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Bitcoiner Max Keiser Slams LUNA, Calling It Great Example of All “DeFi Scams”
Yuri Molchan Max Keiser has bashed DeFi as scam and LUNA as a recent example of one going off Contents LUNA does not represent all cryptos: Jake Chervinsky ” LUNA is emblematic of all DeFi [scam...
Crypto giants co-launch Chainabuse platform to water down rising scams
Seven major crypto companies — Binance.US, Circle, Solana Foundation, The Aave Companies, Hedera, TRM Labs and Civic — joined hands to launch a community-driven scam reporting tool. Named Chainabuse, ...
Dogecoin Co-Founder Says 95% of Crypto Projects Are Scams, Elon Musk Reacts
Billy Markus, co-founder of the popular memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE), said the great majority of cryptocurrency projects in the industry are nothing but scams and garbage with no real value to offer. Mark...
NFT scams: Here is how to be safe
The year 2021 will be remembered as a turning point for nonfungible tokens (NFTs). However, there are hazards involved when something becomes popular, such as decentralized finance (Defi) and the newe...
Dogecoin Co-Founder Says 95% of Cryptocurrencies Are “Scams and Garbage”
Alex Dovbnya Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus has slammed the cryptocurrency industry in a scathing tweet Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus has opined that 95% of cryptocurrencies are “scams and garbag...
Number of Crypto Scams increasing drastically
2022 has been a rough year for crypto investors Mt. Gox at the time was considered the largest crypto theft – roughly $400 million A retired nurse reported losing more than $40,000 to a crypto scam 2...
Phishing Scams Target Users Of Crypto Data Tracking Websites With Malicious Ad ⋆ ZyCrypto
Advertisement     Phishing scams are not new in the digital space, and cybercriminals are increasingly employing them in the crypto space. For example, multiple report...
A small handbook to combat crypto scams
From this issue of The Cryptolawyer column, we will deal on a weekly basis with the most common scams you can come across when moving in the crypto world. The most common scams in the history of crypt...
Investors report scams from crypto ads on Facebook 1
Investors have continued to report scams as criminals have continued to front their malicious platforms using the image of Martin Lewis. According to several reports, the scam ads, mainly from Faceboo...
What You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency Safety, Website Plagiarism, and Scams
Cheating, plagiarism, scam, and fraud are nothing new in the digital world. Since the dawn of the “digital era,” malicious activities have been a part of the landscape, and the methods have only advan...
Crypto scams on YouTube use fake Elon Musk videos
Fake cryptocurrency endorsements continue to be used by malicious persons that want to steal cryptocurrencies from unsuspecting users. The fake endorsements featured the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk and ot...
Russia’s scams increase through financial pyramids
Russia and its economic deficit reached a new panorama after the leading pyramid companies in the country were involved with cryptos. Hackers are reportedly taking advantage of current trending points...
Wallfair Crypto Update 2022: Scams and illegal practices
Wallfair has been a controversial crypto project for many cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Despite having an exciting story about their product and vision, it turned out that everything was overhyped with ...
OpenSea Discord server hacked, increasing the risk of phishing scams
OpenSea, a non-fungible token marketplace, has become the victim of a hack on its main Discord channel. The breach has allowed the threat actors to post fake announcements about partnerships between O...
OpenSea Discord server hacked, users warned to be vigilant of phishing scams
Nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea suffered a server breach on its main Discord channel, with hackers posting fake “Youtube partnership” announcements. A screenshot shared Friday ...
How to Identify Potential Cryptocurrency Scams
Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. Its decentralized nature means it is not subject to government or financial insti...
Ape-themed airdrop phishing scams are on the rise, experts warn
Cybersecurity experts identified and disclosed the rising popularity of airdrop phishing among crypto and nonfungible token (NFT) scammers. Airdrops serve as an essential marketing tool for crypto pro...
How to Avoid Crypto Scams on Telegram – 9 Tips to Stay Safe
Let us explore nine helpful tips to stay safe on Telegram and other online crypto communities. Doublecheck usernames Scammers often pose as support staff or admins using identical usernames to verifie...
This Week [In] Crypto: Growing Acceptance, NFT Scams, Musk’s Twitter Purchase, Tighter US Regulations
It’s been an eventful week, from April 25 to May 1, in the crypto-verse and it might be a hassle to keep up with the unfolding events. Be[In]Crypto has curated the leading stories of the past week inc...
Bryan Oglesby: Crypto Scams Exist Because Crypto Is Confusing
Crypto is very confusing to a lot of people according to Bryan Oglesby, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This is exactly why crypto has become such a powerful tool in ongoing fraud...
Idaho Warns of Crypto Scams Promising 80% Returns Every 24 Hours – Featured Bitcoin News
The finance department of the U.S. state of Idaho has warned investors of a series of cryptocurrency scams promising returns as high as 80% every 24 hours with no risks to investors. Crypto Scams Prom...
Solana-based platform STEPN plagued with phishing website scams
STEPN is a Solana based platform as Peckshield detects scam websites Living in the computerized age accompanies the two advantages and disadvantages While data can be gotten to inside the snap of a fi...
Hacked BAYC Instagram Account Scams Users Out Of Millions
Scammers and hackers continue to target Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC). After the ApeCoin debacle that saw scammers out in full force, now news has emerged that the official Instagram account of BAYC has...
The Cost of Scams For NFT Marketplaces and Users
The NFT marketplace is flourishing and gaining consumer interest by the day. At the same time, this development also exposes users to new scams, counterfeits, and money laundering schemes. According t...
What Bitcoin Scams Have Become the Most Common?
Analysts and crypto experts are warning against all levels of bitcoin scams, which have become rather common over the past year. Bitcoin and Crypto Scams Continue to Be Troublesome Since bitcoin began...
Proposed New York Bill Looks to Criminalize Crypto Rug Pulls and Scams
New York State Senator Kevin Thomas has proposed a bill that’ll criminalize rug pulls and other fraudulent activities within the crypto space. The proposed bill also seeks an amendment to establish cr...
Shiba Inu developer issues warning of scams targeting the SHIB community
Shiba Inu, the second-largest memecoin, has recorded significant growth over the past year. However, this growth has also attracted unwanted attention, evidenced by the rising number of scams targetin...
Developer Alerts Shiba Inu Investors For Potential SHIB Scams
The traction that Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second-largest memecoin, has gained has been getting all kinds of wanted and unwanted attention. Kaal Dhairya, a Shiba Inu developer, has warned that there are ...
The Richmond RCMP Tells People How to Avoid Being Victims of Crypto Scams
We’re only four months into the new year, but 2022 has already proven to be a busy year for cryptocurrency scam artists. According to the Richmond RCMP, roughly $2.6 million in crypto funds have been ...
The Scale And Challenges Facing Bitcoin Adoption In Africa Today
Bitcoin adoption implies that it will be accepted as sound money all over the world. A truly decentralized asset that can be used to securely transfer and store value. Africa is lagging behind in term...
Could Musk Fix This? Blue Checked NFT Scams Swamp Twitter
The crypto and NFT side of Twitter are flooding with scams. It only takes a few interactions to get your first “@Elonmusk_ started following you” notification. And if you ever reply to the tweet of a ...