Scams
Crying Wolf? Why You Can’t Ignore Crypto Scam Claims
Sorting the signal from the noise may be harder in the cryptocurrency space than almost anywhere else.
Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam
Police in York, Canada, have warned of a tax scam after over 40 people were convinced to send money via bitcoin ATMs.
Buddhist Monks Said to Be Targeted by Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
A bitcoin-focused pyramid scheme appears to have targeted Buddhist meditation practitioners in Thailand, according to a local news source.
The Dark Days of Dogecoin: How Scammers and Bandits Brought Down Crypto's Friendliest Currency
CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel examines the darker side of dogecoin, chronicling the scams that almost killed the iconic project.
Report: Bitcoin Social Media Scams Are On the Rise
A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.
Canadian Police Issue Bitcoin Investment Scam Warning
Regional police in Canada have issued a warning to local residents about fraudulent investment schemes involving bitcoin.
A Possible Digital Currency Scam is Using JPMorgan's Branding
An allegedly fake cryptocurrency is using JP Morgan & Chase's branding, prompting the bank to issue a formal notice distancing itself from the scam.
Bitcoin Stock Scam Targets WhatsApp Users
A penny stock tied to a little-known bitcoin company and a slew of WhatsApp spam messages were at the heart of a pump-and-dump scheme last week.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Rolling With the Punches
This week's media coverage, though interrupted by the launch of Ethereum's decentralised app network, largely scrutinised bitcoin's reputation.
Research: Over $11 Million Lost in Bitcoin Scams Since 2011
At least $11m has gone to fraudsters running bitcoin scams in the last four years, university researchers have found.
