There’s a poetic justice to scammers getting beat at their own game. A cryptocurrency scammer met their match when trying to trick Bitcoiner, Felix Crisan into sending them Tether (USDT).
Category: Bitcoin Scams
Bitcoin stealing malware: Bitter reminder for crypto users to stay vigilantBitcoin stealing malware: Bitter reminder for crypto users to stay vigilant
An unfortunate Bitcoin (BTC) user was duped out of 0.255 BTC, almost $10,000, due to malware running on their computer. Louis Nel, a tech blogger and crypto enthusiast, flagged the
Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?
Crypto is going mainstream, and the world’s younger generation, in particular, is taking note. Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com recently predicted that crypto users worldwide could reach 1 billion by the end
Warning: How ‘One Time Password’ bots can steal all your cryptoWarning: How ‘One Time Password’ bots can steal all your crypto
Cybercriminals are using bots purchased on Telegram to trick users into giving them access to their cryptocurrency accounts. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Intel471, One Time Password (OTP)
Netflix announces new series on Bitfinex hack involving 120,000 BitcoinNetflix announces new series on Bitfinex hack involving 120,000 Bitcoin
Streaming and production giant Netflix will soon produce a documentary series on the infamous Bitfinex hack — one of the biggest financial crimes from 2016 stealing 119,756 Bitcoin (BTC) —
Beware of sophisticated scams and rug pulls, as thugs target crypto usersBeware of sophisticated scams and rug pulls, as thugs target crypto users
The year 2021 has seen an increase in “rug pulls,” a new scam capable of luring both early adopters and new crypto investors.
Australians lost over $25 million to bogus crypto investments: ReportAustralians lost over $25 million to bogus crypto investments: Report
Bitcoin-related investment scams have already exceeded $18.5 million, an increase of 44% compared to the total loss of nearly $12.8 million in 2020.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak loses Bitcoin scam case against YouTubeApple co-founder Steve Wozniak loses Bitcoin scam case against YouTube
After filing a Bitcoin scam-related lawsuit against YouTube last year, Steve Wozniak now has 30 days to revise his complaint.
US Senator Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to Take Action on Cryptocurrency Scams to Protect InvestorsUS Senator Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to Take Action on Cryptocurrency Scams to Protect Investors
U.S. Senator Rick Scott has urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to take action on cryptocurrency scams, which he said have risen 1,000% in the past year and cost consumers at
Fraudsters Impersonate a US Federal Agency by Sending Emails Asking for Bitcoin Wallet KeysFraudsters Impersonate a US Federal Agency by Sending Emails Asking for Bitcoin Wallet Keys
U.S. consumers have been receiving fake emails that attempt to impersonate a federal regulatory agency which has raised alarms among crypto community members. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of