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A scam is an attempt by a person or a business to defraud people by taking advantage of their trust. There are a lot of scams on the cryptocurrency market, due to the fact that it's mostly unregulated by the government.

 

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BitPay Phishing Email Discovered

BitPay Phishing Email Discovered

JUN 25, 2017 | Jon Buck

Another scam facing the BTC community with Bitpay phishing email

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OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

JUN 25, 2017 | Jon Buck

OneCoin License Fraudulent, Says Vietnamese Government

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Another Day, Another Scam: Ecoin Plus Disappears With Investors’ Cash

Another Day, Another Scam: Ecoin Plus Disappears With Investors’ Cash

JUN 19, 2017 | William Suberg

Ecoin Plus, a scheme offering investors payouts for Bitcoin ‘investments,’ has shut down with funds at large.

 18058   |    3
Two US Army Guardsmen Charged and Convicted for Bitcoin Fraud

Two US Army Guardsmen Charged and Convicted for Bitcoin Fraud

JUN 12, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Two members of the US Army National were convicted of running credit card schemes through Blockchain technology

 15448   |    2
GAW Miners Creator Josh Garza Fined $12 mln For “Ponzi Scheme”

GAW Miners Creator Josh Garza Fined $12 mln For “Ponzi Scheme”

JUN 06, 2017 | William Suberg

The US SEC has confirmed Josh Garza’s GAW Miners was a “ponzi scheme” after handing down a find of $12 million.

 8526   |    2
Ponzi Alert: New Zealand Lawyer Labels “We Grow Bitcoins” Simple Scam

Ponzi Alert: New Zealand Lawyer Labels “We Grow Bitcoins” Simple Scam

JUN 01, 2017 | William Suberg

New Zealand’s We Grow Bitcoins has been called a ‘simple scam’ by a lawyer investigating the likely pyramid scheme.

 12659
WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry is, in fact, the second attack to make use of the NSA-exploited Windows loopholes, it has emerged.

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With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

MAY 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Bitcoin and altcoins’ price growth stirred curiosity of ignorant newbies who are easily milked by con artists. Here how to spot them.

 20419   |    3
OneCoin Controversy Intensifies As Attorney of Threatened Critic Asks New Questions

OneCoin Controversy Intensifies As Attorney of Threatened Critic Asks New Questions

MAY 15, 2017 | Iyke Aru

OneCoin’s major critic threatened to desist from further release of information about the company, responds through an attorney and asks new questions.

 16630   |    7
Clampdown on OneCoin Intensifies, OneLife CEO Abandons Ship

Clampdown on OneCoin Intensifies, OneLife CEO Abandons Ship

MAY 12, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The clampdown on OneCoin has intensified as Germany and Hungary initiate fresh moves to bring down the investment scheme that is widely believed to be fraudulent

 20593   |    9
Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

 24282   |    7
Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin ransomware hackers have infected Spanish communications giant Telefonica, demanding over half a million euros to relinquish control of its systems.

 20346   |    3
OneCoin’s Mirsaitova Under House Arrest For $7 Mln Investor Deceit

OneCoin’s Mirsaitova Under House Arrest For $7 Mln Investor Deceit

MAY 02, 2017 | William Suberg

A group of OneCoin representatives are facing charges in Kazakhstan for illicitly gathering almost $7 million from investors.

 17937   |    3
Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

APR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

After having $5 mln seized by local law enforcement agencies and police in Germany and India, operators of OneCoin have become more desperate.

 18002   |    15
OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

APR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has suffered further bad publicity as police arrest ‘affiliates’ touting investment opportunities in Mumbai, India.

 25048   |    1
OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

APR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has suffered further bad publicity as police arrest ‘affiliates’ touting investment opportunities in Mumbai, India.

 25048   |    1
Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

 24282   |    7
Clampdown on OneCoin Intensifies, OneLife CEO Abandons Ship

Clampdown on OneCoin Intensifies, OneLife CEO Abandons Ship

MAY 12, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The clampdown on OneCoin has intensified as Germany and Hungary initiate fresh moves to bring down the investment scheme that is widely believed to be fraudulent

 20593   |    9
With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

MAY 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Bitcoin and altcoins’ price growth stirred curiosity of ignorant newbies who are easily milked by con artists. Here how to spot them.

 20419   |    3
Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin ransomware hackers have infected Spanish communications giant Telefonica, demanding over half a million euros to relinquish control of its systems.

 20346   |    3
Another Day, Another Scam: Ecoin Plus Disappears With Investors’ Cash

Another Day, Another Scam: Ecoin Plus Disappears With Investors’ Cash

JUN 19, 2017 | William Suberg

Ecoin Plus, a scheme offering investors payouts for Bitcoin ‘investments,’ has shut down with funds at large.

 18058   |    3
Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

APR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

After having $5 mln seized by local law enforcement agencies and police in Germany and India, operators of OneCoin have become more desperate.

 18002   |    15
OneCoin’s Mirsaitova Under House Arrest For $7 Mln Investor Deceit

OneCoin’s Mirsaitova Under House Arrest For $7 Mln Investor Deceit

MAY 02, 2017 | William Suberg

A group of OneCoin representatives are facing charges in Kazakhstan for illicitly gathering almost $7 million from investors.

 17937   |    3
OneCoin Controversy Intensifies As Attorney of Threatened Critic Asks New Questions

OneCoin Controversy Intensifies As Attorney of Threatened Critic Asks New Questions

MAY 15, 2017 | Iyke Aru

OneCoin’s major critic threatened to desist from further release of information about the company, responds through an attorney and asks new questions.

 16630   |    7
Two US Army Guardsmen Charged and Convicted for Bitcoin Fraud

Two US Army Guardsmen Charged and Convicted for Bitcoin Fraud

JUN 12, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Two members of the US Army National were convicted of running credit card schemes through Blockchain technology

 15448   |    2
WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry is, in fact, the second attack to make use of the NSA-exploited Windows loopholes, it has emerged.

 13433
OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

JUN 25, 2017 | Jon Buck

OneCoin License Fraudulent, Says Vietnamese Government

 13000   |    6
Ponzi Alert: New Zealand Lawyer Labels “We Grow Bitcoins” Simple Scam

Ponzi Alert: New Zealand Lawyer Labels “We Grow Bitcoins” Simple Scam

JUN 01, 2017 | William Suberg

New Zealand’s We Grow Bitcoins has been called a ‘simple scam’ by a lawyer investigating the likely pyramid scheme.

 12659
GAW Miners Creator Josh Garza Fined $12 mln For “Ponzi Scheme”

GAW Miners Creator Josh Garza Fined $12 mln For “Ponzi Scheme”

JUN 06, 2017 | William Suberg

The US SEC has confirmed Josh Garza’s GAW Miners was a “ponzi scheme” after handing down a find of $12 million.

 8526   |    2
BitPay Phishing Email Discovered

BitPay Phishing Email Discovered

JUN 25, 2017 | Jon Buck

Another scam facing the BTC community with Bitpay phishing email

 8031
Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

APR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

After having $5 mln seized by local law enforcement agencies and police in Germany and India, operators of OneCoin have become more desperate.

 18002   |    15
Clampdown on OneCoin Intensifies, OneLife CEO Abandons Ship

Clampdown on OneCoin Intensifies, OneLife CEO Abandons Ship

MAY 12, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The clampdown on OneCoin has intensified as Germany and Hungary initiate fresh moves to bring down the investment scheme that is widely believed to be fraudulent

 20593   |    9
OneCoin Controversy Intensifies As Attorney of Threatened Critic Asks New Questions

OneCoin Controversy Intensifies As Attorney of Threatened Critic Asks New Questions

MAY 15, 2017 | Iyke Aru

OneCoin’s major critic threatened to desist from further release of information about the company, responds through an attorney and asks new questions.

 16630   |    7
Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

 24282   |    7
OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

JUN 25, 2017 | Jon Buck

OneCoin License Fraudulent, Says Vietnamese Government

 13000   |    6
Another Day, Another Scam: Ecoin Plus Disappears With Investors’ Cash

Another Day, Another Scam: Ecoin Plus Disappears With Investors’ Cash

JUN 19, 2017 | William Suberg

Ecoin Plus, a scheme offering investors payouts for Bitcoin ‘investments,’ has shut down with funds at large.

 18058   |    3
With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

MAY 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Bitcoin and altcoins’ price growth stirred curiosity of ignorant newbies who are easily milked by con artists. Here how to spot them.

 20419   |    3
Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

Telefonica Succumbs to $600,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin ransomware hackers have infected Spanish communications giant Telefonica, demanding over half a million euros to relinquish control of its systems.

 20346   |    3
OneCoin’s Mirsaitova Under House Arrest For $7 Mln Investor Deceit

OneCoin’s Mirsaitova Under House Arrest For $7 Mln Investor Deceit

MAY 02, 2017 | William Suberg

A group of OneCoin representatives are facing charges in Kazakhstan for illicitly gathering almost $7 million from investors.

 17937   |    3
GAW Miners Creator Josh Garza Fined $12 mln For “Ponzi Scheme”

GAW Miners Creator Josh Garza Fined $12 mln For “Ponzi Scheme”

JUN 06, 2017 | William Suberg

The US SEC has confirmed Josh Garza’s GAW Miners was a “ponzi scheme” after handing down a find of $12 million.

 8526   |    2
Two US Army Guardsmen Charged and Convicted for Bitcoin Fraud

Two US Army Guardsmen Charged and Convicted for Bitcoin Fraud

JUN 12, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Two members of the US Army National were convicted of running credit card schemes through Blockchain technology

 15448   |    2
OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

APR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has suffered further bad publicity as police arrest ‘affiliates’ touting investment opportunities in Mumbai, India.

 25048   |    1
BitPay Phishing Email Discovered

BitPay Phishing Email Discovered

JUN 25, 2017 | Jon Buck

Another scam facing the BTC community with Bitpay phishing email

 8031
Ponzi Alert: New Zealand Lawyer Labels “We Grow Bitcoins” Simple Scam

Ponzi Alert: New Zealand Lawyer Labels “We Grow Bitcoins” Simple Scam

JUN 01, 2017 | William Suberg

New Zealand’s We Grow Bitcoins has been called a ‘simple scam’ by a lawyer investigating the likely pyramid scheme.

 12659
WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

WannaCry Not First NSA-Enabled Cyberattack, Hackers Made Computers Mine Monero

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry is, in fact, the second attack to make use of the NSA-exploited Windows loopholes, it has emerged.

 13433

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