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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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Indonesia organizes international training program in Jakarta to counter growing cases of crypto-related crimes
With the benefits of cryptocurrency, come the risks associated with the industry. From scams to hacks, the cryptoverse has witnessed an array of crimes. Several people have contemplated engaging in crypto-related activities due to the risks that come with it. дальше »
2019-10-2 01:30 | |
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Binance Helps UK Police Bring $50M Crypto Criminal to Justice
Leading crypto asset exchange platform Binance has provided information to the UK police force to help bring a fraudster to justice. The unnamed Bulgarian individual pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud and received a custodial sentence for his role in numerous phishing scams. дальше »
2019-9-27 01:00 | |
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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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Messaging App Kik’s Legal Battle Shines Light on Past ICO Scams
Popular messaging app Kik is shutting down due to a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit regarding ICO activity for the company’s cryptocurrency, kin. Ted Livingston, Founder and CEO of Kik and Kin, denies the allegations and maintains that the SEC’s case is based on mischaracterizations, but that shutdown for Kik is necessary to focus on […] The post Messaging App Kik’s Legal Battle Shines Light on Past ICO Scams appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-9-25 16:20 | |
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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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Bitcoin QR Generator Crypto Scams Running Rampant On Google; Hampering BTC Adoption
Bitcoin trading has gone up this year as bulls have returned to the market with renewed interest in the leading cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency has surged past $10,000 this year, and the price rise seems to be continuing into the later parts of the year. дальше »
2019-9-15 19:09 | |
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Bitcoin QR Code Scams Found Flooding Google Search Pages
The crypto industry has not been without its fair share of scams and cons. Bitcoin has battled this reputation since its inception and FUD-fueled mainstream media outlets do not help matters. Social media and search giants are equally to blame but that doesn’t stop the Bitcoin bashing. дальше »
2019-9-13 09:30 | |
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Former Coinbase CTO believes blockchain phones could be the solution to deepfake AI scams
After unidentified criminals used AI-assisted audio deepfakes to steal more than $240,000, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan suggested that blockchain-enabled phones could be the solution to call authentication. дальше »
2019-9-10 14:30 | |
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ICOs Often Fail—But With Orbs, Who Needs Them?
The ICO boom of 2017 won’t be forgotten any time soon. In addition to a wave of valuable (and not-so-valuable) Ethereum-based projects, it also brought failed ICOs and outright scams. At least, that’s the position of Orbs, a new platform for enterprises that want to create blockchain apps. дальше »
2019-9-10 21:03 | |
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Whale Alert начнет отслеживать сделки криптовалютных мошенников
Twitter-аккаунт Whale Alert, занимающийся мониторингом крупных криптовалютных транзакций, теперь также будет отслеживать мошеннические сделки и активы на кошельках злоумышленников. 🚔🚔🚔 We have teamed up with #BitcoinAbuse to better fight crypto crime! We will now report transactions made to scammers and keep track of their assets. дальше »
2019-9-4 17:41 | |
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Crypto Scam PlusToken May Be Much Bigger Than Previously Thought, Values Could At $2.9 Billion
2019 had several scams so far. Unfortunately, despite the fact that, in most aspects, this could be considered a good year, scams are everywhere. One of the main scams was PlusToken. This scam took over $2. дальше »
2019-9-4 21:54 | |
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More money lost to scams in “traditional finance” than crypto
One of the most persistent beliefs regarding crypto is the prevalence of fraud. However, fraud is just as, if not more prevalent in the traditional financial markets. Is crypto getting a bad rap? дальше »
2019-9-3 21:55 | |
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4 of 5 Bitcoin QR Code Generators Are Complete Scams
An analysis of Bitcoin QR code generators reveals the precarious state of basic security in the cryptocurrency sphere. A report from ZenGo shows four out of the top five QR code generators listed on Google’s front page are controlled by scammers. дальше »
2019-8-31 00:32 | |
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Canadian Investors Using Bitcoin ATMs to Purchase BTC are Warned of a New Scam by Authorities
In a report released by one of the Canadian dailies, authorities in the country are warning potential Bitcoin investors to beware of the ATM scams, which are becoming more rampant. Winnipeg police brought to light a recent scam intended to part gullible investors with their Bitcoin (BTC) as leaflets spread across Bitcoin ATMs in the […] дальше »
2019-8-30 17:13 | |
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The Mysterious $120 Million Bitcoin Buy Wall And What it Could Mean
The crypto market is known for its wild west environment, rife with scams, bad actors, and market manipulators. Last year, the CFTC launched a probe into potential market manipulation across Bitcoin markets, yet the problem persists even today. дальше »
2019-8-28 21:00 | |
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UK Hacker Hands Over More Than $1 Million Worth Of Bitcoin To The Cops
A hacker from Kent, England that carried out cyber-attacks on more than 100 companies worldwide has handed over more than a million USD worth of Bitcoin, following a lengthy police investigation. Grant West, 27 of Ashcroft Caravan Park, made most of his money through phishing scams targeting individuals and companies all over the world since […] дальше »
2019-8-26 18:55 | |
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Binance CEO Denies Having Links with Ponzi Firms
Millions of cryptocurrency investors have fallen victim to a growing number of multilevel marketing scams over the recent years. In 2018, victims lost about $1. 7 billion to companies that falsely promised to multiply their capital within a short period. дальше »
2019-8-26 17:00 | |
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Binance releases latest update on KYC ‘leak’ episode; points out discrepancies between leaked images & KYC data
Binance is no stranger to cryptocurrency hacks and scams, with $40. 7 million (700 BTC) being stolen from the exchange just recently. While Changpeng Zhao, the exchange’s CEO managed to alleviate concerns with informed communication, the exchange was also targetted by a leak of KYC documents. дальше »
2019-8-23 16:42 | |
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Crypto Community Unites On Paid Group Reviews to Rid Market of Scams
One of the biggest criticisms over the crypto market is due to its wild west environment where anything goes. It’s allowed for the sale of unregistered securities, scams, and much more. While regulators sit on their hands, the crypto community themselves are banding together to wipe out scammers and other less than savory characters from. дальше »
2019-8-23 00:00 | |
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Smokescreens and Mirrors: How Does a Country Do an ICO? They Call It QE
Financial regulators all around the world have been cracking down hard on ICOs for promising more than they can deliver. At the same time governments and central banks are pulling off far worse scams, such as QE, wiping out the savings of everyone that depends on them. дальше »
2019-8-23 19:21 | |
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Crypto Twitter ‘giveaway’ scams return with a vengeance, but what’s Jack Dorsey doing about it?
The latest wave of giveaway scams has returned to Twitter and new suckers are entering the cryptocurrency sphere. Now, every meaningful crypto celebrity has their own botnet scamarazzi. The golden age of giveaway scams Giveaway scams have existed for as long as crypto has been talked about on Twitter. дальше »
2019-8-22 11:24 | |
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Australian crypto scammer brought before Court; incident highlights rise in crypto scams
Australia has been a pro-crypto country for quite some time and cryptocurrencies are treated as a legal commodity in the country; however, cryptocurrency exchanges register with the AUSTRAC, a government financial intelligence agency set up to monitor financial transactions. дальше »
2019-8-22 11:00 | |
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CoinGecko Joins Forces with Coinfirm In an Effort to Fight Against Scams and Hacks Among Others
Coin market ranking chart application, CoinGecko joins forces with blockchain-based financial ecosystem and global leader in regtech for digital assets, Coinfirm. As per the claims made, two things will arise from this partnership: bettering the former’s exchange, i. дальше »
2019-8-17 18:54 | |
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How to Avoid Being Scammed when Buying Bitcoin
Coinspeaker How to Avoid Being Scammed when Buying BitcoinAs the crypto industry is attracting more and more newcomers every day, it is attracting more and more fraudsters as well. That's why it's vitally important to know at least the key rules that will help you to avoid scams while trading Bitcoin.How to Avoid Being Scammed when Buying Bitcoin дальше »
2019-8-17 09:01 | |
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BBC Journalist Loses $30K ETH From Rookie Mistake
The world of crypto trading and investing can still be a minefield to the uninitiated. Stories of hacks and scams are still commonplace affecting both individuals and huge companies. Some sensible security precautions are necessary in this digital age as one BBC journalist found out the hard way. дальше »
2019-8-16 14:46 | |
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TikTok has been flooded by scammers promoting adult sites
TikTok has been inundated by a slew of scammers seeking to take advantage of its quickly growing userbase, which surpassed 1 billion downloads in February 2019. Security firm Tenable has discovered scammers are leveraging old tactics to get users to sign up for adult services, impersonate popular social media personalities, and artificially boost likes and follower counts. дальше »
2019-8-14 18:04 | |
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TikTok is flooded by scammers promoting adult sites
TikTok has been inundated by a slew of scammers seeking to take advantage of its quickly growing userbase, which surpassed 1 billion downloads in February 2019. Security firm Tenable has discovered scammers are leveraging old tactics to get users to sign up for adult services, impersonate popular social media personalities, and artificially boost likes and follower counts. дальше »
2019-8-14 18:04 | |
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Australian Consumer Authority (ACCC): “Australians Lose Nearly $15 Million USD Since Start of 2019”
Australians lose over half a billion AUD dollars in 2019 through financial scams with the crypto industry contributing close to $15 million in the past seven months. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the country was set to witness record losses in scams, with the figure expected to reach $532 million USD by […] дальше »
2019-8-14 16:40 | |
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CipherTrace: Crypto Scammers Have Netted $4.26 Billion, $3.1 Billion From Exit Scams Alone
Crypto scams are profitable. There is a lot of hype around cryptos and many incautious investors around, so it is not uncommon that crypto crime attracts so many people. CipherTrace’s latest reports have shown that crypto scammers were able to swindle $4. дальше »
2019-8-13 23:31 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers conned Australians out of $14.8M in just 7 months
Cryptocurrency investment scams in Australia cost victims a record $14. 76 million between January and July this year. That’s according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). дальше »
2019-8-13 15:40 | |
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CipherTrace Report: Cryptocurrency Exit Scams Swallowed $4.3 Billion in 2019
Coinspeaker CipherTrace Report: Cryptocurrency Exit Scams Swallowed $4. 3 Billion in 2019The CipherTrace report mentions that 'exit scams' have rocked the crypto markets in 2019 alone contributing to a fund loss of a massive $3. дальше »
2019-8-13 14:26 | |
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Binance’s recent hack, CipherTrace’s Q2 2019 report raises the question of how much security is needed to be SAFU
The cryptocurrency market has not been able to keep itself safe from activities like fraud, Ponzi schemes, scams, and hacks. The world of cryptocurrencies has seen hackers stay one step ahead, despite the fact that many entities have taken several security measures to prevent funds from being stolen. дальше »
2019-8-13 14:00 | |
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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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McAfee Blasts Twitter Over Callous Disregard for Bitcoin Scams
Early on Monday, CCN brought to light the misadventures of an insidious scammer pretending to be none other than the Bitcoin renegade himself, John McAfee. McAfee: Twitter Never Even Responds to My Crypto Scam Reports After we tipped off McAfee and his wife, Janice, to the fraudulent article in question, John responded by sharing his […] The post McAfee Blasts Twitter Over Callous Disregard for Bitcoin Scams appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-8-13 23:04 | |
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Exit Scams, State-Sponsored Hacks and a Very Expensive Valentines Day
From alleged exit scams to state-sponsored hacking and $6. 1 million Valentines day gifts – it’s all happening in China right now. EtherDelta Busted Police in China have apparently begun investigating crypto trading platform EtherDelta over an exit scam. дальше »
2019-8-8 16:00 | |
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Canadian Bitcoiner Scams the Scammer, Donates Proceeds to Bitcoin Venezuela
Ben Perrin, a Calgary-based bitcoin enthusiast who runs an educational YouTube channel dedicated to enlightening the masses on all things cryptos, has succeeded in beating scammers in their own game and he’s donated the proceeds to Bitcoin Venezuela, a platform that helps Venezuelans buy groceries with cryptos, reports CBC on August 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-8 23:00 | |
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Canadian Crypto Owner Duped Out Of $240,000 In An Employment Scam
Crypto scams again seem to be on the rise in 2019 as the currency its use cases and adaptability increases. There seems to be news of a new scam victim in Canada. Scammers stole over $240,000 from the residents of Edmonton. дальше »
2019-8-5 20:59 | |
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Zambian SEC: “Beware of Scammy Cryptocurrency Investments Schemes Like OnyxCoin”
According to the official website of the Zambian SEC, investors are discouraged from dealing with self-proclaimed cryptocurrency advisors and “experts”. Over the course of the past couple of years, a number of crypto/blockchain scams have emerged from Africa. дальше »
2019-8-3 19:14 | |
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