Scams

Google Yanked MetaMask From the Chrome Store, Left a Phishing Scam Up

Scams are an epidemic in the crypto space, and clumsy actions by big tech companies can open up the opportunities, as MetaMask learned recently.

By David FloydJul 26, 2018

What began as a parody quickly became a coin. Soon it might – might – become its own blockchain. What is happening?

By David FloydJul 17, 2018

Regulators, lawyers and cryptocurrency experts discussed ways of protecting investors at the FTC's "Decrypting Cryptocurrency Scams" workshop Monday.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 25, 2018

A new website launched by Belgian government agencies outlines different ways to avoid crypto fraud.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 5, 2018

It's getting really strange out there on crypto Twitter, as these six notable examples amply illustrate.

By Bailey ReutzelMay 30, 2018

No team, plagiarized white paper, McAfee pump, promises of bitcoin-like returns, brand hijacking, a fake blog. Welcome to ICO-land.

By David FloydMay 25, 2018

A report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission indicates that Australians lost millions of dollars to crypto-related scams in 2017.

Another cryptocurrency project has been busted by law enforcement in China for allegedly soliciting money from investors with fraudulent claims.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 18, 2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to make sure investors know what a scam ICO looks like. Even if it has to launch its own.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 16, 2018

Long-running groups using the popular social network are finding that separating education from financial advice isn't as easy as it sounds.

By Leigh CuenMay 6, 2018

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