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Технології

Scams and Fraud Bubble Up as NFT Mania Takes Hold

Scams are a common occurrence in the crypto ecosystem. NFTs are no different.

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Be Aware: Crypto Scam Apps Are Lurking in App Stores

There are a ton of scam crypto apps lurking on the Apple and Google app stores that are stealing users’ money and information by imitating legitimate wallets. “The Hash” panel discusses CoinDesk reporters Ben Powers and Colin Harper’s deep dive investigation.

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Технології

We Went Hunting for Crypto Scams in Google and Apple App Stores. Here's What We Found

Some of these scams, embedded like financial landmines in the app stores, are better disguised than others.

Just because a crypto app is in the app store doesn't mean it's safe.

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Ripple CEO Says Legal Dispute With YouTube Over XRP Scams Now Resolved

Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple and YouTube have now agreed to "work together" to tackle XRP scams on the video platform.

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Blockchain Sleuthing Firm Calls Nigeria 'Focal Point' for Africa's Crypto Scams

These scams are raking in tens of thousands of dollars in crypto a month, blockchain analytics firm Whitestream determined.

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Технології

BitcoinPaperWallet ‘Back Door’ Responsible for Millions in Missing Funds, Research Suggests

At least 124.85 BTC appear to have been swept from wallets generated by the website.

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Discord Scammers Lure Users to Fake Exchange With Promise of Free Bitcoin

The scammers may be trying to collect a database of crypto users for sale on the dark web, said Kaspersky.

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Технології

Substack Newsletters Are Being Used to Spread Crypto Scams

Substack is being leveraged by scammers for its ease of use and reach.

Beware of scam Substack newsletters claiming to represent crypto projects.

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US Man Admits Using Bitcoin to Help Launder $630K From Romance, Lottery Scams

Austin Nedved pleaded guilty to involvement in scams that reaped over $600,000 by targeting the elderly and vulnerable.

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Bitcoin Scam Using Unauthorized Celebrity Images in Ads Traced to Moscow: Report

A Guardian Australia investigation traced the source of a major crypto scam using Google ads to addresses in Moscow.

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