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Russian Crypto Scams Triple in First Half of 2020
30.7.2020
Kaspersky Labs and other malware labs have identified a sharp rise in crypto-related scams in Russia during the first half of 2020
How Billion-Dollar Crypto Scams Lure Victims
25.7.2020
In the past week, reports emerged that some key members of the Onecoin scam were found dead in Mexico. According to reports, the two Oscar Brito Ibarra and Ignacio Ibarra may have been kidnapped and murdered but the motives behind their murder is unclear. Onecoin is one of the biggest...
Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million in 2020, While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers
24.7.2020
Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020. Chainalysis data still shows current figures are well below those seen in 2019. In 2019, scams...
Crypto Scammer on the Prowl as YouTube and Twitter Become Central to Bitcoin Scams
23.7.2020
Bitcoin giveaway scammers are getting away with Bitcoin
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Crypto Scams
23.7.2020
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has joined the legal fray in suing YouTube over fake crypto giveaways using his image
YouTube: We’re Not Liable for Crypto Scams
22.7.2020
Lawyers for the video-sharing platform argue that because Ripple impersonators were third-parties it has no liability
Crypto Scams Reach New Heights in 2020 With $24M Stolen So Far
13.7.2020
Whale Alert alleges that crypto scams are skyrocketing in 2020 compared to statistics from 2017
Binance Security Report Sheds Light On Crypto Scams
2.7.2020
A report released by crypto exchange Binance illustrates how scams targeting cryptocurrency investors attempt to gain credibility
Australian Watchdog Warns of Spike in Crypto Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic
24.6.2020
Australia’s Securities and Investment Commission says that between March and May, investment scams of all types rose by 20% as compared to the same period in 2019
Australians Lost More Than $14M to Crypto Scams in 2019
22.6.2020
A study by Scamwatch suggests cryptocurrency scams are a real threat in Australia
How to Avoid Crypto Scams
17.6.2020
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Crypto Scams Targeting Pacific Communities on the Rise, Say New Zealand Regulators
13.5.2020
A rise in cryptocurrency and coronavirus investment scams in New Zealand's Pacific islands has prompted authorities to launch awareness campaign
Google Keeps Promoting Crypto Scams Despite Strict Crypto Policies
30.4.2020
CoinCorner reports that Google Ads is running a phishing ad despite the firm being unable to use its service
Crypto Scams on the Rise and Can Still Affect Bitcoin’s Price
18.4.2020
PlusToken is not behind the recent March 12–13 crash but crypto scams could still affect Bitcoin price in the future
Blockchain Patents, COVID-19 Crypto Scams, Shelved Coin + More News
10.4.2020
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A total of 35 global multinationals have applied for a combined 212 blockchain patents in China, including...
Facebook Sues User for Cloaking Ads for Fake COVID-19 News and Crypto Scams
9.4.2020
Facebook and Instagram sue user for cloaking ads for fake COVID-19 news and crypto scams, sneaking them past reviewers
Alongside Market Relief Package, US CFTC Warns of COVID-19-Linked Crypto Scams
23.3.2020
The CFTC warns investors against the increased amount of crypto scams taking advantage of coronavirus news
UK Financial Regulator: Watch Out for Coronavirus Crypto Scams
12.3.2020
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is asking investors to watch out for coronavirus-related crypto scams
Crypto Scams Pose More Risk Than Payments Fraud, Report Suggests
11.3.2020
Cryptocurrency scams in 2019 were more risky for U.S. residents than fraud involving romance or payments, says the Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau: Crypto Scams Are The Second Riskiest in North America
10.3.2020
A US-based trust-gauging company claims that cryptocurrency scams represented a sharp increase during 2019