Scams
New Blockchain Program Aims to Counter Fake Viewer Data, Scam Ads
The platform targeted at combating scams advertised in video ads deploys a combination of Theta’s blockchain, Google’s BigQuery solution and Chainlink’s oracles.
YouTube Ignored Warnings About XRP 'Giveaway' Scams, Ripple Says
Ripple has disputed YouTube's claims it knew nothing about XRP scams on its site, saying it alerted the video platform hundreds of times.
Whistleblower Kidnapped in Ukraine After Accusing Crypto Firm of Exit Scam
The harrowing incident highlights the proliferation of risky investment schemes and dubious operators in the crypto industry, but also blockchain technology’s potential to help track missing funds.
YouTube's Whac-a-Mole Approach to Crypto Scam Ads Remains a Problem
Despite lawsuits and Google’s own ad policies, cryptocurrency scam ads are still making it through the YouTube gates and circulating for days.
'Crypto Instagram' Is Becoming a Thing, Scams and All
Scams are running rampant on Instagram in 2020 – even as legitimate crypto entrepreneurs are increasingly using the platform for business.
FinCEN Warns on Coronavirus Scams Demanding Crypto
FinCEN is warning cybercriminals are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, and asks firms to be especially vigilant regarding their dealings with virtual currencies.
Police Arrest 27 Alleged Masterminds Behind $5.7B Plus Token Crypto Scam
Chinese police have arrested 27 leaders and 82 others suspected of operating the Ponzi scheme.
Scammers Are Forging CoinDesk Emails – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Scammers are forging CoinDesk newsletters in phishing emails. Here’s how to spot them and protect yourself.
YouTube Seeks to Dismiss Ripple Lawsuit Over XRP Giveaway Scams
The video-sharing giant filed a motion to dismiss Ripple’s lawsuit that alleges YouTube did not do enough to stop free XRP giveaway scams, copyright infringement.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams
Wozniak is among 18 plaintiffs suing the video-sharing giant for allowing crypto giveaway scams using his likeness to flourish on the platform.
