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Consumers Have Lost Almost $100 Million To ICO Exit Scams
A common criticism that onlookers have for the cryptocurrency industry is that it is rife with scams and criminal wrongdoings. While this is often an unwarranted blanket classification of this nascent industry, research done by Diar, a weekly fintech-focused publication, claims that there are still some bad actors present in this industry According to last week’s […] The post Consumers Have Lost Almost $100 Million To ICO Exit Scams appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-14 02:36 | |
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The Anatomy of Twitter Ethereum scams
Every time a prominent member of the crypto space sends a tweet, a Twitter bot who may or may not be impersonating the original poster posts a response urging users to send Ether to a specific address with the promise of huge short term returns that will sent back to anyone who participates. дальше »
2018-8-14 01:45 | |
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Diar Research Reveals ICO Exit Scams Near $97 Million of Investors Funds
While the cryptocurrency market is certainly maturing and gaining a more professional, trustworthy field, it still has a lot of work to do to walk away from the examples that some ICOs are setting, and that example is that it's nothing more than a playground for scam artists. According to research conducted by Diar, they […] дальше »
2018-8-14 01:31 | |
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Cryptocurrency exit scams have conned people out of almost $100M
Almost $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen by exit scammers, as ICO tokens continue to plummet in value. Indeed, the figures suggest that ICO scams over the last two years total at least $96. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:40 | |
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Twitter ‘Free ETH Giveaway’ Scams Can Rake in $50K-100K Per Day
“Free ETH Giveaway” scams on Twitter might seem obvious to most but they are reportedly making some quite a lot of money. Making $50,000 to $100,000 Per Day Cryptocurrency evangelist and YouTuber Adam Guerbuez ran into the popular “Free ETH Giveaway” scam on Twitter. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:00 | |
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It’s Finished For This Finnish Bitcoin Scam
It is rare that Finland and Bitcoin scams are mentioned in the same sentence, according to reports from today though, this certainly seems to be the case, in an event that has seen a famous Thai actor by the name of Jiratpisit Jaravijit, scam 22-year-old Aarni Otava Saarimaa out of a large amount of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-13 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Getting Creative With Blockchain Solutions
This week’s top stories include two feature interview: one with Kavita Gupta, founding managing partner at ConsenSys Ventures; and another with electronic dance music DJ Justin Blau (aka DJ 3BLAU) who is launching a decentralized music festival. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:52 | |
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Beyond the ICO Part 2: Regulation Breeds Specialization
Fraudulent ICOs have stolen billions in investor capital, damaging market sentiment and capturing negative attention from strong-handed regulators around the world. There’s no doubt that the shape of ICOs is changing–but what role will regulators play in the future development of the ICO model? As market participants begin to adapt to exit scams, a set […] The post Beyond the ICO Part 2: Regulation Breeds Specialization appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-8-12 12:00 | |
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British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2.5 Million Lost in Cryptocurrency Scams This Summer
A new report published by the British authorities warns citizens of a noticeable increase in cryptocurrency investment scams taking place within in the country over the summer. According to national fraud and cyber crime reporting center Action Fraud, 203 incidents of fraudsters cold calling victims using social media platforms to advertise ‘get rich quick’ investments involving… The post British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2. дальше »
2018-8-11 19:40 | |
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United Kingdom Reports Crypto Scam Losses Worth $2.5 Million USD This Summer Already
The British Police has recently divulged an information that scams related to the cryptocurrency market have made 2 million GBP ($2.55 million USD) worth of losses in this summer. The information was made together with a public announcement that fraudulent schemes with crypto are very common and investors should be cautious. The statistics come from […] дальше »
2018-8-11 07:44 | |
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UK: $2.5 Million Losses in Crypto-Related Scams Reported This Summer
British police have warned the public about crypto-related fraud, revealing $2.5 million worth of losses this summer
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Don’t Miss Out on the FOMO3D
For those following the cryptocurrency space, scams and schemes are nothing new. The seasoned trader or spectator will spot a dishonest project from a mile away… or pay the price.… The post Don’t Miss Out on the FOMO3D appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-8-9 13:28 | |
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Pumps and Dumps of Cryptocurrencies: An Old Scam Made new
In sharp contrast to their original mission statement, there are many “pink sheet” or “penny stock” scams that go mostly unnoticed by the SEC and the exchanges. These Microcap Stock Fraud schemes run into the billions annually according to August 8, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
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Crypto Twitter Bots Have Become Worse than Anyone Could Have Imagined
Cryptocurrency–One of the industry’s worst proponents is a pervasive, network of scam bots that has quickly come to litter the space of Twitter. While most social media users have become accustomed to the incessant “Ethereum giveaway” scams that adorn the profile of any crypto industry figure, the problem has begun to bleed over into other […] The post Crypto Twitter Bots Have Become Worse than Anyone Could Have Imagined appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-7 06:22 | |
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Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
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SEC Increases Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Brokerage Firms
Volatility aside, fraud remains one of the most significant risks inherent in the nascent cryptocurrency market. From virtual coin trading to initial coin offerings (ICOs), there have been multiple reported cases of outright scams and fraudulent activities. дальше »
2018-8-5 20:45 | |
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India Investigates Another Crypto Scam
Cryptocurrency scams have become a very real problem over the past few years. With so many new users entering this ecosystem as of late, it is evident that many are at risk of being scammed. In India, another big crypto scam has been uncovered, and two individuals associated with the venture have been arrested. Cryptocurrency […] дальше »
2018-8-4 20:00 | |
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SEC Increases Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Brokerage Firms
Volatility aside, fraud remains one of the most significant risks inherent in the nascent cryptocurrency market. From virtual coin trading to initial coin offerings (ICOs), there have been multiple reported cases of outright scams and fraudulent activities. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:41 | |
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StatX Messaging App Set to Revolutionize Information Sharing in the Crypto World
At a time when bad actors are taking over the social media, using it to perpetuate all kinds of scams, StatX has created an innovative platform for messaging and information sharing for the crypto and blockchain worlds. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:47 | |
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Security Researchers Attack McAfee-Backed Wallet for “Unhackable” Claims
With the vast amounts of money going around, it’s no surprise that the greater Bitcoin ecosystem is rife with scams, hacks and cyber attacks of all kinds. Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that. дальше »
2018-8-1 06:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency Industry Creating Research Centers to Protect Investors From ICO Scams
According to BusinessKorea, specialized cryptocurrency research centers have recently opened in South Korea with the goal of providing cryptocurrency investors a better-informed understanding of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-31 08:28 | |
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Cryptocurrency Industry Creating Research Centers to Protect Investors From ICO Scams
According to BusinessKorea, specialized cryptocurrency research centers have recently opened in South Korea with the goal of providing cryptocurrency investors a better-informed understanding of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:21 | |
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Crypto Savant Says KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) is Biggest Scam in Industry
KYC/AML Is a Bigger Scam Than Any Crypto Venture: Here’s Why It is definitely no secret that many new crypto ventures are later exposed to be scams, meant to make technological enthusiasts money before anyone notices. дальше »
2018-7-27 21:55 | |
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Hackers Nab Fox TV Show Twitter Account to Promote Tron (TRX)
Cryptocurrency fraudsters are always innovating the ways to scam people. This time, someone took over a famous Fox TV show Twitter account and has reportedly been promoting cryptocurrency scams since July 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-26 19:30 | |
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Bitfunder Operator Pleads Guilty on Fraud Charges
BitFunder is one of the biggest scams on the news right now as the founder and operator of the platform, Jon E. Montroll, has pleaded guilty to charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud on Monday, July 23. дальше »
2018-7-25 16:35 | |
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Try Changing Your Twitter Name To Elon Musk, NO WAIT, You Might Get Banned
Twitter have designed a genius plan to help reduce the number of cryptocurrency scams circulating the Twitter sphere. Well, we say genius but actually, we can’t help but question who came up with this idea… According to reports, Twitter is disabling any Twitter accounts that are unverified and use the display name ‘Elon Musk’. дальше »
2018-7-25 16:30 | |
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Crypto Scams, And The Scammers Who Scam The Stats
Bloomberg Research recently published a study from the Satis Group, an ICO advisory service, purporting to show that crypto is a minefield for bad investments. But not only was the reporting selective to the point of being misleading, some of the research itself was clearly gleaned from a cursory Google search – and it was dead […] The post Crypto Scams, And The Scammers Who Scam The Stats appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-7-24 19:56 | |
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Ponzi Games on Ethereum: Tons of Money Made Out of People’s Greed
Ethereum-based games developed by a group called Team JUST turned out to be Ponzi scams serving as an experiment to gauge how far greed can drive people. The post Ponzi Games on Ethereum: Tons of Money Made Out of People’s Greed appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-24 15:21 | |
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Hackers hijack an official Fox Twitter account to spread cryptocurrency scams
Cryptocurrency scammers are getting smarter by the day. It appears hackers have surreptitiously seized control of the official Twitter account of FOX’s show Almost Human to spread malicious “giveaway” links. дальше »
2018-7-24 14:03 | |
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Australia’s ACCC Scam Watch Site Issues Crypto Investment Warning
With the rapid rise in cryptocurrency prices at the end of 2017 and the start of this year, the market faced a soar in amounts lost due to fraud and scams in the field. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investment instruments have seen an increase in scams generally during the year […] дальше »
2018-7-24 10:07 | |
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Metaverse: One of the largest, high-performance preventive programs of 2018
Over one thousand blockchain projects have already been failed in 2018, with most of them being tagged as scams. Metaverse’s growth from $.69 to over $2.00 – 3 times in growth – has outperformed many projects in Asia, including the most notable blockchain projects: Neo, Qtum, and Vechain. Blockchain Evangelist Ever Since the Early Blockchain дальше »
2018-7-23 14:42 | |
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BillionEx Pro: Legit Cryptocurrency Cloud Mining Platform?
They claim to be the most efficient way to mine bitcoins online. A complete and total profit system with flexible solutions for cryptocurrency mining that is based on deep levels of research. Words like these are usually used by scams online, which is what Billion Ex appears to be at first glance. What is Billion Ex Pro? … дальше »
2018-7-25 12:44 | |
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BillionEx Pro: Legit Cryptocurrency Cloud Mining Platform?
They claim to be the most efficient way to mine bitcoins online. A complete and total profit system with flexible solutions for cryptocurrency mining that is based on deep levels of research. Words like these are usually used by scams online, which is what Billion Ex appears to be at first glance. What is Billion […] дальше »
2018-7-23 09:26 | |
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Ethereum [ETH]’s Vitalik Buterin calls out spambots, again
On 19th July, Vitalik Buterin, the Co-Founder of Ethereum, tweeted about the prevalent bots’ intrusion on Twitter handles related to cryptocurrency. He basically referred to the feature present in almost all Ethereum giveaway pages that have a slider with the caption ‘Left Ethereum’. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:25 | |
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Crypto Market Leaders Call For Twitter to Ban ‘Scam Bots’
Crypto scam bots have become a common sight in the Twitter landscape, with many premier cryptocurrency personalities seeing an influx of fraudulent accounts commenting on their posts. This has become such a large problem that well-known cryptocurrency figures, like Binance’s CEO and Charlie Shrem, have signed an “open letter” calling for these scams to end. дальше »
2018-7-19 15:30 | |
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AmaZix BrandShield Partnership Step Up Combat Against Fraudulent ICO Projects
A partnership between Amazis and BrandShield a leading crypto community management firm and a cyber intelligence company respectively has been made to combat the influx of scammers in the cryptocurrency world. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:39 | |
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DagCoin Crypto Ponzi Scheme Evolves From OneCoin Success Factory Scam
DagCoin Ponzi Scheme Evidence Continues To Pile The OneCoin Ponzi scheme was a major scam that left thousands of investors with empty pockets and a dulled outlook on the crypto market. With the prevalence of scams like OneCoin’s, it is no wonder why many investors continue to be weary of approaching the newly-minted market with […] дальше »
2018-7-18 20:05 | |
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US Ranked Top Destination for Coin Offerings, Majority of ICOs Identified as Scams
The US remains a leading destination for ICO projects according to a new study that also ranks Switzerland and Singapore in the top three. The report notes that authorities in other jurisdictions, like Russia and Estonia, are working to adopt favorable regulations in order to attract more crypto startups. дальше »
2018-7-17 15:30 | |
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