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  1. CryptoTC

    Minerbooking . Com malware and scam site

    Came across a link to minerbooking . com in another thread here. Checking out the site resulted in malware and virus warnings. Besides illegal browser mining, it is also very likely a typical Ponzi scheme. Don’t send your money to someone promising you big returns or regular dividends. Don’t...
  2. The CC Forums

    Fake ICO launched by SEC

    Cross post from scams section. Howeycoins ICO site went life today with a web page very similar to many ICO sites. The SEC recognizes that a lot of investors have been duped into sending bitcoin and Ethereum to fake ICOs that take the money and never have an actual business or network. The...
  3. The CC Forums

    SEC launches fake ICO to educate investors

    Howey Coin ICO site went life today with a web page very similar to many ICO sites. The SEC recognizes that a lot of investors have been duped into sending bitcoin and Ethereum to fake ICOs that take the money and never have an actual business or network. The get rich quick crowd learned some...
  4. CryptoTC

    Common scams explained

    In a new thread by @The CC Forums in this section, there is a YouTube video on specific recent crypto scams. That jogged my memory of seeing Chris Dunn talk about general scam types. I thought I’d share that here to help beginners and maybe even experienced investors. He covers scam ICO’s...
  5. The CC Forums

    Cointelegraph on recent large scams

    In my opinion, it never hurts to share as much info as possible regarding scams. In many cases, signs were there before money was lost, but investors either didn’t know how to recognize them or chose to ignore them hoping to make a quick dollar and then exit. This is a terrible idea, as...
  6. The CC Forums

    Local Ether Wallet Scam

    local Ether Wallet dot com is a scam site setup to steal your funds. More at this link Ethereum Wallet scam
  7. The CC Forums

    Scams: Our first article is up

    Take a look at https://thecryptocurrencyforums.com/defending-against-cryptocurrency-scams/ and then head back here with questions or to post about scams you’ve encountered in the crypto world. I’ve personally received fake Poloniex emails linking to a very convincing spoof site. Double and...
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