding startups and entrepreneurs. However, the ease of raising funds started to get exploited by scammers, and something which was seen as a boon for the crypto space turned into a bane. дальше »
2019-9-15 16:00 | |
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Dark Market Hackers Are Selling $800 In Bitcoin For $10k Cash To Help Launder Money: Armor Research
Security experts and researchers have recently identified an ongoing trend of illicit and lucrative transactions involving BTC to cash transactions. The security experts provided a glimpse into what is taking place in the dark web after analyzing dozens of transactions posted and executed in various forums and marketplaces. The financial scammers are alleged to be […] дальше »
2019-9-14 17:28 | |
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