Scams

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.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 22, 2017

CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel examines the darker side of dogecoin, chronicling the scams that almost killed the iconic project.

A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 23, 2017

Regional police in Canada have issued a warning to local residents about fraudulent investment schemes involving bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsMar 15, 2017

An allegedly fake cryptocurrency is using JP Morgan & Chase's branding, prompting the bank to issue a formal notice distancing itself from the scam.

By Stan HigginsNov 16, 2015

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.

By Stan HigginsAug 26, 2015

This week's media coverage, though interrupted by the launch of Ethereum's decentralised app network, largely scrutinised bitcoin's reputation.

At least $11m has gone to fraudsters running bitcoin scams in the last four years, university researchers have found.

By Joon Ian WongJan 29, 2015

2014 was a great year for bitcoin, but its success has drawn bad actors to the space. So how should you keep your funds safe in 2015?

The Bitcoin Foundation has warned that two unaffiliated fake websites are trying to con users out of their funds.

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