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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Targeted by Fake Photo Scam
Research indicates that large cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly being targeted by scammers using doctored photographs to trick two-factor authentication reset procedures. The attack once again highlights the importance of securing one’s own private keys and not entrusting security to a third party exchange. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:00 | |
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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay
An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-2-11 17:00 | |
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From Ponzi Schemes to ICO Exits, Ethereum’s Blockchain Has Been the Platform of Choice for Scammers
ETH scams trends have changed dramatically over the past 24 months, and this seems likely to continue
дальше »2019-2-4 15:55 | |
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Crypto Raid In China Of Bitcoin Scam I Am A Clown (IAC) Worth 1.3 Billion Yuan ($193 Million)
Chinese Police arrested a group of cryptocurrency scammers following a raid in Xuchang City. The bust, which took place five months ago, was only publicized this week after a story on CCTV News. During the break-in, police seized cash valued at $1. дальше »
2019-2-1 02:07 | |
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ETH Stolen by Scams Doubled in 2018, ChainAnalysis Reports
The world of cryptocurrencies is associated with constant changes and innovation, and while there is more and more security and trust around these technologies, it is also true that hackers, scammers and criminals have evolved, adapting their modus operandi to earn a few bucks here and there. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:10 | |
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Coincheck Owner Monex Warns of Scammers Impersonating Its Businesses
Scammers are fraudulently claiming to be operating an exchange business linked to Coincheck owner Monex
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Ethereum Crypto Scammers In 2018 Made Double Of What They Made In 2017 Last Year, $36 Million USD
Ethereum Crypto Scammers Made The Double Of What They Made In 2017 Last Year, $36 Million USD Scammers are going to scam and it looks like, at each year that passes, they will do it more and more. So, if you hold any Ethereum (ETH), you better save it really well if you do not […] дальше »
2019-1-24 00:08 | |
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Bitcoin con artists charged with $51M investment scam
In Taipei, a group of Bitcoin con artists have been charged with running an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that defrauded local and foreign investors out of millions of dollars. Authorities formally charged a 47-year-old man surnamed Lin, along with six accomplices, with violating Taiwan‘s Banking and Multi-Level Marketing Supervision acts with a fake Bitcoin investment scam, reports FocusTaiwan. дальше »
2019-1-18 16:03 | |
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Scammers Could Overwrite Cryptocurrency Payments, but It Won’t Be Cheap
From a merchant’s point of view, cryptocurrency is a better payment option compared to a check. When accepting check payments, there is always the risk that the check might be unfunded and subsequently returned since the merchant can’t verify the customer’s checking account balance beforehand as the database is being run by the bank and […] Scammers Could Overwrite Cryptocurrency Payments, but It Won’t Be Cheap was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »
2019-1-18 14:59 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Make Their Way to BBC, Disguising False News Websites to Mine Bitcoin
Hackers seem to always find a way to trick consumers, but the use of false websites and networked computers make it possible for them infiltrate for mining profits. In a new hacking situation, scammers have programmed illegitimate BBC News websites to perform mining for Bitcoin rewards. This scam was found by researchers at the first […] дальше »
2019-1-17 00:27 | |
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BBC News website spoofed by Bitcoin scammers
Scammers have found a new way to use seemingly legitimate BBC News websites to mine Bitcoin. The scam, identified by researchers, was first discovered in the first week of January. Scammers created what appeared to be a legitimate email containing a “Display Message” button, which rerouted users to an affiliate website tasked with generating Bitcoin based on page views. дальше »
2019-1-16 13:15 | |
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Founder Charlie Lee Warns Users About Fake Litecoin Telegram Groups Scamming People
During the last year, several scams affected crypto users. Even after a whole year and several warnings, these scammers continue to operate. This time, Charlie Lee, the founder of the popular digital asset Litecoin (LTC), informed that there are several fake Litecoin groups that are scamming people. In general, the most used social media platform […] дальше »
2019-1-16 07:38 | |
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Cashshuffle Developer Says Privacy Project Nears Completion
One of the Cashshuffle development team contributors, Josh Ellithorpe, revealed on Jan. 14 that the BCH-focused privacy shuffling protocol is near completion. The developers are planning to run a security audit on the code and have launched a fundraiser on the Bitbacker. дальше »
2019-1-16 03:45 | |
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Scammers Imitate Public Figures on Facebook to Target Crypto Users from Malta
A new scam has been affecting Maltese Facebook users during the last few months. According to a recent report released by Malta Today, there are ads that use political and entertainment figures promising Bitcoin fortunes to individuals in the country. дальше »
2019-1-16 22:57 | |
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Crypto Impersonation Scammers on Social Media Raked in Millions in 2018
Over the last two years, as cryptocurrencies gained mainstream attention, scammers have become far more prevalent. One particular social media scam that can be found on prominent websites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram is the impersonation of well-known crypto industry executives and blockchain luminaries. дальше »
2019-1-15 22:12 | |
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Crypto Scammers Use Facebook to Specifically Target Users From Malta
A new spate of cryptocurrency advertising messages has started appearing on the Facebook feeds of Maltese users in the past month. The ads are using political and entertainment industry figures to promise a Bitcoin fortune to people of Malta, reports MaltaToday. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:59 | |
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Cricket South Africa’s Twitter Account Hacked by Bitcoin Scammers
A report from The Indian Express, published on January 14, 2019, states that the Twitter handle of Cricket South Africa (CSA) fell victim to hackers who were selling fake bitcoin lottery tickets. However, the account has now been retrieved and all the erroneous Tweets deleted. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:01 | |
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[Crypto Investor Warning] Ethereum Nowa and Ethereum Classic Vision Scammers Stoop to New Lows
It seems that the upcoming hard forks in both Ethereum (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC), allow scammers to steal users funds. It seems that there are a few sites that promote new networks on Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. дальше »
2019-1-12 23:06 | |
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Swedish Reserve Bank Riksbank Warns Users of Crypto Scammers Selling Fake ‘e-Krona’
While Sweden has gained a reputation as a remarkably progressive country with regards to embracing technology, there are some things that don't change – scams. According to the country's reserve bank, a warning has been sent out to the public to be vigilant around companies and/or individuals that are reportedly selling the electronic version of […] дальше »
2019-1-10 04:33 | |
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Stellar (XLM) community sleuths exposing another scam
Reddit user b1tcc brought light to a new scam that is making the rounds on the crypto market. The scam is apparently called StellarPay and is made by the same people who were responsible for similar shady Stellar-based projects like StellarActivity and Stellar Dolphin. дальше »
2019-1-9 16:56 | |
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Doing Away with Major Scams Surrounding the Crypto Mining Arena
Scammers have long been fleecing individuals. This has been a continuous procedure since the inception of money. Every new generation or advancement is taking place in the field of technology sights scammers availing the best advantages. дальше »
2018-12-24 11:03 | |
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Following the Crypto-Anarchist Dream: 3 Reasons to Reject KYC and AML
Last year, crypto KYC and AML requirements came bursting onto the scene with thunderous applause and approbation. Many traders felt like the ICO sector was rife with scammers and con artists. In this sense, they believed there would be redemption through government. дальше »
2018-12-24 03:30 | |
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“Crypto Companies Will Choose the Governments the Most Open to Them,” Tim Draper and Others Forecast for 2019
2019 is set to be a year which cleanses the crypto market of scammers, brings about more comprehensible regulation of crowdfunding campaigns, the advancement of DEXs and related technologies, and the expansion of companies applying decentralized technologies. дальше »
2018-12-21 14:25 | |
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Facebook Ads Crypto Scam Warning: CashlessPayGroup Tricking People to “Invest” in Fake Singapore Cryptocurrency
The cryptocurrency industry has been, and still is, plagued by scammers and con artists trying to use the fresh… The post Facebook Ads Crypto Scam Warning: CashlessPayGroup Tricking People to “Invest” in Fake Singapore Cryptocurrency appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-20 19:14 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Donates $300K in Crypto in a Bid to Push Ethereum 2.0 Development
CoinSpeaker Vitalik Buterin Donates $300K in Crypto in a Bid to Push Ethereum 2. 0 Development It looks like Christmas came early for Sigma Prime, Prysmatic Labs, and ChainSafe Systems. дальше »
2018-12-20 10:34 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Donates $300K to Crypto Startups in a Bid to Push Ethereum 2.0 Development
CoinSpeaker Vitalik Buterin Donates $300K to Crypto Startups in a Bid to Push Ethereum 2. 0 Development It looks like Christmas came early for Sigma Prime, Prysmatic Labs, and ChainSafe Systems. дальше »
2018-12-20 10:34 | |
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Bitcoin extortionists threaten victims with ‘hitman’ unless they cough up $4K
Cryptocurrency scams are getting more old-school with every week that passes. Hacks seem to be too difficult these days and old-fashioned threats are becoming the way of the crypto-criminal. According to emails seen by Bleeping Computer, scammers are now threatening victims with a hitman if they don’t pay $4,000 in Bitcoin to call off the hit. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:27 | |
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Extortionists extend bomb threats to campus students, requests Bitcoin [BTC] payment in order to back down
Usually, cryptocurrency scammers and extortionists are often confined to the virtual space, making exchanges and uninformed users their major target. However, the recent events that occurred in the past 24hrs have shown that these fraudsters are stretching their activities to university campuses and random workspaces. дальше »
2018-12-14 16:53 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Target Schools and Businesses With Fake Bomb Threats
Numerous bomb threat reports surfaced on Tuesday where Bitcoin scammers asked schools, businesses, and other organizations to pay $20,000 in BTC to ensure that the bombs are not detonated. The threats were sent via emails in multiple countries. дальше »
2018-12-14 14:59 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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Crypto News Recap for Dec 6th – BTC Scammers, Cryptojacking, SWIFT Launch, SEC Peirce on ETF and More [VIDEO]
Bitcoin Scammers Dupe Singapore Crypto Investors With Fake Investment Opportunities Bitcoin Scammers Dupe Singapore Crypto Investors With Fake Investment Opportunities Blackmoon Blockchain Firm Launches Binance ETx Token Based On Binance's Most-Traded Coins Blackmoon Blockchain Firm Launches Binance ETx Token Based On Binance's Most-Traded Coins A. дальше »
2018-12-6 23:16 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Dupe Singapore Crypto Investors With Fake Investment Opportunities
Scams abound in all the countries in the world and this time it was Singapore that was affected by this kind of problem. The Next Web’s Hard Fork has recently reported that Singaporeans have lost $78,000 USD in crypto investment scams in the last three months. дальше »
2018-12-6 16:05 | |
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Crypto Media Outlets Report Naked Technology ICO Scammers Receive Arrest Warrant
During 2017 and the beginning of 2018, new Initial Coin Offerings entered the market and started offering tokens to investors. Nevertheless, as the market was growing at very fast rates, new scammers tried to steal users funds and investors’ money creating fraudulent or fake Initial Coin Offerings (ICO). In most of the cases where scammers […] дальше »
2018-12-6 15:58 | |
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Singapore Residents Targeted in Crypto Scams, $78,000 Lost Between September and November
Members of the Singapore public have been targeted by the online advertisements of scammers posing as crypto brokerage services. The victims have been duped out of around $78,000 between September and November of 2018. дальше »
2018-12-6 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Steal Identity From Famous New Zealand TV Host Daniel Faitaua
Bitcoin Scammers Steal Identity From Famous TV Host In New Zealand Being famous might have its perks but it is not all good. Bitcoin scammers in New Zealand have recently decided to enjoy the fame of other people themselves to scam people and have stolen the identity of Daniel Faitaua, a local celebrity that works […] дальше »
2018-12-5 23:14 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers dupe Singaporeans out of $78,000 in under 3 months
Singaporeans have lost $78,000 to cryptocurrency investment scams in the last three months, after authorities uncovered a wave of fraudulent marketing campaigns. Cryptocurrency con-artists have duped citizens with phony articles featuring well-known Singaporean personalities to garner credibility, local media reports. дальше »
2018-12-5 18:15 | |
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Bitcoin scammers steal identity of television host in New Zealand
A television host in New Zealand has denounced Bitcoin scammers for impersonating him to fraudulently market a dodgy cryptocurrency business. In a sharp message, breakfast host Daniel Faitaua made it perfectly clear: he has never owned any Bitcoin, and any websites stating otherwise are absolutely false, local media reports. дальше »
2018-12-5 15:30 | |
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International Cooperation is Essential for Eradicating ICO Fraud, Says SEC Official
CoinSpeaker International Cooperation is Essential for Eradicating ICO Fraud, Says SEC Official The ICO market has exploded in the last two years attracting an ever-rising number of fraudsters. дальше »
2018-12-5 14:58 | |
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South African man hands thugs $60K in Bitcoin after heinous torturing
It seems cryptocurrency scammers aren’t afraid of using more old school tactics in order to extort Bitcoin from their victims. A man from South Africa was purportedly attacked for his Bitcoin by someone he met on Facebook, according to local news outlet, the Soweto Urban. дальше »
2018-12-4 18:57 | |
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False Notices Sent Out To BitConnect Investors Alleges Partial Refunds Can Be Issued With Fee
False Notices Sent Out To BitConnect Investors Alleges That Partial Refunds Can Be Issued With Fee One of the few things that scammers of any finance-related industry have in common is their constant ability to be creative in their efforts. дальше »
2018-12-1 05:59 | |
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SamSam Ransomware hackers that pocketed millions in bitcoin indicted in Atlanta
Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:00 | |
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Indian police and Microsoft combine forces to shut down fake call centers
For years, India has been a major hub for tech support call centers that service companies around the world. Unfortunately, not all of them are legit. Earlier this week, police in the capital city of New Delhi raided 16 fraudulent call centers and arrested nearly three dozen people for running scams while pretending to offer customer care. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:27 | |
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Outrage Over Union Bank of Nigeria’s Threat to Close Crypto-Related Accounts
Nigerian digital asset owners have reacted angrily to Union Bank’s threat to close all cryptocurrency-linked accounts. Investors have accused the local banking system of hypocrisy, asserting that banks are “unfit” and “scammers” that continue to steal from the poor through spurious charges such as ATM maintenance fees and SMS alerts. дальше »
2018-11-29 23:10 | |
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Move over Twitter: Crypto Scams Have Infiltrated Facebook
While cryptocurrency-related scams are commonplace on Twitter, Facebook users have started being targeted by scammers with fake cryptocurrency ads. Facebook Users Targeted with Fake Crypto Ads Twitter has been widely plagued with cryptocurrency-related scams, typically through phony giveaways that lure users into sending crypto in exchange for a larger sum. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:00 | |
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